Why Was The Most Followed TikToker Khaby Lame Detained in US? Deets Inside

Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, was briefly detained in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa. The Italian influencer has since left the US following a voluntary departure.

Washington, June 10, 2025 —
Khaby Lame, the most-followed content creator on TikTok with 162 million followers, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last Friday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for violating visa conditions, according to an official ICE statement.

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The 25-year-old Italian national, who rose to global fame for his wordless reaction videos mocking overly complicated life hacks, was released the same day after agreeing to a voluntary departure from the United States. He has since exited the country.

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⚠️ ICE Statement and Legal Grounds

ICE confirmed:

“Seringe Khabane Lame, an Italian citizen, was detained June 6 in Las Vegas for immigration violations. He entered the U.S. on April 30 and overstayed the terms of his visa.”

There was no public response from Lame as of Tuesday morning.

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🧾 Controversial Involvement and Political Undertones

The situation drew online attention when Bo Loudon, a social media influencer known to be a close aide of Barron Trump, claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had alerted authorities about Lame’s visa status.

“I discovered he was illegal… overstayed an invalid VISA, evaded taxes, and I personally took action to have him deported,” Loudon wrote, adding he had worked with Trump-era DHS officials to facilitate the action.

These claims come against the backdrop of a renewed immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump, who returned to office in January and has since begun executing his promised mass deportation policy — parts of which are facing legal challenges in court.

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🌍 Who Is Khaby Lame?

Born in Senegal and raised in Italy, Khaby Lame became a global internet icon during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating silent, relatable TikToks that humorously simplified internet “life hacks”. His videos, known for their signature eye-roll and “palms up” gesture, have earned him major brand deals and global recognition.

Lame is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and according to Forbes, made an estimated $16.5 million between June 2022 and September 2023. He has been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40 lists.

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