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Khaby Lame Detained, Released After Visa Overstay Drama

6/11/2025

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Khaby Lame, the TikTok sensation with the largest following, faced a brief detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying his visa. Conservative influencer Bo Loudon took credit for Lame's removal. Fortunately, the Italian-Senegalese star was permitted to leave voluntarily after his encounter at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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Khaby Lame, the TikTok sensation with the largest following, faced a brief detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying his visa. Conservative influencer Bo Loudon took credit for Lame's removal. Fortunately, the Italian-Senegalese star was permitted to leave voluntarily after his encounter at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.