The early 2000s were marked by a dynamic and diverse music scene. This era also saw the mainstream success of many musical acts including, the multi talented Akon. With his string of memorable hits, ...

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Superstar singer Akon was arrested in Georgia last week after authorities discovered a bench warrant had been issued for his failure to appear in court on a suspended license case, according to new ...

Bulky, obnoxious, and exorbitantly expensive, the Cybertruck seems tailor-made for the rich and famous. Take the Grammy-winning R&B superstar Aliaune “Akon” Thiam, for example. Last week, Akon was ...

“Lonely” and “Locked Up” singer Akon has been arrested, Us Weekly can confirm. The 52-year-old musician (real name Aliaune Thiam) was arrested on November 6, in Alpharetta, Georgia, according to jail ...

*In a bold move that’s lit up gossip feeds, Akon filed court docs claiming his wife of nearly three decades, Tomeka Thiam, doesn’t deserve “a dime” in spousal support. The response comes two months ...

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CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop/R&B artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. Police records show Akon ...

Akon was arrested last week in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to police records. The “Locked Up” singer, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was arrested by the Chamblee Police Department on Friday ...