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Akon

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 16, 1973 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.

Known For

Acting
2023A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-HopSelf
2022SherriSelf - Guest
2021Miracles Across 125th StreetHimself
2020The American KingSebastian
2020History 101Self (archive footage)
2019Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can FlySelf
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingAkon
2015TookenHimself
2014American HeistSugar
2013SINGERSelf
2012Black NovemberOpuwei
2011Lady Gaga: Out Of ControlSelf (archive footage)
2010Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a TimeSelf
2010Love, Kills xxThe man
2010Pepsi: AfricaSelf
2010Music NuggetsSelf
2009Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4Self (archive footage)
2009Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood JumpoffSelf
2008Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy MovementSelf
2008YouTube LiveHimself
2008Free RadioSelf
2006Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop CopSelf
2003Punk'dSelf
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2001Star AcademySelf
1995Victoria's Secret Fashion ShowSelf
1994MTV Europe Music AwardsSelf - Performer
1993RawSelf
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest
1988Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1963Miss USASelf - Entertainment
Production
2014American HeistExecutive Producer
2012Black NovemberExecutive Producer