Grammy-nominated singer Akon, whose full name is Aliaune Badara Thiam, was arrested on November 7, 2025, in Chamblee, a suburb northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Police say the artist was taken into custody after a traffic-camera alert flagged a vehicle connected to an outstanding warrant.

According to local records, Akon’s license had been suspended since January 2023 after he failed to appear in court. The suspension followed an earlier incident on September 10, 2025, when his Tesla Cybertruck was found disabled on a Georgia roadway. While waiting for a tow, responding officers discovered that his license was suspended and that he lacked valid insurance. A vape device was also reportedly seized at the scene.

A warrant was later issued for failure to appear, which was executed when Akon returned to the area in November. He was booked at the DeKalb County Jail, transferred to Roswell police custody, and released the same day on bail. No new charges have been filed beyond the outstanding warrant.

Representatives for Akon have described the case as a clerical issue, saying that court obligations had been met but that the records were not properly updated. The singer is expected to address the matter in court in December.

The arrest highlights how administrative oversights can escalate into larger legal issues, especially for public figures whose travel schedules span multiple countries. For Akon, who continues to perform internationally and maintain business ventures across Africa and the United States, even a minor legal snag can draw global attention.

Despite the brief arrest, Akon resumed his tour schedule almost immediately, performing in Delhi, India, just days later on November 10. His team has not issued further comment since his release.