Akon

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

as Akon

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

American Heist

as Sugar

Raw

as Self

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

as Self

History 101

as Self (archive footage)

Punk'd

as Self

Tooken

as Himself

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest