TikTok star Khaby Lame has taken over the internet over the last few years due to his signature reaction memes and GIFs. His recent issues at a Las Vegas airport were no laughing matter, however, as he was detained by ICE.
Complex reported via the federal law enforcement agency that Lame voluntarily left the United States after being detained at a Las Vegas airport. Reportedly, the 25-year-old personality was in the United States on an expired visa; he was born in Senegal but is a citizen of Italy.
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Seringe Khabane Lame, 25, a citizen of Italy, June 6, at the Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada for immigration violations,” ICE wrote in a statement to Complex. “Lame entered the United States April 30 and overstayed the terms of his visa. Lame was granted voluntary departure June 6 and has since departed the U.S.”
Khaby Lame at the 95th Annual Academy Awards held at Ovation Hollywood on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Khaby Lame, born Seringe Khabane Lame, has yet to comment publicly on the arrest and having to leave the United States. He had a great last few years between attending The Met Gala last month and announcing his film debut with a star role in an international spy comedy 00Khaby.
“Acting has always been my dream, but I don’t want to improvise,” he told Variety. “This is why I am ready to delve deeper into my acting and English studies to perform at my best in this film.” He also committed to intense physical training because he did not want to be replaced by a stuntman.
In September 2022, he revealed that he made $750,000 per social media post. He collaborated with Hugo Boss and made $450,000 on just one post.
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