U.S. immigration officials recently detained popular TikTok star Khaby Lame, citing an alleged visa overstay, and instructed him to leave the country. Born Seringe Khabane Lame, the Italian-Senegalese creator entered the U.S. on April 30 and was granted “voluntary departure” after his detention at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Following his reported departure, Lame maintained an active presence on social media, including an Instagram story indicating he was in Brazil, but declined to comment to NBC News.
His management agency, Sharks Celebrities Mgmt., disputed the claims, labeling the ICE report as “fake news” and asserting that Lame had not traveled to the U.S. recently. Speculations about Lame’s last visit surfaced, with a prior confirmation of his attendance at the Met Gala in May. Lame rose to fame during the pandemic after being laid off from his factory job in Italy and currently boasts 162.2 million followers on TikTok. He is also a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, known for his comedic styles aimed at encouraging learning.
The incident aligns with a broader trend of immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration, including heightened vigilance at U.S. entry points. Recent months have seen social media users voice concerns about their experiences with immigration enforcement, and similar stories have emerged from other figures like Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who faced questioning upon returning from France. This growing atmosphere of immigration enforcement has sparked protests, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, against aggressive roundup efforts by authorities.
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