Akon

Born: 1973-04-16

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.


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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

as Akon
Released: 2016-06-03

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major...

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American Heist

as Sugar
Released: 2014-09-11

Two brothers, both with troubled paths, find themselves in the middle of one last bank job.

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Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly

as Self
Released: 2019-08-28

While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy,...

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A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

as Self
Released: 2023-12-10

A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Airing...

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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement

as Self
Released: 2008-07-28

The first film to definitively capture the energy and danger of "Hyphy," the Hip Hop youth...

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Tooken

as Himself
Released: 2015-05-26

Spoof of the "Taken" franchise. An ex-CIA agent who is now a mall security guard discovers that...

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Black November

as Opuwei
Released: 2012-12-07

A volatile, oil-rich Nigerian community wages war against their corrupt government and a...

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The American King

as Sebastian
Released: 2020-10-29

In 2020, a mysterious Priestess arrives in the USA to fulfill a 400 year old Prophecy: to choose...

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Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff

as Self
Released: 2009-01-01

Go deep into the underworld of hip-hop groupies and video vixens where sex is the backstage pass...

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We Are the World 25 For Haiti

as Akon
Released: 2010-02-12

In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut...

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Miracles Across 125th Street

as Himself
Released: 2021-12-20

After battling drug addiction, a Harlem rapper returns to his family’s church to confront his...

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Akon: Rock in Rio 2024

as Self
Released: 2024-09-22

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YouTube Live

as Himself
Released: 2008-11-22

YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was...

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Star Academy

as Self
First aired: 2001-10-20

Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as uncredited
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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WWE Raw

as Self
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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I Am A Singer

as Self
First aired: 2013-01-18

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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Punk'd

as Self
First aired: 2003-03-17

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their...

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History 101

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2020-05-22

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs,...

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

as Self
First aired: 1995-02-10

Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet...

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MTV Europe Music Awards

as Self - Performer
First aired: 1994-11-24

The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate...

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