Akon

PersonBorn Apr 16, 1973 (age 53)St. Louis, Missouri, USA

American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur (born 1973)

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Akon

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He gained recognition in 2004 with the release of his debut album Trouble, featuring the hit singles 'Locked Up' and 'Lonely.' Akon continued his success with his second album Konvicted, which received three Grammy Award nominations and spawned chart-topping hits like 'Smack That' and 'I Wanna Love You.' With over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 songs, Akon is an influential figure in modern world music. He has also ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own record label and contributing to various philanthropic causes.

Rank#106
Buzz Score13.7
Daily update · June 1, 2026

Akon ranks #106 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 13.7. Akon peaked at #1,808 of all time (Mar 1 - Mar 30, 2020). Akon ranks #1,881 over the past 365 days.

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