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Akon to record official anthem for 2010 FIFA World Cup

Singer says he's 'honoured' to have been chosen

May 12, 2009
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Akon says he would work with Chris Brown

Singer says work and personal lives are separate

Mar 10, 2009

Akon, LL Cool J, John Legend to blog for Global Grind

Russell Simmons takes over as head of the website

Jan 29, 2009

Akon sentenced in 'fan tossing' case

Singer gets a fine and community service

Dec 17, 2008
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Akon 'fan tossing' trial postponed

Rapper will now appear on December 17 in Fishkill, NY

Dec 2, 2008
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Music video by Akon performing Right Now (Na Na Na): Closed-Captioned with Anthony Mandler [Video Director], Gina Leonard [Video Producer], Aliaune "Akon" Thiam [Producer], Giorgio Tuinfort [Producer] (C) 2008...

David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Chick (Main Edit) (03:32)

David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Chick (Main Edit) 'One Love' - New Album - OUT NOW www.davidguetta.com

Akon - Lonely (04:32)

Akon - I'm So Paid: Closed-Captioned -Final (04:37)

Music video by Akon performing I'm So Paid: Closed-Captioned -Final with Gil Green [Video Director], Judd Alison [Video Producer], Aliaune "Akon" Thiam [Producer] (C) 2008 Universal Records & SRC Records Inc., a...

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Akon Biography

Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known by his middle and stage name Akon, is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That". He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 36 Billboard Hot 100 songs. He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has had 6 Grammy Awards Nominations and has produced many hits for artist such as Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Leona Lewis and more. He has had 19 top 20 hits world wide.

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