Lame—who is originally from Senegal but is now an Italian citizen—is one of the most famous content creators on the platform with a follower count of over 162 million (the most on TikTok); he ...

Social media personality – Khaby Lame remains the most-followed person on TikTok in 2025, with over 162 million followers. Known worldwide for his signature silent reactions and satirical takes ...

Lame, who has more than 162 million TikTok followers, has stayed active on social media since the incident. On Saturday, he posted a promotional TikTok video for Kellogg’s cereal.

Lame, 25, is a current citizen of Italy and reportedly “overstayed the terms of his visa,” ICE reported.

Khaby Lame, the man who has become the most-followed TikTok star, is heading back home to Italy after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, according to reports.

See our privacy policy. Khaby Lame catapulted to fame on TikTok for his silent videos and trademark palms-up gesture at the camera, garnering Lame 16.2 million followers on the TikTok platform.

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 overstaying ...

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.