Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, …

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Jul 14, 2025 · This is the case for five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Akon, who is beginning to carve a lane for himself in the country music scene. "Country is a passion project. It's an …

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

Jan 9, 2026 · Listen to music by Akon on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Akon including Bartender (feat. Akon), Smack That (feat. Eminem) and more.

Jan 7, 2026 · As the sprinter van opened and the Bushwick TattleTeller stepped out, Akon’s classic “Locked Up” blared in the background.

Akon is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $50 million. Akon rose to fame in 2004 with his debut single "Locked Up,"

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Apr 3, 2014 · Senegalese American vocalist Akon is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists.

Akon was born in the US but spent much of childhood in the West African country Senegal. There, he learned to play five instruments including the djembe, guitar and drums.