Akon Addresses Estranged Wife’s Request in Divorce Filing

Akon has a response to his estranged wife’s request for spousal support.

He plans to put his money where his mouth is by evading spousal support payments altogether. The rapper and Tomeka Thiam are currently in court for a dissolution of their marriage.

Due to irreconcilable disagreements, Akon’s estranged wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce in September, just four days before their 29th wedding anniversary.

Akon Rejects His Wife’s Divorce Request

In her divorce application, Tomeka requested spousal support, and the songwriter checked the box requesting the court to stop providing it. 

Additionally, she checked the box requesting that the court revoke Akon’s spousal support award. In addition to filing the response in a Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, the rapper asked for joint physical custody of their shared 17-year-old child.

Tomeka wants shared legal custody and full physical custody of their child, according to TMZ. In 1996, Akon married his divorced wife, and in 2007, they received their only child, Journey.

The ‘Sunny Day’ singer’s marital bias may make the divorce more difficult.

Akon’s unusual family life, which was brought on by his inclination for polygamy, may make his divorce more messy. Since polygamy is common in Senegal, where he is from, Akon had stated time and time again that he had no issues with it, according to The Blast.

“It seems normal to me because it’s part of our culture. When we arrived in the West, we didn’t leave our African culture behind. “You see, the Western world’s fault is that they made all these regulations without considering nature,” the singer said.

Since polygamy is not recognized by U.S. law, the rapper is currently the father of nine children from many women. As the lawsuit progresses, it may become more difficult to share assets and custody.

When Akon got divorced, his net worth increased significantly.

In spite of the continuous upheaval in his personal life, the rapper’s wealth has increased, and this year alone, his net worth has reached an incredible $50 million. Even though Akon hasn’t put out any significant music in a while, he has kept accumulating income through royalties and other ventures.

The Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution record label boss, who was valued at roughly $20 million in 2009, at the height of his career, has had a tough journey to get there. 

He became a major player in the pop and R&B industry thanks to his label, which helped musicians like Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani achieve success.

Akon has ventured into a variety of fields outside of music, such as fashion, diamond mining, and technology, notably the $6 billion smart city that is being planned in Senegal, his native country.

The 52-year-old received a mugshot for not showing up for court two years ago.

Last week, DeKalb County police arrested Akon for having a suspended license that was found by an officer while conducting a check after his car broke down because of a dead battery.

His arrest was motivated by an active warrant that had been issued for him since September 10, according to The Blast. Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia, provided the warrant, which was classified as an out-of-county warrant. 

The rapper was cited by a police officer in September when it was discovered that he had a licensing issue since he had missed a 2023 court hearing. After being arrested, Akon was detained for six hours, including standing for a mugshot wearing an all-black sweatshirt.

Akon Was a 2021 Car Theft Victim

Four years ago, as the businessman was pumping gas in front of a gas station, his SUV was stolen, causing him to suffer a terrible loss. The incident allegedly took place at a gas station in Buckhead, Georgia.

However, Akon was able to track down the stolen car by using certain functions on his phone. The car was located near Forest Park, Georgia. At the time of the heist, a fairly recent change had occurred in the Atlanta City Council’s legislative branch.

The council was instructed to mandate that all gas stations have cameras installed on either side of their fuel pumps since theft had become “common occurrence.” One councilwoman went on to say, “It is not an exception. This intervention is necessary because the crime is serious enough and persistent enough.

Is Akon’s response going to cause further drama?