Akon had a run-in with the police last week.
On November 6, the singer was arrested and booked in DeKalb County, Georgia. Page six reported on November 12. He was released just six hours later.
According to the newspaper, the arrest stemmed from an out-of-county warrant issued in Roswell, Georgia, for a suspended license.
The situation reportedly started on September 10, when the 52-year-old caught the attention of a police officer while stranded on the side of the road after his Tesla’s battery died. While Akon waited for a tow truck, the officer checked the Grammy nominee’s information and discovered that his driver’s license had been suspended after he failed to appear in court for a January 2023 hearing.
Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, was subsequently served with a summons.
His mugshot, which shows him wearing a black hoodie, has now been released.
The Grammy-nominated artist is best known for early 2000s hits such as Taste that And Onlybut lately, his personal life has also been making headlines.
In September, Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage, seeking joint legal and sole physical custody of their 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
