Akon

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Apr 16, 1973 (52 years old)

Akon

Known For

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
1h 30m
Movie 2023

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.

Miracles Across 125th Street
1h 26m
Movie 2021

Miracles Across 125th Street

After battling drug addiction, a Harlem rapper returns to his family’s church to confront his past on Christmas Eve.

The American King
1h 16m
Movie 2020

The American King

In 2020, a mysterious Priestess arrives in the USA to fulfill a 400 year old Prophecy: to choose an American King (Akon) who will rebuild an ancient African Kingdom . The CIA scrambles to find information for the President, leading to the unraveling of the most guarded Secret about the founding of the USA. The President running for re-election, has to decide if he can Make Africa Great Again.

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.