Akon<\/a><\/strong> is no stranger to headlines about his personal life. The “Smack That” rapper, born\u00a0Alioune Badara Thiam, has openly embraced polygamy, fathering nine children and being linked to multiple women who have claimed to be his wives. Three years ago, he confirmed his sprawling family dynamic, and then one year later, musician Amirror went as far as to allege she was one of his four spouses. Now, Akon\u2019s complicated family world is colliding with the legal system, as his longtime wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce after nearly three decades of marriage.<\/p>\n Vinnie Levine \/ MEGA<\/p>\n According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE<\/a>, Thiam filed for divorce on September 11, just four days before what would have been the couple\u2019s 29th wedding anniversary. She cited \u201cirreconcilable differences\u201d as the reason for the split and listed their date of separation as \u201cTBD.\u201d<\/p>\n The paperwork also revealed that the pair share a 17-year-old daughter named Journey. Thiam requested joint legal custody but asked for physical custody of their teen, with Akon receiving visitation rights. She is also seeking spousal support and has asked the court to deny Akon any financial support from her.<\/p>\n So far, Akon has not commented publicly on the filing.<\/p>\n Instagram | Akon<\/p>\n The divorce could become even messier given Akon\u2019s unconventional family life. The Senegal-born artist has repeatedly defended polygamy, pointing to its acceptance in his home country, though U.S. law does not recognize the practice. With nine children and several women linked to him, dividing assets and custody could prove complicated as the proceedings play out.<\/p>\n The split comes as a shock to fans who have followed the couple\u2019s decades-long relationship. Akon and Thiam married in 1996, years before his rise to international stardom. Their marriage survived rumors, scrutiny, and Akon\u2019s public embrace of polygamy, but now, just shy of 29 years, it appears to have come to an end.<\/p>\n Instagram | Akon<\/p>\n Over the years, Akon has been outspoken about his personal beliefs when it comes to relationships and family structure. In a 2022 appearance on “The Zeze Millz Show,” the Grammy-nominated artist confirmed he is the father of nine children and openly embraced polygamy, a practice recognized in his home country of Senegal.<\/p>\n \u201c[Polygamy is] part of our culture. Absolutely,\u201d he explained during the interview. \u201cFor me, it looks normal, because it\u2019s culture for us. We didn\u2019t go outside of our African culture when we got to the Western world. See, the flaw that the Western world made is they created all these rules without putting nature into account.\u201d<\/p>\n MBS\/MEGA<\/p>\n In 2023, musician Amirror claimed she was among Akon\u2019s four wives, which reignited speculation about his family life.<\/p>\n Despite the rumors, the \u201cDon\u2019t Matter\u201d hitmaker has maintained that his focus has always been on being a present father. \u201cI\u2019m there for all nine of my kids,\u201d he said, stressing that his responsibility is to raise them \u201cto be responsible, to be understanding\u201d and to \u201cprotect their mother.\u201d<\/p>\n He went on to clarify what his role means day to day. \u201cMy job ain’t to be doing all that extra stuff and these holidays and recitals,” he said. “While I\u2019m taking care of my responsibility to make sure the family has a roof over their head and food, if I have the time to do that and show love, yes, I will do that. Communication allows me to be there every day. That\u2019s what my FaceTime phone is for.\u201d<\/p>\n Instagram | Akon<\/p>\n While his personal life may be in turmoil, Akon\u2019s professional empire and financial standing remain as impressive as ever. According to Celebrity Net Worth<\/a>, the \u201cChammak Challo\u201d hitmaker is worth an estimated $50 million, if not more, as of 2025.<\/p>\n Even without releasing major musical projects in recent years, Akon continues to cash in through royalties and an array of business ventures. At the height of his career, he was among the industry\u2019s top earners, pulling in around $20 million in 2009 alone. His record labels, Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution, helped launch the careers of stars like Lady Gaga<\/a><\/strong> and Gwen Stefani<\/a><\/strong>, solidifying his influence in pop and R&B.<\/p>\n The rapper and producer has also branched out far beyond music. He\u2019s dabbled in fashion, invested in diamond mines, and spearheaded several futuristic tech initiatives. His most ambitious undertaking is Akon City, a proposed $6 billion smart city in Senegal. Although the project has faced delays, it just goes to show how expansive his entrepreneurial ambitions are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Akon is no stranger to headlines about his personal life. The “Smack That” rapper, born\u00a0Alioune Badara Thiam, has openly embraced polygamy, fathering nine children and being linked to multiple women who have claimed to be his wives. 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