Akon bio biography

Senegalese-American singer (born )

Not to be confused with Acon, A-Kon, or Abdus Sattar Akon.

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, ), known mononymously as Akon (), is a Senegalese-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 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 (), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely" the following year.

His second album, Konvicted (), was met with continued success and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Smack That" (featuring Eminem), both received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

The songs simultaneously peaked at numbers one and two o