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Vh1′s Behind the Music special continues to profile the most popular acts in the industry with the latest episode focusing on Akon.

During the Behind the Music show, Akon touched on a wide range of topics, including his humble roots in Africa, moving to the U.S., and the death of his closest friend, Screw. Additionally, the auto-tuned singer shared details about launching the career of Lady Gaga and dealing with the death of his idol, Michael Jackson.

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— Trent