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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
31
Gender
Male
Birthday
1973-04-16 (52 years old)
Place of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Acting
2024
Akon: Rock in Rio 2024 as Self2023
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop as Self2022
Sherri as Self - Guest2021
Miracles Across 125th Street as Himself2020
History 101 as Self (archive footage)2020
The American King as Sebastian2019
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly as Self2016
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Akon2015
Tooken as Himself2014
American Heist as Sugar2013
Singer as Self2012
Black November as Opuwei2010
Music Nuggets as Self2010
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time as Self2010
We Are the World 25 For Haiti as Self (singing voice)2010
Plies: Goon In the Trap as Not available2009
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 as Self (archive footage)2009
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff as Self2008
YouTube Live as Himself2008
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement as Self2006
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop as Self2003
Punk'd as Self2001
Star Academy as Self1995
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show as Self1994
MTV Europe Music Awards as Self - Performer1993
Raw as Self1984
MTV Video Music Awards as Self1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)