Akon
Born: 1973-04-16
Birthplace: 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
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
American Heist
Ra.One
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Tooken
An SNL Valentine
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Black November
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
Top Movie Credits
American Heist
Executive Producer
Ra.One
Playback Singer
Tooken
Himself
An SNL Valentine
Self (archive footage)
Black November
Executive Producer