Whew! “Locked Up” singer Akon found himself on the wrong side of the law last week. According to DeKalb County jail records, the 52-year-old artist government name Aliaune Thiam, was arrested by Chamblee Police on November 7.
Authorities say the “Smack That” hitmaker was picked up on a warrant out of Roswell, though details surrounding the warrant haven’t been made public yet.
Fortunately for fans, it looks like the stay was short-lived. Jail records show Akon was released about six hours after being booked. No word yet from his team about what went down, but social media has been buzzing with jokes about how ironic it is that the man who gave us “Locked Up” ended up well — locked up.
Akon has long been one of the most influential voices to come out of the early 2000s R&B and hip-hop scene, blessing the charts with timeless hits like “Lonely,” “I Wanna Love You,” and, of course, “Locked Up.”
In recent years, the five-time Grammy nominee has shifted gears, pouring his energy into philanthropy and global development projects, especially across Africa. From building solar-powered cities to supporting youth initiatives, Akon’s been using his fame to spark real change.
For now, fans are just hoping this latest headline is nothing major. After all, the man’s been giving light to entire communities — let’s hope this little detour doesn’t dim his shine.