Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 16, 1973
Place of Birth:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Social Media
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Akon: Rock in Rio 2024 | Self |
| 2023 | A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop | Self |
| 2021 | Miracles Across 125th Street | Himself |
| 2020 | The American King | Sebastian |
| 2019 | Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly | Self |
| 2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Akon |
| 2015 | Tooken | Himself |
| 2014 | American Heist | Sugar |
| 2012 | Black November | Opuwei |
| 2010 | Plies: Goon In the Trap | |
| 2010 | Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time | Self |
| 2010 | We Are the World 25 For Haiti | Self (singing voice) |
| 2009 | Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff | Self |
| 2008 | Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement | Self |
| 2008 | YouTube Live | Himself |
| 2006 | Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sherri | Self - Guest |
| 2020 | History 101 | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | I Am A Singer | Self |
| 2010 | Music Nuggets | Self |
| 2003 | Punk'd | Self |
| 2001 | Star Academy | Self |
| 1995 | Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | Self |
| 1994 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Self - Performer |
| 1993 | Raw | Self |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Cameo (uncredited) |