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TikTok Star Khaby Lame Leaves U.S. After ICE Detention

Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok star, voluntarily departed the U.S. following a brief detention by ICE for overstaying his visa.


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  • Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian TikTok star with over 162 million followers, was detained by ICE in Las Vegas for visa overstaying.
  • He entered the U.S. on April 30 and was detained at Harry Reid International Airport on June 6.
  • Lame was granted voluntary departure to avoid a deportation order after his detention by immigration authorities.
  • The detention was reportedly initiated after a report from fellow influencer Bo Loudon regarding his immigration status.
  • Despite the incident, Lame continues to maintain his popularity and has signed partnerships with brands like Hugo Boss.

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Highlight Bo Loudon's influence as a conservative Gen Z figure and his ties to Trump.

Bo Loudon is a conservative Gen Z influencer who has called Donald Trump’s son Barron Trump his 'best friend'.

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Pro-Trump Gen Z influencer takes credit for helping ICE detain TikTok star Khaby Lame
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"…Bo Loudon, a conservative Gen Z influencer, is taking credit for helping Immigration and Customs Enforcement briefly detain Italian-Senegalese social media star Khaby Lame."

Khaby Lame, world’s most popular TikToker, is forced to leave US
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"…The detention came amid a spike in ICE enforcement since Trump took office, with the president’s crackdown also becoming powerful ammunition in fights between social media superstars."

Popular TikTok star leaves US after being detained
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"…Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."

TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer
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"…Lame, an Italian Senegalese influencer known for his silent, deadpan reactions to viral clips, overstayed the terms of his visa after arriving in April."

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained and Released By ICE
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"…Lame recently posted an Instagram story from Brazil, seemingly confirming he’s no longer in the US."

TikTok’s Most Popular Star Khaby Lame Leaves US After Being Detained by ICE
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"…TikTok star Khaby Lame has voluntarily left the United States after being detained by immigration agents in Nevada for allegedly overstaying his visa."

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