Video: Akon, The Real Story
April 13, 2012
He's known for his club bangers, but the man behind the hits stands tall for good reason. VH1's Behind the Music on superstar Akon reveals a surprising story of his humble beginnings in New Jersey to his genre busting work with everyone from The Fugees to Michael Jackson. Like him or not, his is a compelling story of a Senegalese artist reaching incredible heights. Check out the video above.