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.
Personal Details
Movies (18)
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
as Self
2023
Miracles Across 125th Street
as Himself
2021
The American King
as Sebastian
2020
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
as Self
2019
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Akon
2016
Tooken
as Himself
2015
American Heist
as Sugar
2014
Black November
as Opuwei
2012
Ra.One
Playback Singer (Sound)
2011
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
as Self (archive footage)
2011
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
as Self
2010
Love, Kills xx
as The man
2010
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
as Self
2009
YouTube Live
as Himself
2008
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
as Self
2008
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
as Self
2006
TV Shows (15)
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
History 101
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Singer
as Self
2013
Music Nuggets
as Self
2010
Free Radio
as Self
2008
Punk'd
as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Star Academy
as Self
2001
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
as Self
1995
MTV Europe Music Awards
as Self - Performer
1994
Raw
as Self
1993
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
1988
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Miss USA
as Entertainment
1963