Khaby Lame, at present the world’s prime TikTok creator, was not too long ago detained by U.S. immigration officers in Las Vegas and has since left the nation, The New York Instances studies. In keeping with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lame, an Italian Senegalese influencer recognized for his silent, deadpan reactions to viral clips, overstayed the phrases of his visa after arriving in April. He was reportedly granted voluntary departure and is now overseas.
The scenario grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Lame’s immigration standing to authorities. Loudon, who typically posts political content material, stated he reached out to contacts to report it.
Lame, 25, has constructed a large international following — and a string of profitable model offers — after he reportedly misplaced his job throughout the pandemic. Along with partnering with large names like Hugo Boss, he has additionally appeared — very briefly — in a Hollywood film and starred in a three-part journey collection about his time within the U.S. He hasn’t publicly addressed the incident as of this writing.
