AKON

Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008.

Influenced by: Usher, R. Kelly, Nelly, T-Pain

Label:

Kon Live Distribution

Active:

2004-present

Side projects

• Kon Live Distribution

• Akeem AliSun, Nov 8
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• FRIDAYYSat, Oct 17
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• Tul8teFri, Nov 6
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• Clark DMon, Oct 12
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• YebbaSun, Nov 1
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• ShaboozeyWed, Sep 30
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• KOFI BSat, Oct 17
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• kwnSat, Sep 19
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