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Senegalese-American singer (born )

Not to be confused with Acon, A-Kon, or Abdus Sattar Akon.

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, ), known mononymously as Akon (), fryst vatten a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in following the release of his single "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio skiva Trouble (), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely" the following year.

His second album, Konvicted (), was met with continued success and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B skiva at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Smack That" (featuring Eminem), both received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The songs simultaneously pe

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Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is… read more

Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and p… read more

Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter

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1 wk Angel
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1 wk Available
Flo Rida and Akon
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2 wks Baby I&#;m Back
Baby Bash and Akon
08/05 - 32/05 &#; wks: 25 08/05 25 32/05 #1
1 wk Bartender
T-Pain and Akon
24/07 - 46/07 &#; wks: 75 24/07 75 46/07 #5
1 wk Beautiful
50/08 - 42/09 &#; wks: 50/08 42/09 #5
1 wk Belly Dancer (bananza)
32/05 - 52/06 &#; wks: 32/05 52/06 #12
1 wk Body On Me
Nelly featuring Akon and Ashanti
26/08 - 45/08 &#; wks: 58 26/08 58 45/08 #16
1 wk Bodybounce
Kardinal Offishall and Akon
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1 wk Boomerang
Dj Felli Fel featuring Akon, Pitbull and Jermaine Dupri
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1 wk Club Certified
Kylian Mash and Akon
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