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Background information
Birth name	Aliaune Akon Thiam
Born	October 14, 1981 (age 25)
Origin	Senegal, Africa
Genre(s)	Hip-Hop R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer Songwriter Record producer
Years active	1998 – present
Label(s)	Universal (2004-present) SRC (2004-present) Konvict (2005-present) UpFront (2005-present)
Website	Akononline.com

Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,^[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam^[3] (born October 14, 1981),^[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single "Lonely" from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single "Smack That". He is the founder of both Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. Other sources have said his name is simply Alioune Badara Thiam.^[5] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Senegal. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Rhythm and blues (aka R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences — first performed by African American artists. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Universal Motown Records Group is a division of the Universal Music Group, a collection of several record labels: Universal Records Universal South Records Blackground Records Motown Records Republic Records Cash Money Records Casablanca Records Uptown Records Next Plateau Records Rowdy Records Street Records Corporation The Inc. ... Street Records Corporation is an American record label, a subsidiary of the Universal Motown Records Group, whose artists include Grandaddy Souf, Keith Sweat, Ric-A-Che, Sean Biggs, Remy Martin, Akon, Majic Massey and The Terror Squad. ... Konvict Muzik is a record label owned and founded by R&B singer Akon. ... UpFront is a record label owned and founded by Devyne Stephens. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A stage name, or a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers (such as actors, comedians, musicians, and clowns). ... Rhythm and blues (aka R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences — first performed by African American artists. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... In the early years of the phonograph in the late 19th century, the music industry was dominated by the publishers of sheet music. ... Lonely is a single by Senegalese singer Akon, it appears on his debut album, Trouble. ... Trouble is the debut album by the Senegalese American R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Smack That is the name of the first single from Akons sophomore album Konvicted and features Eminem. ... Konvict Muzik is a record label owned and founded by R&B singer Akon. ... Kon Live Distribution is a record label owned and founded by R&B singer Akon. ...

Career

Background

Akon is the son of jazz percussionist Mor Thiam. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri but grew up in Senegal^[4] until he was seven. He split time between Senegal and the U.S. until he was fifteen, then his family permantently moved to Jersey City, New Jersey and as such he speaks English, French, and Wolof. In Jersey City he attended Snyder High School,^{[citation needed]} where he discovered hip hop music. His first song was entitled "Operations of Nature," which he recorded at age 15. However, he was jailed for armed robbery and drug distribution charges, and used his time in prison to work on his music. Upon release, Akon began writing and recording tracks in his home studio. The tapes found their way to SRC/Universal, which released Akon's debut LP Trouble in June 2004. The album is a hybrid of Akon's silky, West African-styled vocals mixed with East Coast and Southern beats. Mor Thiam with djembe Mor Thiam (born Mor Dogo Thiam in Dakar, Senegal) is a Senegalese drummer, cultural historian, and entertainment consultant. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Location of Jersey City within New Jersey. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Wolof is a language spoken in Senegal, the Gambia, and Mauritania, and it is the native language of the ethnic group of the Wolof people. ... Street Records Corporation is an American record label, a subsidiary of the Universal Motown Records Group, whose artists include Grandaddy Souf, Keith Sweat, Ric-A-Che, Sean Biggs, Remy Martin, Akon, Majic Massey and The Terror Squad. ... The Universal Motown Records Group is a division of the Universal Music Group, a collection of several record labels: Universal Records Universal South Records Blackground Records Motown Records Republic Records Cash Money Records Casablanca Records Uptown Records Next Plateau Records Rowdy Records Street Records Corporation The Inc. ... Trouble is the debut album by the Senegalese American R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. ...

2004-2005: Trouble

Trouble (2004)

