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
Akon: Rock in Rio 2024
Self
2024
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
2023
Sherri
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2022
Miracles Across 125th Street
Himself
2021
The American King
Sebastian
2020
History 101
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Self
2019
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Akon
2016
Tooken
Himself
2015
American Heist
Sugar
2014
Singer
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Black November
Opuwei
2012
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Self
2010
Music Nuggets
Self · (1 episode)
2010
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
Self (singing voice)
2010
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Self (archive footage)
2009
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
Self
2009
YouTube Live
Himself
2008
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
Self
2008
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
Self
2006
Punk'd
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Star Academy
Self · (1 episode)
2001
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Self · (1 episode)
1995
MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
1994
Raw
Self · (1 episode)
1993
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975