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Akon is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 twice. He has had four songs certified as 3x platinum, three songs certified as 2x platinum, and more than ten songs certified as 1x platinum.
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| Born | Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam April 16, 1973 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Education | William L. Dickinson High School Clark Atlanta University |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Organization | Akon Lighting Africa |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Mor Thiam (father) Kine Gueye Thiam (née Gueye, mother) |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Website | akon |
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Dan Vitale is an actor and comedian, best known for being a cast member during season 11 of "Saturday Night Live" (first episode: November 23, 1985, final episode: February 8, 1986).
Freddie Jackson is an American soul singer. Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again", and "You Are My Lady".
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Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases.
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Alyssa Morgan Lego was the reigning Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).
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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
