| First Name |
Akon
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| Full Name at Birth |
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam
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| Alternative Name |
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, Aliaume Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, Aliaune Thiam, Aliaume Thiam, Kon Man, Akon, A-Kon, El Negreeto
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| Birthday |
16th April, 1973
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| Birthplace |
St. Louis, Missouri
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Unique Voice
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Muslim
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
Senegalese
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actor, property developer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
The song "Locked Up"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Hip Hop, Soul Music, Soul, Pop, Dancehall
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
2003–present, 1996–present, 1994–present
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| Music Style |
Urban, Contemporary R&B, Pop/Rock, Pop
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| Music Mood |
Confident, Brash, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Street-Smart, Intimate, Sweet, Passionate, Reflective, Slick, Warm, Relaxed, Sensual, Swaggering, Romantic
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Drums
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| Record Label |
Konvict Muzik, Kon Live Distribution, Republic Records (current), Universal, SRC, UpFront (former), Konvict Muzik, Kon Live Distribution, Republic Records (current), Universal, SRC, UpFront (former), Kon Live, Republic (current), Atlantic, Akonik, Konvict, KonLive, Republic, Universal Motown, UpFront, BMG
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| Associated Acts |
David Guetta, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Kardinal Offishall, Eminem, Gwen Stefani, Kat DeLuna, Michael Jackson, Colby O'Donis, Ash King, Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Giorgio Tuinfort, Jeezy, OG Boo Dirty, RedOne, R. City, Styles P, Colby O'Donis
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Metropolitan Models - Paris
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| Official Websites |
www.metropolitanmodels.com/celebrity/, akon.com/, http://akon.com
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| Father |
Mor Thiam
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| Brother |
Bu Thiam
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| Sister |
Khady Thiam
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| Associated People |
Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Jeffree Star
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Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album Trouble (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely" the following year.
