Global music star Akon recently found himself making headlines—not for his music this time, but for a brief run-in with the law in Georgia, USA.
The 52-year-old singer and producer, born Aliaune Thiam, was reportedly arrested by Chamblee Police on the morning of November 7 after officers discovered an outstanding warrant in his name.
According to reports from TMZ and local authorities, the Locked Up crooner was taken into custody, processed at DeKalb County Jail, and released just a few hours later.
Jail records confirm that Akon was booked and released the same day. His mugshot, which surfaced online, shows him dressed in a black hoodie, wearing a calm, almost stoic expression.
The situation reportedly stems from an earlier bench warrant issued in Roswell, Georgia, tied to a case involving a suspended driver’s license. Court documents reveal that the issue dates back to September, when Akon’s Tesla Cybertruck broke down on the road after a battery failure.
When police arrived to assist, they discovered his license had been suspended due to a missed court appearance for a separate incident in January 2023.
At the time, he was cited for driving with a suspended license and briefly detained. Authorities also noted finding what they described as an “illegal vape” in the vehicle.
Though Akon was released, a warrant was later issued after he failed to appear in court for the citation, resulting in his November 7 arrest.
Fortunately, the ordeal was short-lived. Akon was released within six hours, and as of now, neither he nor his representatives have issued an official statement about the matter.
Despite the minor legal hiccup, the five-time Grammy nominee remains focused on his music and ongoing projects. Best known for timeless global hits like Lonely, Smack That, and I Wanna Love You,
Akon has since evolved into a global entrepreneur and philanthropist. He continues to develop Akon City, his ambitious, futuristic smart city project in Senegal, powered by his own cryptocurrency, Akoin.
While the incident sparked some buzz online, Akon seems unbothered—proving once again that even a temporary setback can’t slow down one of the 2000s’ most influential voices.
#EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Akon has been arrested in Georgia.
Details: https://t.co/6Z6eNiEUPk pic.twitter.com/AuukAb2FEg
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 12, 2025