Sayonara, USA: TikTok's Khaby Lame Bid Adieu after Las Vegas Detainment
USA Authorities Depart Khaby Lame, TikTok Influencer, Due to Expired Visa - Visa Expires: Departure of TikToker Khaby Lame following US Arrest
Viacing Vegas, baby! TikTok superstar, Khaby Lame, bid adieu to the land of the free and the home of the brave, following his detainment by immigration agents in Sin City. Here's the lowdown on his dramatic exit.
Famed globally as the silent, sarcastic tonic to life's overcomplicated DIY follies, Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer, charmed the world with his antics on TikTok. With a following north of 162 million, this digital maverick found fame during the pandemic, leaving his factory job and servants' quarters behind in Chivasso near Turin, Italy, to dance his way into our hearts.
The Vegas Voyage and the Voluntary Farewell
Arriving in the U.S. on April 30, 2025, Lame stayed a tad too long, overstaying the terms of his visa. Soon, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made a beeline for the Senegalese-Italian powerhouse, catching him at Harry Reid International Airport in Vegas.
In a twist, though, Lame managed to score a voluntary departure from the U.S., which allows dandies like him to scram without a deportation order on their immigration records. This nifty move avoids the possibility of a 10-year ban on re-entering the States.
In a Crackdown Climate
Lame's Vegas velociraptor ride occurred amidst an escalating immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump, including a series of ICE raids in LA that caused quite the ruckus. The entertainment industry has been vocal in their criticism of increased immigration enforcement, with many hastily scribbling disapproval in their tweets and posts.
As for Lame, he's yet to share a peep about his detention. Perhaps, he's enjoying the Venetian's all-you-can-eat buffet and contemplating his next viral move. Stay tuned, folks!
- Despite the escalating immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump, TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, who faced detainment for overstaying his visa, managed to secure a voluntary departure from the United States, avoiding a potential 10-year ban on re-entering the country.
- Amidst the controversy surrounding his detainment, the entertainment industry has shown solidarity towards Lame, with many criticizing increased immigration enforcement and voicing their concerns on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