Akon's solo debut album, Trouble was released on June 29, 2004. It spawned the hit singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely," as well as "Belly Dancer (Bananza)," "Pot Of Gold," and "Ghetto". Akon served a three-year jail sentence for grand theft auto, an experience that inspired his "Locked Up".^[3] "Locked Up" reached the top 10 in the U.S. and the top five in the UK, and was written after Akon served time in jail for grand theft auto. His manager Robert Montanez was shot to death following a dispute in New Jersey in December 2005. "Ghetto" became a radio hit when it was remixed by Green Lantern to include verses from legendary rappers 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. In 2005, he released the single "Lonely" (which samples Bobby Vinton's "Mr. Lonely"). The song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, the UK and Germany. His album also climbed to number one in the UK in April, 2005. When music channel The Box had a top ten weekly chart, which was calculated by the amount of video requests, Akon's "Lonely" became the longest running single on the top of the chart, spanning over 15 weeks. In 2005, Akon gained more popularity after being featured on Young Jeezy's debut album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, on the song "Soul Survivor" which became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Cover of Akons debut album Trouble [2004] File links The following pages link to this file: Akon ... Cover of Akons debut album Trouble [2004] File links The following pages link to this file: Akon ... Trouble is the debut album by the Senegalese American R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. ... Trouble is the debut album by the Senegalese American R&B singer Akon, released in 2004. ... June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Locked Up is the debut single by the Senegalese singer Akon, which appears on his debut album, Trouble. ... Lonely is a single by Senegalese singer Akon, it appears on his debut album, Trouble. ... Belly Dancer (Bananza) is the title of a hit single by R&B singer Akon. ... Pot of Gold is the last single off of Akons album, Trouble. ... Ghetto is the title of a 2005 hit single by R&B singer Akon. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... A remix is an alternative version of a song, different from the original version. ... DJ Green Lantern, also known as The Evil Genius, (real name generally witheld from public) is an American DJ and hip hop musician. ... Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac, Makaveli, or simply as Pac, was an American artist renowned for his rap music, movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. ... Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known as Biggie Smalls (the moniker of a deceased producer who was a friend of his, Stretchs and 2Pacs, and the subject of 2Pac and Stretchs song God Bless the Dead) and Frank White (from the film King... Bobby Vinton Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The Box is a television channel in the United Kingdom which mostly plays music videos, although it also features some music-related programming. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. ... Soul Survivor is a worldwide Christian charity based in Watford, London. ...

2006-2007: Konvicted

Konvicted (2006)

Akon's sophomore album, entitled Konvicted, was released on November 14, 2006. Konvicted included collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P. Late August 2006, Akon released the single "Smack That" featuring Eminem, from the album. This single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks. The music video for "Smack That" was directed by Raymond Garced. "I Wanna Love You", the second single off Konvicted, was released in September 2006. It is a collaboration between Akon and Snoop Dogg. This single earned Akon his first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and Snoop's second. "I Wanna Love You" topped the U.S. charts for two consecutive weeks. In January 2007, Akon released his third single "Don't Matter" which has peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. So far, the album has spawned three hit singles which have peaked within the top two of the Billboard Hot 100. Konvicted debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 286,000 copies in its first week. After only five weeks, Konvicted sold more than one million records in the U.S. and more than 1.3 million worldwide. The album was certified platinum after seven weeks, and after 16 weeks it was certified double platinum. Konvicted has continued to stay in the top twenty of the Billboard 200 after 17 weeks, where it peaked at number two on four different occasions. Currently it has sold more than 1.8 million records in the U.S. and 2.5 million worldwide. Image File history File links AKonvicted. ... Image File history File links AKonvicted. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem, is an American Grammy and Academy Award Winning rapper, record producer, and actor from Detroit, Michigan. ... Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... David Styles (born November 28, 1974), better known as Styles P, is an American rapper. ... Smack That is the name of the first single from Akons sophomore album Konvicted and features Eminem. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... I Wanna Love You also known as I Wanna Fuck You is the second single by Akon and featuring Snoop Dogg, from his sophomore album Konvicted. ... Dont Matter is the third single from Akons sophomore album, Konvicted. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

On the week of October 5, Akon broke a record on the Hot 100, as he achieved the largest climb in the chart's 48-year-history with "Smack That" jumping from number 95 to number seven. The song's monstrous leap is fueled by its number six debut on Hot Digital Songs with 67,000 downloads sold. The Hot Digital Songs chart ranks the best-selling digital singles in the United States, according to Billboard magazine. ...

In 2006, Akon started his new record label Kon Live Distribution under Interscope Records. The first artist to sign was Chilli from TLC. Her debut solo album Point of View will be released under Kon Live. Earl Ray has also been signed to the label. Kon Live Distribution is a record label owned and founded by R&B singer Akon. ... Interscope Records is an American record label owned and operated by Universal Music Group. ... Rozonda Ocelean Thomas (born February 27, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia to a father of Indo-Guyanese descent, and an African American mother) is an American R&B singer and actress; best known under the pseudonym, Chilli. ... TLC (an abbreviation for T-Boz, Left Eye, Chilli) is a Five time Grammy Award-winning American R&B, hip hop and pop group that formed in 1991. ... Point of View is the title of Chillis solo debut album. ... Earl Ray is a R&B singer from Atlanta, Georgia. ...

