Akon, the renowned US hip-hop artist, found himself in legal trouble last week in the suburbs of Atlanta. The artist, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was apprehended by police in Chamblee for failing to appear in court regarding a citation for driving with a suspended license.
According to police records, the arrest took place on Friday, and Akon was subsequently transferred to the DeKalb County jail. His custody was then handed over to the authorities in Roswell.
The incident dates back to September 10, when Akon was discovered in a disabled Tesla Cybertruck on a heavily trafficked street. The vehicle’s location prompted a police officer to call for a tow truck.
During the wait, the officer conducted a routine check of the vehicle’s license plate. This revealed that Akon was driving without valid auto insurance and had a suspended driver’s license due to his failure to attend a court hearing scheduled for January 2023.
The artist’s legal woes are rooted in these findings, underscoring the importance of adhering to court schedules and maintaining valid driving credentials.
While he was waiting, the report states the officer checked the licence plate and found Akon had no valid auto insurance and had a suspended driver’s licence for failing to appear for a court hearing in January 2023.
Police impounded the truck and cited Akon for driving without a valid licence, the report says, taking the licence he was carrying and releasing him.
Police also found and seized an “illegal vape,” the report says.
Chamblee police told local news outlets they responded to a business called Tint World on Friday when a traffic camera alerted them that the Cybertruck was present and was connected to an outstanding warrant.
Akon is currently on tour in India.
He performed in Delhi on Sunday, two days after his arrest.
