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Akon

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5.7 Popularity Apr 16, 1973 (52 years old) St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.

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Raw
Raw
1993 as Self
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 as Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Sherri
Sherri
2022 as Self - Guest
Punk'd
Punk'd
2003 as Self
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
1984 as Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016 as Akon
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
2010 as Self

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.

Filmography 34

2024
Akon: Rock in Rio 2024 Movie

as Self

2023
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Movie

as Self

2022
Sherri TV

as Self - Guest

2021
Miracles Across 125th Street Movie

as Himself

2020
The American King Movie

as Sebastian

2020
History 101 TV

as Self (archive footage)

2019
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly Movie

as Self

2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Movie

as Akon

2015
Tooken Movie

as Himself

2014
American Heist Movie

as Sugar

2014
American Heist Movie

Executive Producer

2013
Singer TV

as Self

2012
Black November Movie

as Opuwei

2012
Black November Movie

Executive Producer

2011
Ra.One Movie

Playback Singer

2010
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time Movie

as Self

2010
Love, Kills xx Movie

as The man

2010
Music Nuggets TV

as Self

2010
We Are the World 25 For Haiti Movie

as Self (singing voice)

2010
Plies: Goon In the Trap Movie

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday April 16, 1973 (52 years old)
Place of Birth St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Years Active 1963 - 2024
Popularity 5.7
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Career Stats
34 Total Credits
18 Movie Roles
13 TV Roles
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