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.
Overview
- 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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Analysis
Summarize Khaby Lame's departure from the U.S. after visa issues and ICE detention.
Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality, voluntarily left the U.S. after being briefly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa.
Lame was detained at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday but was not deported and was allowed to leave the country.
Lame gained global recognition during the pandemic solely through silent videos showcasing his reactions to complex 'life hacks.'
He has 162.3 million followers on TikTok.
Lame entered the United States on April 30 and overstayed his visa.
Voluntary departure enables individuals facing removal from the US to avoid a deportation order on their immigration record.
In 2022, Lame signed a multi-year partnership with designer brand Hugo Boss.
He was appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in January.
Articles (14)
"…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."
MSNBC·21d·"…The Italian-Senegalese influencer is now one of the most high-profile people to be swept up in Donald Trump’s crackdown on migration."
The Guardian·20d·"…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."
Boston Globe·21d·"…Lame arrived in the United States on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."
CNN·20d·"…Lame reportedly arrived in the U.S. on April 30, a few days before he attended the Met Gala in New York City."
Deadline·20d·"…Lame was granted voluntary departure June 6 and has since departed the U.S."
NPR·21d·"…Lame llegó a Estados Unidos el 30 de abril y “excedió los términos de su visa”, dijo el portavoz del ICE."
Chicago Tribune·21d·"…Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."
ABC News·21d·"…Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and "overstayed the terms of his visa," the ICE spokesperson said."
CBS News·20d·"…Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."
Associated Press·21d·"…Lame, an Italian Senegalese influencer known for his silent, deadpan reactions to viral clips, overstayed the terms of his visa after arriving in April."
TechCrunch·20d·"…Lame recently posted an Instagram story from Brazil, seemingly confirming he’s no longer in the US."
New York Post·21d·"…TikTok star Khaby Lame has voluntarily left the United States after being detained by immigration agents in Nevada for allegedly overstaying his visa."
Epoch Times·20d·"…In spite of, or perhaps due to, the enormous following, he was put on ICE’s radar for apparently violating his visa."
Western Journal·21d·FAQ
Khaby Lame was detained by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. He entered the U.S. on April 30 and was detained at Harry Reid International Airport on June 6.
A voluntary departure allows Lame to avoid a deportation order on his immigration record, which could otherwise prevent him from returning to the U.S. for up to a decade.
Khaby Lame has not publicly commented on the situation.
The detention occurs amid President Donald Trump's escalating crackdown on immigration, which includes increased ICE activities and enforcement.
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