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.

Akon quite literally got "Locked Up" last week as he was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to police reports. The singer, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was detained by the...

What happened to singer Akon? From recent arrest and career to complex ...

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Born Aliaune Thiam in 1973, Akon carried Senegalese roots and American grit into his music. His breakout in 2004 with Locked Up caught the world’s attention, and his 2006 album Konvicted turned him into a superstar.

“Lonely” singer Akon practices polyamory and has multiple wives. “Polyamory is a natural behavior for men,” Akon, 53, said on the Tuesday, May 19, episode of the “We Need to Talk ...

AKON is an award-winning Senegalese-American multi-platinum recording artist, singer, producer, entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist best known for dominating Billboard charts with a unique sound that transcends the R&B/Hip-Hop, EDM Dance, and Pop genres.

NE-YO & AKON Announce “Nights Like This” 2026 Global Tour Celebrating ...

Ne-Yo & Akon will perform 36 shows. Age restrictions may apply, so visit the official venue site to learn more. If you don’t see the information you're looking for in our help page, visit the Ne-Yo site for up-to-date details on start times, ticket limits and presales.