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Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16 1973) professionally known as simply Akon is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist songwriter record producer and businessman. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of Locked Up the first single from his debut album Trouble. He has since founded two successful record labels Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.
How does Akon look like? How did Akon look like young?
This is how Akon looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of Akon's look, life and work.
Photo by: Va.sc., License: CC-BY-SA-3.0, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akon_2008.jpg
When is Akon's birthday?
Akon was born on the , which was a Monday. Akon will be turning 53 in only 281 days from today.
How old is Akon?
Akon is 52 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 19002 days or (even more geeky) 456048 hours. That's a lot of hours!
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Akon? Is there a Akon action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to Akon right here.
What is Akon's zodiac sign and horoscope?
Akon's zodiac sign is Aries.
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The ruling planet of Aries is Mars. Therefore, lucky days are Tuesdays and lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 and 72. Scarlet and Red are Akon's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aries include: Spontaneity, Brazenness, Action-orientation and Openness. Negative character traits could be: Impatience, Impetuousness, Foolhardiness, Selfishness and Jealousy.Is Akon gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Akon is gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
10% of all voters think that Akon is gay (homosexual), 89% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 2% like to think that Akon is actually bisexual.
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Is Akon still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Yes, according to our best knowledge, Akon is still alive. And no, we are not aware of any death rumors. However, we don't know much about Akon's health situation.
Are there any photos of Akon's hairstyle or shirtless?
Well, we don't have any of that kind, but here is a normal photo.
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Where was Akon born?
Akon was born in St. Louis.
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What bands was Akon in? Which artists did Akon work with?
There are a few bands and artists Akon collaborated with, for example: DJ Khaled,David Guetta,Eminem,Lady Gaga,Lil Wayne,Michael Jackson,Snoop Dogg,T-Pain and Young Jeezy.
Which record label is Akon signed to? What record labels was Akon with in the past?
Akon had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: KonLive Distribution (label), Konvict Muzik, SRC Records, Universal Motown Republic Group and UpFront Records.
Does Akon do drugs? Does Akon smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Akon does smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or does Akon do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
When did Akon's career start? How long ago was that?
Akon's career started in 2003. That is more than 22 years ago.
What kind of music does Akon do? What genre is Akon?
Akon is known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Akon is best known for are: Contemporary R&B, Hip hop music, Pop music and Reggae.
What is Akon's real name?
Akon's full given name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam.
Who are similar musical artists to Akon?
Jay Sparrow, Nedelle Torrisi, Emel Mathlouthi, Fabrizio Faniello and Khaled Selim are musical artists that are similar to Akon. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Akon doing now?
Supposedly, 2025 has been a busy year for Akon. However, we do not have any detailed information on what Akon is doing these days. Maybe you know more. Feel free to add the latest news, gossip, official contact information such as mangement phone number, cell phone number or email address, and your questions below.
What is Akon's net worth in 2025? How much does Akon earn?
According to various sources, Akon's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Akon's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.