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In addition to the longer form, Akon's full name has been reported both as Aliaune Badara Thiam and Alioune Badara Thiam and the former was used on an official document issues against the rapper by the county of Dutchess, New York. Akon is usually credited as Aliaune Thiam. although there is some ambiguity and debate about Akon's legal name and birth date. Īkon has stated in interviews that his full name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam and that as a Muslim, he has never drunk alcohol or smoked. Parents left them on their own in Jersey City and moved the rest of the family to Atlanta, Georgia. When he and his older brother reached high school, his Growing up in New Jersey, Akon had difficulties getting along with At age 7, he moved with his family to Union City, New Jersey, splitting his time between the United States and Senegal until settling in Newark, New Jersey. He is the son of Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam, Akon was raised in a musical setting and taught to play several instruments including the djembe. Louis, Missouri, which his parents arranged so that he would have American citizenship, and not encounter future immigration problems. Lady Gaga and T-Pain are two artists who were given their chance at fame by Akon.Īkon was born in St. He has had six Grammy Awards nominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis and Leona Lewis. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. Kelly, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Quincy Jones, Eminem and Whitney Houston. He has worked with numerous performers such as Dr. He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.Īkon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single " Smack That". He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. Īkon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million T-Pain, Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Booba, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr Dre, 50 Cent, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Jeffree Star, Sway DaSafo, Gwen Stefani, Lionel Richie, Wyclef Jean, Nelly, Young Jeezy, David Guetta, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Lonely IslandĪliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon ( / ˈ eɪ k ɒ n / born April 16, 1973), is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter. Universal, SRC, Konvict, UpFront, Kon Live Akon at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina