Akon

Known For: Acting
Born: April 16, 1973
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Akon

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.

Filmography

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

2023 · Self

Sherri

2022 · Self - Guest

Miracles Across 125th Street

2021 · Himself

The American King

2020 · Sebastian

History 101

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

2019 · Self

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016 · Akon

Tooken

2015 · Himself

American Heist

2014 · Sugar, Executive Producer

SINGER

2013 · Self

Black November

2012 · Opuwei, Executive Producer

Ra.One

2011 · Playback Singer

Lady Gaga: Out Of Control

Lady Gaga: Out Of Control

2011 · Self (archive footage)

Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time

2010 · Self

Love, Kills xx

2010 · The man

Music Nuggets

2010 · Self

Pepsi: Africa

2010 · Self

Plies: Goon In the Trap

Plies: Goon In the Trap

2010

Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

2009 · Self (archive footage)

Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff

2009 · Self

YouTube Live

2008 · Himself

Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement

2008 · Self

Free Radio

2008 · Self

Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop

Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop

2006 · Self

Punk'd

2003 · Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self

Star Academy

2001 · Self

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

1995 · Self

MTV Europe Music Awards

1994 · Self - Performer

Raw

1993 · Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988 · Self - Guest

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

1988

MTV Video Music Awards

1984 · Self

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Musical Guest, Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Miss USA

1963 · Self - Entertainment

Akon · Virelixia