U.S. immigration officials recently detained TikTok star Khaby Lame, known for his comedic videos, alleging that he overstayed his visa. Lame, whose real name is Seringe Khabane Lame, entered the U.S. on April 30. He was released after being granted “voluntary departure” while detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Although Lame has not publicly commented on the incident, he has continued to post on social media, with his recent activity suggesting he is now in Brazil.
The agency representing Lame, Sharks Celebrities Mgmt., disputed the immigration report, claiming it was “fake news” and stating that Lame did not visit the U.S. this month. They also mentioned that the name contained in the report is incorrect. The timeline of his visits remains unclear, though he did attend the Met Gala in May.
With 162.2 million followers on TikTok, Lame gained popularity during the pandemic after being laid off from his factory job in Italy. He is also a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and is widely recognized by the hashtag “learnfromkhaby.”
This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened immigration enforcement and scrutiny at U.S. borders, especially under the Trump administration. Recently, other public figures, such as Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, have experienced similar interactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon returning from international trips. Piker alleged that he faced questioning about his political beliefs, prompting discussions about the motivations behind increased immigration inspections. The broader implications of such enforcement activities have led to protests and widespread concern among travelers regarding immigration policies in the U.S.
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