Akon: Muzik of a Konvict

With a nod to Akon's record label, Konvict Muzik, this biographical portrait tells the story of how Senegalese-American Aliaune Thiam became Akon -- a best-selling R&B artist whose singles have consistently charted high on Billboard rankings. As the program reveals, some of Akon's first hits, including "Locked Up" and "Konvicted," were inspired by his own life and the time he spent in prison, where he began putting his musical ideas down on paper.