Singer Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam and is known for the song Locked Up, was arrested but released six hours later
Singer Aliuane Thiam, known as Akon, was arrested in Georgia on an out-of-county warrant and spent six hours behind bars before being released, it was reported today.
The 52-year-old was taken into custody on 7 November. The warrant for his arrest was issued from New Mexico, but the reason for its issue has not yet been disclosed.
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