In December 2006, Akon's "Smack That" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration has been awarded since 2002. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

He was featured on Gwen Stefani's latest album, The Sweet Escape. He made an appearance on the title track and second single, "The Sweet Escape". Akon produced the song. On December 10, 2006 both Akon and Stefani appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live, however they did not perform the song as Stefani had not yet learned the lyrics. "The Sweet Escape" has reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3, 1969) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. ... The Sweet Escape is the second solo album by American pop–rock singer Gwen Stefani. ... The Sweet Escape is a pop song written by Gwen Stefani, featured artist Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort for Stefanis second solo album The Sweet Escape (2006). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Akon collaborated with Chamillionaire on his latest mixtape entitled, Mixtape Messiah 2. He is featured on "Ridin' Overseas", which Akon also produced. The mixtape became available for download on Chamillionaire's website on December 24, 2006. Hakeem Seriki (born November 28, 1979, in Washington D.C.) is an American, Entreprenuer, Grammy Award winning rapper from the Acres Homes section of Houston, Texas. ... Mixtape Messiah pt. ... December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Akon and Young Jeezy are doing collaborative album together. In 2006, after their 2005 Akon-produced single, "Soul Survivor", the duo said that there is a lot more to expect from them in the future. Jeezy has stated that the album will be somewhat similar to Jay-Z and R. Kelly's The Best of Both Worlds or Unfinished Business collaborative albums.^[6][7] Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Soul Survivor is a worldwide Christian charity based in Watford, London. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Robert Sylvester Kelly, born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, IL, is a Grammy Award winning American Urban, R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. ... The Best of Both Worlds is a 2002 collaborative album by R. Kelly & Jay-Z. It reached #2 on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart. ... Unfinished Business is the second collaboration LP between Jay-Z and R. Kelly (following The Best of Both Worlds, their first collaboration in 2002), released in 2004. ...

Akon is set to embark on a world tour in 2007. Starting in Africa, he'll swing through Europe and then to the United States. There is no word yet on supporting acts, but Akon said, "We'll probably get the hottest act in whatever region we're in." When asked about strong rumors that he'll be collaborating with Michael Jackson, Akon laughed, saying, "Right now that's in the air. I can't talk about it." He offers up the same laugh and vague response when queried about working on Elton John's next album. Akon was also effusive about another upcoming collaboration: Whitney Houston. "I'm working on more uptempo records for her," he says. "She's been through a lot and has a dark history. So we've got to make the album brighter because she's come out of the cave now. She wants a celebration. She needs to come back to the old Whitney we remember."^[8][9] A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... For other people named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE[1][2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a multiple Grammy- and Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... Whitney Houston (born on August 9, 1963) is a Grammy and Emmy Award winning American R&B/pop singer, actress, former fashion model, record and movie producer. ...

Akon is rumored to make an appearance on Papoose's major label debut album, The Nacirema Dream. Currently the track, "Go to War (Ghetto Soldier)" on which Akon is featured, is tentative. The Nacirema Dream is slated to be released March 2007. A papoose (from the Algonquian papoos, meaning child) is an English loanword whose present meaning is an American Indian child (regardless of tribe). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Akon is scheduled to appear on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's upcoming album Strength and Loyalty. He will be featured on the album's lead single entitled "I Tried", which will be released in February, 2007. The album will be released on April 17, 2007. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American gangsta rap group from Cleveland, Ohio, known for their fast rapping style and harmonizing vocals. ... Strength and Loyalty originally called The Bone Thugs Story is an upcoming album by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to be released on April 17, 2007. ... I Tried will be the lead single of Bone Thugs-N-Harmonys Strength and Loyalty. ... April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ...

