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Biography:
Although he was born in St. Louis, Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) returned to the United States and settled in New Jersey when he was seven. There he discovered hip-hop for the first time, as well as crime. He was eventually jailed, but he used the time t... Continue Bio >>

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7-10-2009 Don Haskins Center, TX
7-11-2009 San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, TX
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Smack That

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Discography:
2008 Freedom
2006 Konvicted
2004 Trouble
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