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

Raw

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Sherri

MTV Video Music Awards

SINGER

All Movies (18)

• A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop2023 · as Self
• Miracles Across 125th Street2021 · as Himself
• The American King2020 · as Sebastian
• Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly2019 · as Self
• Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping2016 · as Akon
• Tooken2015 · as Himself
• American Heist2014 · as Sugar
• Black November2012 · as Opuwei
• Lady Gaga: Out Of Control2011 · as Self (archive footage)
• Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time2010 · as Self
• Love, Kills xx2010 · as The man
• Pepsi: Africa2010 · as Self
• Plies: Goon In the Trap2010
• Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 42009 · as Self (archive footage)
• Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff2009 · as Self
• YouTube Live2008 · as Himself
• Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement2008 · as Self
• Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop2006 · as Self

All TV Shows (17)

• Sherri2022 · as Self - Guest
• History 1012020 · as Self (archive footage)
• SINGER2013 · as Self
• Music Nuggets2010 · as Self
• Free Radio2008 · as Self
• Punk'd2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self
• Star Academy2001 · as Self
• Victoria's Secret Fashion Show1995 · as Self
• MTV Europe Music Awards1994 · as Self - Performer
• Raw1993 · as Self
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self - Guest
• Smash Hits Poll Winners Party1988
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
• Miss USA1963 · as Self - Entertainment