Happy birthday! Akhenaton turns 56 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on September 17, 2024

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 56 on Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024.

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IAM frontman Akhenaton is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-producer-director Akhenaton has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Akhenaton, a cultural icon

Born Philippe Fragione in Marseille on September 17, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Akhenaton's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Akhenaton hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Akhenaton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Akhenaton, you're the best!