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.

Nov 13, 2025 · 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 …

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

Jul 14, 2025 · This is the case for five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Akon, who is beginning to carve a lane for himself in the country music scene. "Country is a passion project. It's an opportunity for me …

11M Followers, 204 Following, 885 Posts - AKON (@akon) on Instagram: "Nights Like This Tour w/ NE-YO 🌎 Tickets on sale now! 🎟️"

Apr 3, 2014 · Senegalese American vocalist Akon is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists.

2 days ago · Akon Wants to Sell Hairpieces for Men: ‘They Sell More Than Wigs’ Akon went to Turkey to receive a hair transplant back in 2022 & might be looking to capitalize on his celebrity.

2 days ago · Akon Plans to Sell Hair Units: 'They Sell More Than Wigs' The R&B and pop vocalist started wearing a hairpiece after noticing gradual hair loss.

1 day ago · Akon told Big Boy he’s been hands-on with hair units after a public hair-restoration journey where he travelled to Turkey for a transplant in 2022 and learned the blunt truth about upkeep and ...