Akon
Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Movie Appearances
Miracles Across 125th Street
as Himself
2021
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
as Self
2008
American Heist
as Sugar
2014
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
as Self
2023
Black November
as Opuwei
2012
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
as Self
2009
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
as Self
2006
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Akon
2016
Tooken
as Himself
2015
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
as Self
2010
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
as Self
2019
YouTube Live
as Himself
2008
The American King
as Sebastian
2020
Love, Kills xx
as The man
2010
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
as Self (archive footage)
2011
Pepsi: Africa
as Self
2010
TV Appearances
Star Academy
as Self
2001
Music Nuggets
as Self
2010
SINGER
as Self
2013
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
as Self
1995
Punk'd
as Self
2003
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Raw
as Self
1993
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
History 101
as Self (archive footage)
2020
MTV Europe Music Awards
as Self - Performer
1994
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022