Many celebs are known to have changed their names in the past before becoming a big name in the industry. Fans might have always wondered what is popular rapper Akon’s real name!
Popular Rapper Akon Reveals His Real Name and Fans Are Pretty Much Shocked!
Well, if you are also wondering the same, let us tell you that Akon’s real.name is bigger than you can guess! Apparently, the real name of this popular rapper is hold your breath, Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam. Akon is Senegalese-American, and on top of that, he was given 12 names at birth!
Rapper Akon has been a big name in the rapping world with three Grammy nominations in his name. His songs have always been popular one and fans just live his peppy music singles.
The Name Got Disclosure At The Ellen Degeneres Show Back In 2009!
The rapper disclosed his name first at the The Ellen Degeneres back in 2009. The host asked Akon to say his full name to the audience. The host later joked about the length as that she doesn’t even know if that is right or wrong and doesn’t in any way figure that out. The name surely surprised a lot of fans and a name that big is surely shocking. However, the rapper revealed that it is a part of his tradition and from where he comes from. He name is an amalgamation of some of his forefathers name as well.
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Later even the rapper could sense the amazement when he disclosed his real.name and said that if someone can repeat the whole name properly he will give that person $1000 then and there! Well, no one attempted!