Not for Sale, Kardinal Offishall's fourth solo album, and his first as a member of Konvict Muzik, is scheduled for release in early 2007. The Toronto-based rapper's album will feature established artists such as Lil' Wayne, De La Soul, Clipse, Rihanna and Stat Quo. It is confirmed that Akon will be the executive producer of the album. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Kardinal Offishall (born Jason Harrow in 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Jamaican-Canadian rap MC and producer. ... Lil Wayne was one of the Hot Boys, an American rap group associated with Cash Money Records. ... De La Soul is a Grammy-award winning hip hop group from Long Island, New York. ... Clipse are a Virginia based (via The Bronx) hip-hop duo. ... Not to be confused with Rhianna. ... Stat Quo (born Stanley Benton July 24, 1979) is an Atlanta-based artist signed to Eminems Shady Records and Dr. Dres Aftermath Entertainment. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Three 6 Mafia's eight studio album, Da Last 2 Walk is expected to feature guest appearances by Akon in addition to appearances from T.I., Paul Wall, Lil' Scrappy, Young Buck and more. It will be released Spring 2007. Three 6 Mafia (formerly known as Triple Six Mafia), is an Academy Award-winning rap group, the first hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee to go platinum, and the second hip-hop act to be nominated for and win an Oscar. ... Last 2 Walk is the 8th album from Southern rap group, Three 6 Mafia. ... Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. ... Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper and hip hop artist, DJ, promoter and jeweler from Houston, Texas. ... Lil Scrappy (born Darryl Kevin Richardson II on January 20, 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American rapper signed to BME Recordings. ... Young Buck (born March 15, 1981) is an American rap artist. ...

T.I.'s 5th album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., is scheduled for release in the summer of 2007. It will boast production from high profile producers such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, Lil Jon, Just Blaze, Timbaland, as well as Akon. Akon is also expected to make a guest appearance on the album. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. ... T.I. vs. ... André Romell Young (born February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, California), better known by stage name Dr. Dre, is an influential Grammy Award-winning American record producer, hip hop producer, rapper, actor and record executive. ... Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem, is an American Grammy and Academy Award Winning rapper, record producer, and actor from Detroit, Michigan. ... Jonathan Smith,(born January 27, 1971), better known as Lil Jon, is an American rapper, hype man and hip hop producer. ... Justin Smith (born in Paterson, New Jersey), better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer. ... Timothy Z. Mosley (born March 10, 1971), better known as Timbaland, is an American musical composer and R&B record producer and rapper whose style influenced both genres even helping to blur the distinction between the two, as well as Pop and Dance music. ...

We The Best is the upcoming sophomore album from DJ Khaled, scheduled for release in the summer of 2007. The lead single, "We Takin' Over" will feature T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne and Birdman as well as Akon. We the Best is the upcoming sophomore album from Miami Terror Squad disc jockey DJ Khaled, scheduled to be released summer of 2007, as he revealed on BETs Notorized New Years special. ... DJ Khaled (born in New Orleans, Louisiana as Khaled Khaled, Arabic: ‎, English trans: eternal this name was borne by a 7th century Islamic military leader, Khalid ibn-al-Walid [1] translit: ) is a DJ, radio personality, and a member of Terror Squad. ... We Takin Over will be the second single of DJ Khaleds We The Best. ... Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. ... William Roberts born February 8th 1977 in Carol City, Florida) better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is a rapper from Carol City in northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Jose Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an Puerto Rican-American rapper. ... Lil Wayne (also known as Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter on September 27, 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a American, Grammy-nominated rapper and is known as the president of New Orleans, Louisiana-based label Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment. ... Birdman may refer to: Chris Andersen, a former NBA basketball player nicknamed The Birdman Robert Franklin Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz, famous for raising birds in prison Bryan Williams (businessman), a record executive and record producer, co-founder of hip-hop label Cash Money Records. ...

Akon is rumoured to be featured on Juvenile's upcoming album, entitled Diary of a Soulja. "The Verdict" and "I'm So Fly" are two tracks that Akon is featured on and may make the album. The album is schelduled to be released during the third quarter of 2007. Juvenile (born Terius Gray on March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) is an African American rapper. ... Diary of a Soulja is the upcoming album from Juvenile. ...

Epiphany, the sophomore album by T-Pain will be executively produced by Akon. The album is expected to be released sometime 2007. Epiphany is the sophomore album from R&B singer T-Pain. ... T Pain is a hip-hop artist whose debut single was released in August 2005. ...

