Musician Akon made headlines when he was arrested in early November 2025. Life & Style breaks down everything to know about the situation, including why Akon was arrested. Why Was Singer Akon Arrested ...

CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. Police records show Akon, ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Akon, the five-time Grammy-nominated singer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his song “Locked Up,” was arrested last week in the metro Atlanta city of ...

Why Was Singer Akon Arrested? Akon – whose real name is Aliaune Thiam – was arrested on November 7, 2025 when he didn't show up to court in Georgia regarding a ticket he received for driving with a ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn ...