- TikTok sensation Khaby Lame has been ordered to leave the US following his arrest by US immigration officials at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6.
- The 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly violating his visa terms and was ordered to leave the country under a voluntary departure agreement.
Popular TikTok creator Khaby Lame has been ordered to leave the United States after his arrest by immigration officials at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Friday, June 6. The 25-year-old, known for his silent comedic skits, was detained for allegedly violating the terms of his U.S. visa.
Lame, who was born in Senegal and holds Italian citizenship, had entered the U.S. on April 30 and made headlines with his attendance at the Met Gala on May 5. However, immigration authorities claimed that his visa did not permit certain activities, leading to his detainment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
While the exact details of his visa violation remain undisclosed, ICE confirmed that his arrest was part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative, reportedly intensified under renewed policies influenced by the Trump-era directives.
Despite his arrest, Lame’s name was notably absent from ICE’s public detainee database, fueling confusion and online speculation about his whereabouts and legal status. Still, the TikTok star remained active on his social media accounts, posting on both TikTok and Instagram throughout the ordeal.
Lame was not deported forcibly but instead agreed to leave the country voluntarily, a move that allows him to avoid a formal deportation record and potentially reapply for U.S. entry in the future.
The incident has sparked conversation about the visa challenges foreign entertainers often face, especially amid tighter immigration enforcement in the United States.
