“TikTok star Khaby Lame has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation as an illegal alien.”

On June 6, 2025, Khaby Lame, a prominent TikTok creator, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Multiple reputable news organizations, including USA Today, NPR, and AFP, confirmed through official statements from ICE that Lame had entered the U.S. on April 30, 2025, and had overstayed the terms of his visa. ICE confirmed that Lame was granted the option of voluntary departure, which he accepted, and he subsequently left the country. While social media activist Bo Loudon claimed credit for alerting authorities to Lame's status, the core factual claim—that Lame was detained by ICE for immigration violations—is supported by official agency statements and consistent reporting from major news outlets.