American singer and rapper Akon has reportedly been arrested in Georgia (Picture: Anurag Mehra/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)Singer and producer Akon was briefly jailed in Georgia, USA after being arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to local authorities. According to DeKalb County jail records, he was booked and held for several hours before being released later that day. The warrant was issued for his arrest two months ago after police discovered he was driving with a suspended license, according to an arrest warrant obtained by The Independent. Akon was then arrested on a bench warrant on November 7. Neither Akon nor his representatives have publicly commented at the time of writing.

Source: The Times November 12, 2025 18:53 UTC