A video that has recently gone viral on the internet shows R&B star Akon performing his hit song “Locked Up” while a man, reportedly a child predator, is being arrested. Although the exact location and time of the event are unknown, the presence of palm trees and the man’s unusual outfit suggest it might have taken place in Miami.
In the video, Akon is seen singing his classic track, which features lyrics about being confined and struggling with the law, as police apprehend the suspect. He is accompanied by a person playing the song’s instrumental on a boombox. Akon’s performance underscores the song’s fitting theme as the accused is taken into custody.
Akon is the latest rapper to appear on Vitaly’s Kick stream, which has recently gained attention for featuring such dramatic moments. Unlike previous streamed arrests, Akon did not interact with or demean the accused during the incident.
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"Locked Up," released in April 2004, was Akon's debut single and led to his successful album Trouble. The song reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard charts and topped the charts in several other countries, including Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Akon’s career also includes notable collaborations with artists like Lady Gaga and T-Pain.
Vitaly’s stream has stirred controversy and garnered a large following, with other rap stars like YG, The Game, and Ty Dolla $ign also making appearances. In recent news, Akon reunited with former protege T-Pain at Pain’s Wiscansin Festival in June and continues to work on his ambitious Akon City project in Senegal. Waza News will provide updates as more details emerge.