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Akon

Akon

Raised until the age of seven in Dakar, Senegal, Akon was taught to play instruments at an early age. When he was 15, he moved to Jersey City, NJ.

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About Akon

Born: Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, birth date disputed: some reports claim Apr 16, 1973, others Oct 17 1981

Known for: His unique blend of West African beats and American R&B; his recent monster hit 'Sexy Bitch' produced with David Guetta.

One thing that is not disputed is Akon's success on the R&B charts. Forbes reports his gross income as $30 million. Akon often collabs with other artists, either singing hooks for them or producing their work. He has produced hits for Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis, and Leona Lewis. He has made over 300 appearances in other artists' work, on a total of 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Akon delivers a turkey to neighbors during Akon's Konfidence Foundation distribution of 300 holiday turkeys to Atlanta families in need in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club on November 22, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 04: Singer Akon performs on the stage at MasterCard Center on November 4, 2011 in Beijing, China.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Akon visits BET's '106 & Park' at the BET Studios on October 24, 2011 in New York City.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: The Nail by artists Juan Pablo Pinto and Clary Akon is seen as part of the Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk on November 4, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

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