Upcoming Aftermath rapper, G.A.G.E. will release his debut solo album, The Soundtrack To My Life sometime in 2007 and is expected to feature production from Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, Cool & Dre and others. The album can expect to have appearances from Akon, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, T.I., and many more. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Soundtrack To My Life is the name of the up coming album by Aftermath rapper G.A.G.E.. The album is expected to be released some time in 2007. ... Scott Spencer Storch (born December 16, 1973) is a Canadian[1] entertainment mogul, hip hop, pop, and R&B record producer, arranger and instrumentalist of Jewish descent. ... Cool and Dre (born in Miami, Florida) are a team of latino hip hop producers. ... Trevor Smith, Jr. ... Jayceon Terell Taylor (born November 27, 1979 in Los Angeles,[1] California), better known by his stage name The Game, is a multi-platinum American rapper signed to Interscope Records. ... William Roberts born February 8th 1977 in Carol City, Florida) better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is a rapper from Carol City in northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...

Film

Akon is planning to work on a full-length movie titled Illegal Alien. The film is based on some of the events of his life and actor Mekhi Phifer is set to play him.^[2] He was also featured on a Verizon Wireless commercial. Akon also has dreams of one day becoming an actor after his music career slows down. But, his boyfriend doesn't want him to pursue his dream of being an actor, he wants him to stay home with him. For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as... Mehki Phifer was born December 29, 1974 in Harlem, New York. ... Verizon Wireless owns and operates the second-largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. ...

Fashion

In February 2007, Akon's launched his clothing line, Konvict Clothing. It features urban streetwear including denim jeans, hoodies, t-shirts and hats. Aliaune is the upscale version, or high-end line, for males and females, which includes blazers, expensive denim jeans and other items.^[10]

Personal life

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri instead of Senegal because his family didn't want to have to go through immigration problems and so he and his siblings could get a better education. He has been in jail for a total of five years. In late 2005, his manager Robert Montanez was killed in a drive by shooting, the album Konvicted is dedicated to him. Akon was also in the car and was shot in the shoulder, however he made a full recovery. He is a Muslim, and is a believer and practitioner of Polygamy.^[11][3] This caused some amount of controversy when he first disclosed it on a radio program saying, "I really don’t bite my tongue for anybody and I always felt like if you’re going to be real, you got to be truthful all the way around the board. Lies only make things worse. But it got to a point where my coming out like that ended up being a mistake."^[12] He drives an orange Lamborghini Gallardo.^[3] He also has his own charity for underprivileged children in Africa called United For Africa.^{[citation needed]} Akon also owns a diamond mine in South Africa and denies the existence of conflict diamonds saying, "I don't even believe in conflict diamonds. That's just a movie. Think about it. Ain't nobody thought about nothing about no conflict diamonds until the movie came out."^[13] He also had a previous occupation as a drug dealer but states that he has never used drugs. He also said that in spite of his previous criminal history, he has turned his life around, as sung in "Tired Of Runnin'". This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Turkish: Müslüman, Persian and Urdu: مسلمان, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of Islam. ... The term polygamy (many marriages in late Greek) is used in related ways in social anthropology and sociobiology and sociology. ... Lamborghini Gallardo coupe The Lamborghini Gallardo is the Italian supercar maker Lamborghinis entry-level car, sitting beneath the Murciélago. ... This article is about the subject of blood diamonds. ...

Discography

Main article: Akon discography

This page includes the discography of Akon. ...

Albums

Album Cover	Album Information
	Trouble Released: June 29, 2004 Label: SRC / Universal Chart Positions: #18 U.S, #11 AUS, #1 UK RIAA Certification: Platinum U.S. Sales: 1.4 million Worldwide Sales: 3 million Singles: "Locked Up", "Ghetto", "Lonely", "Belly Dancer", "Pot of Gold"
	Konvicted Released: November 14, 2006 Label: Konvict Muzik / UpFront / SRC / Universal Motown Chart positions: #2 U.S, #27 AUS, #16 UK RIAA certification: 2x Platinum U.S. Sales: 1.8 million Worldwide Sales: 2.5 million Singles: "Smack That", "I Wanna Love You", "Don't Matter"

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Number-one singles

• The following singles reached one in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands and/or Worldwide.

