Khaby Lame, one of many world’s high TikTok creators, was not too long ago detained by U.S. immigration officials in Las Vegas and has since left the nation, The New York Instances stories. In accordance with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lame, an Italian Senegalese influencer identified 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 state of affairs grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Lame’s immigration standing to authorities. Loudon, who usually posts political content material, mentioned he reached out to contacts to report it.
Lame, 25, has constructed an enormous world following — and a string of lucrative brand deals — after he reportedly misplaced his job through the pandemic. Along with partnering with massive names like Hugo Boss, he has additionally appeared — very briefly — in a Hollywood film and starred in a three-part travel series about his time within the U.S. He hasn’t publicly addressed the incident as of this writing.