• Lame entered the U.S. on April 30, 2025 under the Visa Waiver Program, which permits Italian citizens to stay for up to 90 days. However, ICE officials claim he "overstayed the terms of his visa" and was ordered to leave voluntarily, a decision that avoids an official deportation record but still mandates his exit from the country.

In a shocking move that sent fans worldwide into a frenzy, Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian TikTok sensation known for his expressive facial reactions and silent comedy, has been deported from the United States for a visa violation.

The 25-year-old social media star, boasting an impressive following of over 162 million, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, 2025, at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Lame entered the U.S. on April 30, 2025 under the Visa Waiver Program, which permits Italian citizens to stay for up to 90 days. However, ICE officials claim he "overstayed the terms of his visa" and was ordered to leave voluntarily, a decision that avoids an official deportation record but still mandates his exit from the country.

The irony is hard to miss. A man who built a global brand by simplifying life's absurdities now finds himself ensnared in one of the most complex systems of all: immigration law.

Khaby's trademark silence has taken on a deeper significance in this context. He has yet to issue an official statement about the incident; instead, he has shared a new location on his Instagram story: São Paulo, Brazil.

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This deportation is part of a broader crackdown on immigration by the Trump administration, reigniting protests and debates across the U.S. regarding equity, fairness, due process, and the human cost of policy.

To millions, Khaby Lame was not just a content creator; he embodied perseverance. Born in Senegal and raised in Italy after his family relocated when he was just one year old, he rose to fame during the pandemic after losing his factory job. Armed only with a smartphone and his unique, expressionless humor, he transformed silence into a universal language of satire and critique.

Now, that powerful, unspoken voice has been forced out of the country. Although Khaby may no longer be on American soil, his influence endures, reminding us that sometimes the most impactful messages are those conveyed without words.