The United World Charts current number-one single, The Sweet Escape. The United World Charts current number-one album, A Best 2 -White-. The United World Chart is a worldwide chart issued every week by Media Traffic, using both sales (digital and physical) and airplay to determine the... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... 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Motto: (German for Unity and Justice and Freedom”) Anthem: (3rd stanza) also called Capital (and largest city) Berlin Official languages German 1 Government Federal Republic  - President Horst Köhler  - Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) Formation    - Holy Roman Empire 843 (Treaty of Verdun)   - German Confederation June 8, 1815   - Prussian rule January 18... Motto: Eendracht maakt macht(Dutch) Lunion fait la force(French) Einigkeit macht stark(German) Strength through Unity Anthem: The Brabançonne (The Song of Brabant) Belgium() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital  Brussels Largest city Brussels Official languages Dutch, French, German Government Federal constitutional monarchy  - King... This article is about the island of Ireland. ... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital  (and largest city)  Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  - President Jacques Chirac  - Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation    - French State 843 (Treaty of Verdun)   - Current constitution 1958 (5th... Motto:  a For Sweden - With the Times b Anthem: Thou ancient, thou free Royal anthem: The Kings song Sweden() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city)  Stockholm Official languages Swedish (de facto)c Government Representative parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy  - King Carl XVI... Motto: Royal: Alt for Norge (All for Norway) 1814 Eidsvoll oath: Enige og tro til Dovre faller (United and faithful until Dovre crumbles) Anthem: Ja, vi elsker dette landet Royal anthem: Kongesangen () on the European continent() Capital (and largest city)  Oslo Official languages Norwegian (BokmÃ¥l and Nynorsk)1 Government... Motto: none1 Anthem: Maamme(Finnish) VÃ¥rt land(Swedish) Our Land Finland() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city)  Helsinki Official languages Finnish, Swedish Government Parliamentary democracy  - President Tarja Halonen  - Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen Independence from Bolshevist Russia   - Autonomy March 29, 1809   - Declared December 6... Motto: (French) Ik zal handhaven(Dutch) I shall stand fast1 Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Netherlands() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Amsterdam2 Official languages Dutch3 Ethnic groups 80. ... 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Moonshine is a single by Savage featuring Akon, released in 2005. ... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 other events of 2006 list of years in music 2000s in music R&B Music Hits of 2006 January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... Smack That is the name of the first single from Akons sophomore album Konvicted and features Eminem. ... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 other events of 2006 list of years in music 2000s in music R&B Music Hits of 2006 January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... I Wanna Love You also known as I Wanna Fuck You is the second single by Akon and featuring Snoop Dogg, from his sophomore album Konvicted. ... // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... The Sweet Escape is a pop song written by Gwen Stefani, featured artist Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort for Stefanis second solo album The Sweet Escape (2006). ...

Awards/Nominations

Wins

MOBO Awards The MOBO (an acronym for Music Of Black Origin) Awards are held annually in the UK to recognise leading black musicians. ...

• 2005 - Best African Act

Nominations

Grammy Awards Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...

• 2007 - Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That"

Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards The Billboard Music Awards, held annually in December, is one of four major music awards shows presented each year (the others being the American Music Awards, the Grammys, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ...

• 2006 - Hot Rap Track for "Soul Survivor"

ECHO Awards ECHO is a German music award granted every year by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie (an association of recording companies). ...

• 2006 - International Hip-Hop/R&B Artist
• 2006 - National/International Hit of the Year for "Lonely"

MTV2 Awards The following is a list of MTV Video Music Award winners of the MTV2 Award. ...

• 2005 - MTV Video Music Award for "Locked up"

MtvU Woodie Awards CTN redirects here. ...

• 2005 - International Woodie (Favorite International Artist Award)

MTV Australia Video Music Awards The MTV Australia Video Music Awards started in 2005 and is Australias first awards show to celebrate both local and international acts. ...

• 2006 - Best Hip Hop Video for "Moonshine"
• 2007 - Best Male Artist for "Smack That"
• 2007 - Best Hip-Hop Video for "Smack That"
• 2007 - Best Hook-Up for "Smack That"

MTV Europe Music Award The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. ...

• 2005 - Best Hip Hop Act
• 2005 - Best New Act

Vibe Awards Janet Jackson on the cover of Vibe in 1998. ...

• 2004 - Hottest Hook for "Locked up"
• 2005 - Hottest Hook for "Soul Survivor"

World Music Awards The World Music Awards (founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the various organisations including record companies and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). ...

• 2005 - World's Best Selling New Male Artist

See also

• List of number-one hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.)
• List of number-one singles (UK)

This is a list of number-one hits in the United States by year from the Billboard Hot 100. ... This is a list of recording artists who have reached number one on Billboard magazines weekly pop singles chart(s). ... This is a list of the number one hits in the UK Singles Chart, from its inception in 1952 to the present. ...

References

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External links

• Official Akon website
• Akon at MySpace
• Akon at the Internet Movie Database