Grammy-nominated singer Akon, known for hits like "Locked Up" and "Smack That," was arrested on November 7, 2025, in Chamblee, Georgia, due to an outstanding warrant. (apnews.com) The 52-year-old artist, whose legal name is Aliaune Thiam, was taken into custody by the Chamblee Police Department and later released after approximately six hours. (wsbtv.com)
The arrest originated from a September 10 incident in Roswell, Georgia, where Akon's Tesla Cybertruck was found stranded due to a dead battery. During this encounter, police discovered that Akon's driver's license had been suspended since January 2023 for failing to appear in court. He was cited for driving with a suspended license and released at that time. (apnews.com)
On November 7, Chamblee police were alerted by a Flock security camera to a vehicle registered to Akon at Tint World, an auto styling center. Upon confirming his identity, officers arrested him on the outstanding warrant related to the earlier incident. (cbsnews.com)
Akon has not publicly commented on the arrest. He is currently on tour in India, having performed in Delhi on November 9, with upcoming shows scheduled in Bengaluru and Mumbai. (cbsnews.com)
This arrest adds to Akon's history of legal issues, including a 1998 gun possession charge in New Jersey, for which he received three years of probation. (the-independent.com)