Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, …

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement. His unique style blends...

Nov 13, 2025 · Akon quite literally got "Locked Up" last week as he was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to police reports. The singer, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was detained …

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon (/ˈeɪkɒn/; born April 16, 1973), is a Senegalese-American hip hop & R&B recording artist and songwriter. According to Forbes, Akon …

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Apr 3, 2014 · Senegalese American vocalist Akon is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists.

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (/ ˈeɪkɒn /; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur.

Senegalese-American singer, producer, and entrepreneur Akon mixes smooth R&B vocals with hip-hop grooves. He first gained fame with the single "Locked Up," from his 2004 debut album Trouble.

Akon was born in the US but spent much of childhood in the West African country Senegal. There, he learned to play five instruments including the djembe, guitar and drums.