Akon was arrested in Georgia over the weekend after police issued a warrant on a vehicle registered to the singer. The Grammy-nominated hip-hop star (real name: Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam) was ...

Producer, singer, rapper, and developer Akon is clearing up any rumors and confusion about his ongoing “Akon City” project in Senegal after reports surfaced that the $6 billion project was being ...

ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - Akon, the five-time Grammy-nominated singer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his song “Locked Up,” was arrested last week near Atlanta in the ...

Just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce from Akon, citing irreconcilable differences. Court records confirm she is seeking joint legal custody of their daughter ...

Akon’s rep says his recent “arrest” was nothing more than a quick traffic ticket situation — and he’s already overseas living his best life. Akon’s name started trending this week after reports ...

Despite what you may have heard, the long-discussed Akon City project is “not gonna stop,” at least according to the man himself. Below, we dig into the latest on the planned Senegal city, which Akon ...

Akon is lacing up and calling out the haters. The global hitmaker behind “Locked Up” and “Smack That” just made it known that he’s down to step inside the boxing ring for a celebrity match and he’s ...

Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce from the multi-platinum singer and entrepreneur, bringing an end to a nearly three-decade marriage. According to newly surfaced court ...

Musician Akon made headlines when he was arrested in early November 2025. Life & Style breaks down everything to know about the situation, including why Akon was arrested. Why Was Singer Akon Arrested ...

Akon's plans to build a futuristic city in Senegal might have been scrapped, but the land that was supposed to house it apparently won't be going to waste. Back in 2020, the "Locked Up" hitmaker ...

Akon City, a planned $6 billion development on the coast of Senegal spearheaded by the singer , is no more, Bloomberg reports. Most of the land allocated for the project has been reclaimed by the ...