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Influenced by: Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, EPMD, 2Pac

Genre: R & B

Biography: Although he was born in St. Louis, Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his ...

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May 15 2009 12:30PM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Who: Akon What: The singer/producer meets with newly-elected South African President Jacob Zuma at the politician's Forest Town home. Akon is visiting South Africa to launch his Konvict clothing line. Where: Johannesburg, South Africa When: May 14, ... Read more

 
Mar 25 2009 10:30AM by Sharks

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The Boombox Music Blog: A growing feud between Akon and Suge Knight is responsible for an armed robbery last night, a source close to Akon says. According to TMZ, 4-5 armed men broke into a Van Nuys, California home last night and stole $300,000 worth of jewelry, stereo ... Read more

 
Mar 11 2009 10:30AM by Nia Beckwith

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The Boombox Music Blog: Chris Brown has received a lot of negative press, lost endorsement deals, and had several radio stations pull his music in reaction to his alleged altercation with girlfriend Rihanna. But, instead of jumping on the band wagon and turning a cold ... Read more

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