Akon - America's Most Wanted

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent much of his childhood in the West African country Senegal, which he describes as his "hometown. Akon learned to play five instruments, including drums and guitar and djembe.At age 7, he moved with his family to Union City, New Jersey,splitting his time between the United States and Senegal until settling in Newark, New Jersey.Growing up in New Jersey, Akon had difficulties getting along with other children. When he and his older brother reached high school, his parents left them on their own in Jersey City and moved the rest of the family to Atlanta, Georgia. According to Forbes, Akon grossed $13 million in 2011, $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. Forbes ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in Forbes Celebrity 100; in 2010 and 5th in 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list; in 2011.Billboard ranked Akon No. 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade. David Guetta collaborated with Akon in "Sexy Bitch", a first house track by Akon, and has been a "summer anthem" across the globe. Reaching No. 1 in more than 6 countries, and charting at 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is featured on Guetta's One Love album. It is Akon's 19th Top 20 hit worldwide. Akon claims he has six children with three different women in an interview with Blender.Akon claims to have great relationships with all his children, and that he wishes to keep his family protected from the public eye. He also states that his religion made him a better person, and provides guidance to how he acts among others in life.Listen song here:YouTube