Akon Arrested in Georgia: Grammy-Nominated Singer's Shocking Run-In with the Law
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Grammy-nominated singer Akon was taken into custody in Georgia last week after a bench warrant was issued due to a missed court date related to a suspended driver's license. According to reports, the Senegalese-American artist, 52, was pulled over by police on November 7 after his vehicle was linked to the outstanding warrant issued in September following a traffic stop in Roswell, Georgia. The Chamblee Police Department confirmed the arrest, stating that Akon cooperated fully with authorities. He was released within six hours of being booked. Akon, whose real name is Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, has an estimated net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. With a successful music career spanning over two decades, he first rose to fame in 2004 with his hit single Locked Up. His debut album, Trouble, was released the same year, followed by his 2006 album Konvicted, which went triple platinum. The singer's personal life has been in the spotlight recently, with his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filing for divorce in September, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple has been married for nearly three decades and has a 17-year-old daughter, Journey. The divorce proceedings are ongoing, with Tomeka seeking joint legal custody and sole physical custody of their daughter, as well as spousal support from Akon.
