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Singer Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Out-of-County Warrant

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American singer Akon has been arrested in Georgia after authorities discovered he was wanted on an out-of-county warrant issued in Roswell, New Mexico, officials have confirmed.

According to police reports, the 52-year-old artist, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was taken into custody by Chamblee Police on the morning of November 7 after his white Tesla triggered a Flock security camera alert linked to the warrant.

Officer Joshua Rosa located the Senegalese-born artist near a Tint World shop on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. After verifying his identity, Akon was arrested. The “Locked Up” singer reportedly remained calm and cooperative during the process, acknowledging that he was aware of the warrant.

A search conducted by officers revealed no weapons or contraband. Akon was then transferred to the DeKalb County Jail, where he was booked and released roughly six hours later.

While the specific details surrounding the Roswell warrant remain unclear, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed both the arrest and release to TMZ, which also published Akon’s mugshot, showing him in a black hoodie with a neutral expression.

Akon rose to international fame in the early 2000s with chart-topping hits such as “Locked Up,” “Lonely,” and “Smack That.” In recent years, he has focused on business and philanthropy, spearheading projects like Akon Lighting Africa, which provides solar energy to rural communities, and the ambitious Akon City project in Senegal, a futuristic, cryptocurrency-powered metropolis inspired by Black Panther’s Wakanda.

As of now, Akon’s team has not released an official statement regarding the arrest or the reason behind the warrant.

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