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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TikToker Khaby was detained for overstaying visa, now he has departed US, confirms ICE
ICE confirms that popular TikToker Khaby was detained for overstaying US visa. The immigration department confirmed that ICE detained Serine Khabane Lame, popularly known as Khaby, at the Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, for immigration violations, after such claims went viral with any official clarification. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Khaby entered the US April 30 and overstayed the terms of his visa. Khaby was granted voluntary departure June 6 and has since departed the US. Khabane "Khaby" Lame is a Senegalese-Italian TikTok star, born on March 9, 2000, and the platform's most-followed creator with over 162 million followers as of 2025. He gained fame during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic after losing his factory job in Chivasso, Italy, where he's lived since age one. Known for his silent, deadpan comedy, Khaby mocks overly complicated "life hack" videos by showing simpler solutions, using expressive facial reactions and a signature hand gesture. His wordless style, inspired by universal humor, has made him globally relatable. Khaby became TikTok's most-followed user in June 2022, surpassing Charli D'Amelio. He's earned up to $750,000 per post, with a net worth estimated at $16 million, through brand deals with Hugo Boss, Fortnite, and Walmart, among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He's also ventured into acting, appearing in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), starring in the Tubi series Khaby Is Coming to America, and judging on Italia's Got Talent. A practicing Muslim, Khaby married Wendy Thembelihle Juel in 2023, but they separated by May 2024. He's been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Fortune's 40 Under 40. Khaby's arrest or detainment was largely dismissed as fake news before ICE confirmed it. The speculation stemmed from posts by Conservative activist Bo Loudon. Khaby is an Italian citizen since 2022 though he stayed in Italy since childhood after his family came to the country from Senegal.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TikToker Khaby Lame arrested by ICE for illegally staying in US? Here's the truth
A claim went viral that TikToker Khaby was arrested by the ICE in US because of staying in the country illegally. One of the biggest TikTokers, Khabane Khaby Lame, was rumored to be arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with a screenshot of the ICE website with his name on it going viral. Barron Trump's best friend, social media influencer Lo Boudon, shared the screenshot and spread the news of Khaby's illegal status in the US and the subsequent arrest. But there is no confirmation about it. The screenshot shows 'Serigne Khabane Lame', who is not Khaby and the screenshot is also fake, social media users debunked the claim. Khaby is not for his short videos where he does not say anything but shows how easy some life hacks are. There is no information about Khaby being in the US. In 2022, Khabu was given Italian citizenship after moving to the country from his native Senegal as an infant. 'It is not that before, before signing, I didn't feel Italian, so very little has changed,' he said after being granted Italian citizenship. 'But now I am officially Italian, on paper. ' Khabane "Khaby" Lame is a Senegalese-Italian TikTok star, born on March 9, 2000, and the platform's most-followed creator with over 162 million followers as of 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo He gained fame during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic after losing his factory job in Chivasso, Italy, where he's lived since age one. Khaby became TikTok's most-followed user in June 2022, surpassing Charli D'Amelio. He's earned up to $750,000 per post, with a net worth estimated at $16 million, through brand deals with Hugo Boss, Fortnite, and Walmart, among others. He's also ventured into acting, appearing in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), starring in the Tubi series Khaby Is Coming to America, and judging on Italia's Got Talent. A practicing Muslim, Khaby married Wendy Thembelihle Juel in 2023, but they separated by May 2024. He's been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Fortune's 40 Under 40.
