Akon
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: April 16, 1973
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Known For
Love, Kills xx
Love, Kills xx is a visually intense and symbolically charged series that delves into the rawest, most unfiltered layers of Teddy Sinclair's (Natalia Kills) imagination and subconscious. Inspired by ideas, dreams, and intense thoughts arising from emotional experiences and imaginative moments, the series blends scenes with film noir aesthetics and tracks from his album Perfectionist. With more action and emotion than words, each episode explores themes of revenge, desire, power, and distrust, leading the viewer into a provocative and unsettling psychological universe.
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider the best in music. The awards are chosen by MTV viewers throughout Europe. The MTV Europe Music Awards always changes its host city.
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
MTV Video Music Awards
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles, behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the show, and musical performances.
History 101
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
YouTube Live
YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was launched November 22–23, 2008.
Saturday Night Live
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.
Filmography
as Self - Guest
as Himself
as Sebastian
as Self (archive footage)
as Himself
as Sugar
as Self
as Opuwei
as The man
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self - Performer
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Entertainment