Akon Got LOCKED UP in Georgia (But They Let Him Out)

UPDATED: November 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST

Rapper/singer Akon was recently arrested in DeKalb County on a warrant.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to TMZ that the “Locked Up” hitmaker was arrested by Chamblee Police in the early hours of November 6. The artist – real name Aliaune Thiam – was booked and released within 6 hours.

TMZ reports that Akon had a bench warrant for failure to appear for a suspended license. The incident happened in September, when he was spotted with a Tesla Cybertruck in the middle of the road.

After he informed police that the battery died, a tow truck was called. While waiting, an officer found out that Akon’s license was suspended after failing to appear in court in January 2023. Cops issued a citation for driving with a suspended license and ultimately released Akon. However, he failed to follow up on the court appearance, leading to his arrest.