Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality, has left the US after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa.

Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality with millions of followers, left the U.S. after immigration agents detained him in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa.

Khaby Lame’s net worth in 2025 consists of earnings from social media content, brand endorsements, and appearances. He is best known for his silent comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram.

Lame was born in Senegal and became an Italian citizen in 2022, Newsweek reported. The 25-year-old influencer came to the U.S. in April, but according to ICE officials, he overstayed his visa.

Carlin is a contributor for TIME. After losing his factory job in Italy during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Khabane “Khaby” Lame (pronounced Lah-MAY) started making comedy clips ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Khaby Lame, the world’s most popular TikTok personality with millions of followers, has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly ...