US EditionTikTok Star Khaby Lame Departs US After ICE Detention Over Visa Overstay
- Khaby Lame, the 25-year-old Italian TikTok star, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Las Vegas airport on June 6, 2025, for immigration violations.
- His detention followed entering the U.S. On April 30 and overstaying the visa terms, as confirmed by ICE in an official statement.
- Lame was released the same day and departed the U.S. By Saturday, with no official arrest or prolonged custody reported.
- Lame, known for silent comedic videos mocking online tutorials, has over 162 million TikTok followers and earned an estimated $16.5 million between 2022 and 2023, according to Forbes.
- The incident highlights that even public figures face standard visa enforcement procedures, as Khaby's case was resolved by voluntary departure without further legal action.
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TikTok superstar leaves US after being detained by ICE at Las Vegas airport
Khaby Lame, who holds the TikTok followers record with over 160 million followers on the platform, has left the United States after being detained by federal immigration at Harry Reid International Airport.
World’s top TikTok star Khaby Lame allowed to ‘self-deport’ by ICE after attending Met Gala – and then overstaying visa
Khaby Lame, the world's biggest TikTok star, was detained by US Immigration and Customs enforcement in Las Vegas and allowed to "self-deport" after overstaying his visa, officials told The Post.
TikTok star Khaby Lame detained in US over visa violation
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, was briefly detained by US immigration officials in Las Vegas last Friday for overstaying his visa, according to a statement from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Lame, 25, who holds Italian citizenship and was born in Senegal, had arrived in the United States on April 30 to attend the Met Gala on May 5. He was detained on June 6 at Harry Reid International Airport while attempti…
One of the most popular tiktokers in the world, Senegalese-Italian Khaby Lame, was arrested by the U.S. Immigration Service (ICE) in the past.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained By ICE In Las Vegas For Alleged Visa Violation
By Essence News Editors ·Updated June 9, 2025 Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week foran alleged over visa violation.The 25-year-old influencer was taken into custody June 6 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, ICE confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY. Lame, who was born in Senegal and is a citizen of Italy, entered the United States on Apri…
Khaby Lame, a popular Tiktoker, was arrested by the U.S. Immigration Service (ICE) and has been "self-deported" from the U.S.
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