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  • Birth Name: Alioune Badara Thiam
  • Birth Place: St. Louis, MO
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/16/1977, Aries
  • Profession: Hip-hop and R&B artist; record producer
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VIDEO: AKON GRAM�MY In�ter�view about?

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AKON GRAM�MY In�ter�view about?
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Posted: 2/9/2010

Description: AKON speaks to MyS pace Mu sic about work ing with Keri Hil son and the Sowe to Gospel Choir to record "Oh Africa" with 16 win ners from across the globe. They record ed the song cre at ed to bring aware ness to the con di tions in Africa but al so filmed a mu sic video. Sup port the cause now at: www.kon fi dent.org and www.gram my.com watch

VIDEO: Oh Africa

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Oh Africa
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Posted: 2/8/2010

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VIDEO: Reuters News - R&B Singer Akon Releases Charity Single \'Oh Africa\'

R & B Singer Akon releases a new charity single called 'Oh Africa' to help underprivileged African youth. watch

Description: Akon meets Bond...Free dom Is Com ing, 12/2!
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Posted: 8/26/2009
Carrie Ann Inaba, Chris Harrison & Justin Guarini are live from the red carpet at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Justin Guarini interviews Akon!
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Length: 01:16
Posted: 1/31/2010

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Posted: 8/2/2008
New video has surfaced of the Akon concert in Guyana where he hit two women on stage -- but his reps are claiming this tape proves it was all an accident.
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Posted: 1/29/2009
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2007 2007 MTV Video Music Awards TV Show Series, Performer
2007 Kids' Choice Awards TV Show Series, Appearing
2006 Nick Cannon Presents: Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Episode, Guest
2006 American Music Awards TV Show Series, Performer
2005 Europe Music Video Awards TV Show Series, Performer

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Stars Gather for "We Are the World" Remake

More than 70 stars came together Monday to lend their voices to a remake of "We Are the World" to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.

"Everybody left their ego at the door," Quincy Jones said, according to Reuters, referring to a sign he hung over the studio door during the 1985 recording of the original, which he co-produced.

Stars to re-record "We Are the World" for Haiti

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Reality Bites: Idol, Top Model Get It Wrong

Wednesday was a rough night for reality-TV junkies. First, for a rendition of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" that wouldn't even stir the dirt on Dusty Springfield's grave, American Idol viewers dissed and dismissed Stephanie Edwards rather than the increasingly unbearable (yet undeniably sweet) Sanjaya. Then, Tyra and Co. gave the Ugg boot to drop-dead gorgeous Felicia after she failed to enliven a shoot in which she portrayed a literal fashion victim. Do you think it's too late for me to start a hunger strike until she's brought back? I mean, I could stand to lose a few pounds anyway. Next week on Idol, the contestants will be coached by an artist who they might actually have heard of (sorry, Lulu) Gwen Stefani. The Hollaback Girl will then perform "The Sweet Escape" with Akon during the results show. Personally, I would've done "Don't Speak" and dedicated it to moody Simon. read more

Musical Notes: Dick Clark's NYE, SNL and More

Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts and the cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys will all perform live from Times Square during Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve 2007, on ABC.... Saturday Night Live has added chart-topping hip-hop artist Akon to its Dec. 9 outing, which already offers Annette Bening as host and Gwen Stefani as a musical guest.... Mary J. Blige was the big winner at Monday's Billboard Music Awards, grabbing nine wins, including female R&B artist of the year and R&B/hip-hop album of the year. Other winners include every one of us who didn't have to watch Paris host. read more

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