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Akon

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Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon (), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P). Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album Trouble (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely" the following year. His second album, Konvicted (2006), was met with continued success and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg) and "Smack That" (featuring Eminem), both received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Akon is the 633rd most popular singer (down from 534th in 2019), the 3,851st most popular biography from United States (down from 2,979th in 2019) and the 197th most popular American Singer.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, Akon ranks 633 out of 4,381. Before him are Geri Halliwell, George Dalaras, Mongo Santamaría, Jorge Ben, Nelly Furtado, and Sheryl Crow. After him are G-Dragon, Melissa Etheridge, Mariya Takeuchi, Fiorenza Cossotto, Ashanti, and Peter Steele.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, Akon ranks 63. Before him are Jerzy Dudek, Mário Jardel, Marc Overmars, Kevin Phillips, Pauleta, and Federica Mogherini. After him are Christian Cage, Neil Patrick Harris, Christian Panucci, Rufus Wainwright, James Foley, and Verka Serduchka.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Akon ranks 3,851 out of 20,380. Before him are Ellen Pompeo (1969), Jeff Porcaro (1954), John Milius (1944), William P. Clark Jr. (1931), Daniel Inouye (1924), and Sheryl Crow (1962). After him are Leon Panetta (1938), Henry van Dyke Jr. (1852), Orson Scott Card (1951), Raymond Franz (1922), Lois McMaster Bujold (1949), and Frank Knight (1885).

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Among SINGERS In United States

Among singers born in United States, Akon ranks 197. Before him are Ronnie Van Zant (1948), Emmylou Harris (1947), Howlin' Wolf (1910), Richard Tucker (1913), Al Green (1946), and Sheryl Crow (1962). After him are Melissa Etheridge (1961), Ashanti (1980), Peter Steele (1962), Juice Wrld (1998), Wilson Pickett (1941), and Keb' Mo' (1951).

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