Superstar singer Akon was arrested in DeKalb County last week, according to jail records.
The 52-year-old, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was arrested by the Chamblee Police Department on November 7.
Jail records indicate Thiam was arrested on a warrant out of Roswell.
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Channel 2 Action News is working to learn what led to an arrest warrant being issued in Roswell.
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Thiam was released about six hours after being booked, jail records indicate.
The five-time Grammy-nominated singer rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his song “Locked Up.”
He’s also known for songs like “Lonely,” “I Wanna Love You,” “Smack That” and more.
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In recent years, Thiam has focused on charitable and philanthropic efforts while also releasing music.
Channel 2 Action News has reached out to his team for a comment.
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