Who is Akon

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"[The cops] play my song "Locked Up" in their cars when they pick kids up and are taking them to jail. The police told me that the song is the police department's anthem. It doesn't get realer than that." - Akon

Akon has had many troubles with the law in his life, including a car-theft charge in which he was in jail for three years. He has also gone to jail on many other occasions. Currently, he is planning to work on a full-length movie about his life. The title has been confirmed as Money, Power, Kundi & Respect: A Hustler's Dream, and the release date will be in late 2007. He also appeared in "Poppin' Tags", an episode of television crime-show CSI, performing "Snitch" alongside Obie Trice. (read more)

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Akon Konvicted by deelovely_67

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Akon - "Sorry, Blame It On Me" 

As life goes on I'm starting to learn more and more about responsibility
And I realize everything I do is affecting the people around me
So I want to take this time out to apologize for things I have done
And things that have not occurred yet
And the things they don't want to take responsibility for

Sorry, Blame It On Me Lyrics

AKON TAKES THE BLAME. Or is it a horrible attempt for sympathy in light of his actions....?

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Akon - Beautiful

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Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na): C...

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Akon - Lonely

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Akon - Sorry, Blame It On Me

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Akon - Don't Matter

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Akon - Smack That

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On Tour 

Akon blazed the radio airwaves with the Snoop Dogg collaboration "I Wanna Love You," and he shows no signs of slowing down. In My Ghetto is his latest, as he remains one of R&B's top draws.
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A complete listing of all upcoming tour dates for Akon.
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Akon concert tickets are available for several shows around the country this spring, and if his recent run of hits is any indication, these concert tickets will be very hard to find.

Top Albums 

Konvicted

1. Shake Down 2. Blown Away - Akon, Styles P 3. Smack That - Akon, Eminem 4. I Wanna Love You - Akon, Snoop Dogg 5. Rain 6. Never Took the Time 7. Mama Africa 8. I Can't Wait 9. Gangsta Bop 10. Tired of Runnin' 11. Once in a While 12. Don't Matter

Release Date: 11/14/2006

Trouble

Release Date: 01/03/2007

Don't Matter

Release Date: 07/09/2007

Bigger Than Big

Release Date: 10/09/2007

Top Songs 

Don't Matter (Album Version (Edited))

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Smack That

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Sorry, Blame It On Me

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I Wanna Love You [Explicit]

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Lonely

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Wikipedia 

Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known by his middle and stage name Akon (),Ingolo.com: Pronunciation of Akon. is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up?, the first single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That". He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution.

He is one of the most succesfull & versatile R&B singers of the last decade.

Akon often sings hooks...

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Blog Posts 

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Atl Night Spots » Prynce mixtape release party hosted by Bu,Akon ...
Konvict's newest artist Prynce is celebrating the release of his new mix tape with guest hosts Bu,Akon and Greg Street tonight at Primal Atlanta.
Pitbull's 'Shut It Down' Music Video Feat. Akon
In "Shut It Down" music video, Pitbull appears as Armando Bond who is equipped with the most advanced gadgets just like Ian Flemming's famous character, James Bond. As for his collaborator Akon, he portrays a surveillance target No. 1. ...
Pitbull ft. Akon , Flo rida & T-pain - Shut It Down ~ High ...
Pitbull ft. Akon , Flo rida & T-pain - Shut It DownHigh Definition Video CollectionPitbull ft. Akon , Flo rida & T-pain - Shut It Down.
97.1 AMP Radio » Pitbull “Shut It Down” Video Featuring Akon
Also watch some behind the scenes action with Pitbull and Akon on the filming of the new video ?Shut It Down.? Previous post in category. More posts from this category: Pitbull "Shut It Down" Video Featuring Akon ...

Links 

The best of the rest

Here are a few of the best places where Akon fans can find more about their favorite musician.
Official Akon website
Welcome to the Official AKON Website
Akon at Wikipedia
Akon rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy ...
Akon at MySpace.com
MySpace music profile for Akon with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, artist information, downloads and more.
Slack-Time.com - Akon Music Videos
Akon Music Videos. ... Akon - I Wanna Love You ft Snoop Dogg · I Wanna Love You ft Snoop Dogg · Akon · Watch · Akon - Locked Up (Remix)

Comments 

Lensmaster

Schamaine wrote

I want Akon to sing my song it's called Seven o' clock I think he would love it he's so cut.

Reply Posted September 05, 2008

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