Akon

Akon

Akon (born Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1977) is a Senegalese-American hip hop and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" from his debut album... [more]

Akon (born Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1977) is a Senegalese-American hip hop and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single "Smack That". According to Wikipedia, he is the founder of Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He is well known for singing hooks and has around 50 songs in which he is featured.

Videos

Akon and Wyclef Celebrate African Music
Akon and Wyclef Jean wowed the crowds at the MTV Africa Awards in Nairobi by showing off their...
(AP Video: Entertainment Extra)
Red carpet at the 2009 VMA's
TV Guide hit the red carpet at MTV's 2009 VMAs to talk to Pink, Jack Black, Nelly Furtado, Akon...
(Hollywood News)
Akon
The "Freedom" rapper talks jail time, working with Michael Jackson and smacking booties. Plus...
(Chelsea Lately)
VMA Superstar Wrap Up
We round up all your favorites in music today as we talk to Chris Brown, Akon, Kid Rock, Ludacris...
(Young Hollywood.com)
Ghostride The Whip
From acclaimed producer/director Peter Spirer (Rhyme & Reason, Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel, BEEF 1-3...
(Trailer)
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