Akon
His parents made sure he and his siblings were all born United States citizens, but he was raised in Dakar, Senegal. Started kindergarten when he was 7; graduated high school at age 20. Met Wyclef Jean of the Fugees while working at a Jersey City barber shop during high school; appeared on the Fugees' 1996 album The Score . Served three years in prison for car theft. Released debut album, Trouble, in 2004. Founded the Konfidence Foundation, which works to improve the lives of children in Senegal.… Show more
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