Elow’n: Ivorian rapper sentenced to a one-year driving license suspension
The Ivorian rapper Elow’n, member of the group Kiff No Beat, has been sentenced to a one-year suspension of his driving license, including a three-month firm suspension, after a video was released showing him driving hands-free.
Le rappeur ivoirien Elow’n
The incident occurred in public and sparked a heated online controversy. This decision was made by the Ivorian justice system this Tuesday, punishing an act deemed a serious violation of road safety rules.
After his sentencing, the artist publicly acknowledged his faults, apologized, and promised to behave more responsibly in the future.
Behavior Deemed Irresponsible and Dangerous
The video that sparked the controversy shows Elow’n at the wheel of his vehicle, driving hands-free, apparently for a social media post.
This behavior, which was widely shared and commented on online, was classified as traffic incivility by the competent authorities. The court therefore imposed a one-year suspension of his driving license, including a firm three-month suspension and nine months suspended.
In other words, any new violation of the traffic code during the probationary period would result in more severe penalties.
The Artist’s Public Mea Culpa
Aware of the outrage caused by this incident, Elow’n spoke out on his social media to express his regret. “I acknowledge the facts that have been reproached to me (…) I take full responsibility for my actions,” he stated.