Akon Live Performance
The R&B crooner performs some of his latest hits and talks about why he's 'So Paid' live in our studio.
Watch Akon Live at SessionsInfluenced 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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Nov 10 2009 5:12AM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: When live concerts go wrong, the results can be hilarious, disturbing, or sometimes even violent. From indecent exposure in the swingin' '60s to fan tossing in '07, look back at the on-stage meltdowns, wardrobe malfunctions and all-around insanity ... Read moreOct 27 2009 11:45AM
by Sharks
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B, R'n'B News, R.I.P.
The Boombox Music Blog: Multi-platinum selling vocalist and producer Akon recorded several tracks with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, which may never see the light of day. In a recent interview with the singer, Akon discussed MJ's creative process, saying that he ... Read moreOct 14 2009 15:00PM
by BoomBox Staff
Filed under: Hip-Hop Videos, Soul/R'n'B Videos
The Boombox Music Blog: Akon has earned success and topped the charts since his breakout single, 'Locked Up,' was released in 2004, and his music videos have added to his popularity. 'Locked Up,' the debut Akon video, features a drug-related arrest and a recount of what a ... Read moreVideos (46)
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Singer Akon to headline breast cancer charity concert He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke an...
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09/25/09
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02/17/09
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E-40 Feat. Akon, 'Wake It Up' -- New Video Why You Should Watch: Singer/producer Akon ad...
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12/17/08
Akon Pleads Guilty to Harassment Over Thrown Fan Incident Akon has pleaded guilty to har...
The Boombox
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12/11/08
Akon Clears Up Rumors About His Criminal Past After an alleged outing from the Smoking G...
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The Boot
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11/17/08
Akon, 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' -- New Video Why You Should Watch: The singer/producer croo...
The Boombox
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11/12/08
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