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

Akon

American Heist

Sugar

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

Self

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

Self

Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

Self (archive footage)

Tooken

Himself

Miracles Across 125th Street

Himself

An SNL Valentine

Self (archive footage)