Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, was recently kicked out of the United States. Yes, you read that right. The man with over 162 million followers, known for his silent reactions and viral videos, faced real trouble with U.S. immigration.
Khaby flew into Las Vegas for a trip. But when he landed, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stopped him. The reason? Officials believed he had overstayed his visa.
He was detained briefly—but not thrown in jail. Instead, he was told to leave the country immediately. Within hours, Khaby left the U.S. on his own. No charges. No drama. But definitely a big message.
Khaby is a global celebrity, yet he still had to face strict immigration rules. This shows that fame doesn’t always protect you—not even in a country that loves influencers.
What makes this more shocking is the silence from his team. No major posts, no long statements. Fans are confused, and critics are asking: Was he careless, or is the U.S. just being too strict?
Even with this incident, Khaby’s career seems fine. He was at the Met Gala this year, he’s a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and he’s still doing brand deals. Just last week, he posted with Will Smith. So, while the U.S. trip didn’t go well, he’s not canceled—yet.
The question now is: Should celebrities get special treatment at borders? Or should rules be the same for everyone—even the most followed man on TikTok?
Khaby’s U.S. trip may be over, but the debate is just getting started.
What do you think? Was this fair or too harsh? Let us know in the comments.