Louis , Missouri , United States Origin Dakar , Senegal Genres R&B , Hip-Hop , pop, Reggae Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer Years active 1996–present Labels Universal , SRC , Konvict Muzik , UpFront Associated acts Kardinal Offishall , Colby O'Donis , Lady Gaga , DJ Khaled , Lil Wayne , Snoop