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, Kardinal Offishall, …

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement. His unique style blends...

Akon was arrested in Georgia over the weekend after police issued a warrant on a vehicle registered to the singer.

11M Followers, 210 Following, 899 Posts - AKON (@akon) on Instagram: "Nights Like This Tour w/ NE-YO 🌎 Tickets on sale now! 🎟️"

6 days ago · 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.

1 day ago · Akon talks new album and tour Entertainment From chart-topping hits to shaping the sound of a generation, singer-songwriter Akon is back in a big way.

Listen to Locked Up (ft. Akon) by Steve Aoki, Trinix, Akon. Linktree. Make your link do more.

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.

Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon (/ˈeɪkɒn/; born April 16, 1973), is a Senegalese-American hip hop & R&B recording artist and songwriter. According to Forbes, Akon …

Senegalese-American singer, producer, and entrepreneur Akon mixes smooth R&B vocals with hip-hop grooves. He first gained fame with the single "Locked Up," from his 2004 debut album Trouble.