Akon

  • Aliaune Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known by his stage name Akon.
  • He is the founder of two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.
  • He is well known for singing hooks and has over 155 guest appearances and 23 Billboard Hot 100 songs to his credit.
  • He is the first artist to ever accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.
  • Akon's given name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam
  • Most of Akon's songs begin with the sound of the clank of a jail cell with him uttering the word "Convict".
  • Akon has confirmed that a reality television show is in the works. It will be called "My Brother's Keeper" and the point is that Akon's two nearly identical brothers will go around in Atlanta posing as him fooling people into thinking that it is in fact Akon. They will try to get VIP treatment, girls and free things.
  • Akon has claimed that people have mistaken his brothers for him many times in Atlanta which is what the show is based on.
  • In February 2007, Akon launched his clothing line, Konvict Clothing.

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Don't Matter
Lonely
Beautiful

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Don't Matter

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Vlggo
March 9, 2010 (5:54am)
Akon never dies!

Jayhen2
March 4, 2010 (12:42pm)
Akon wrap @.977music.com.

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