Hip-hop sensation Akon found himself in legal trouble last week in the Atlanta suburbs due to his absence at a court hearing regarding a ticket for driving with a suspended license.

According to police records, Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was apprehended on Friday by officers in Chamblee, a town just outside of Atlanta.

Following his arrest, Akon was taken to the DeKalb County jail and subsequently transferred to the custody of the Roswell police. He was processed at another facility, where he posted bail and secured his release later that day.

Born in the United States to Senegalese parents, Akon made a significant impact on the RnB scene with his debut album in 2004.

The artist, who has received Grammy nominations, has been featured on more than a dozen Top 10 hits, such as “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” and “Locked Up.” Beyond music, he has engaged in numerous philanthropic efforts in Africa, drawing from his childhood experiences in Senegal.

Representatives for Akon didn’t immediately respond to requests seeking comment.

Police reports from Roswell show Akon, who lists an address in gated community in neighboring Alpharetta, was found September 10 in a disabled Tesla Cybertruck on a busy street. 

The police officer called for a tow truck.

While he was waiting, the report states the officer checked the licence plate and found Akon had no valid auto insurance and had a suspended driver’s licence for failing to appear for a court hearing in January 2023.

Police impounded the truck and cited Akon for driving without a valid licence, the report says, taking the licence he was carrying and releasing him. Police also found and seized an “illegal vape,” the report says.

Chamblee police told local news outlets they responded to a business called Tint World on Friday when a traffic camera alerted them that the Cybertruck was present and was connected to an outstanding warrant.

Akon is currently on tour in India. He performed in Delhi on Sunday, two days after his arrest.