TikTok Star Khaby Lame’s Shocking U.S. Detention and Deportation
Oh joy, another celebrity getting themselves into a visa mess. Because, of course, they think they’re above the law. Khaby Lame, the Italian Senegalese TikTok sensation, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and told to leave the country. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get kicked out of the States? Apparently, Lame overstayed his visa, which is just peachy.
According to ICE officials, Lame entered the U.S. on April 30 and was later detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6. He was granted “voluntary departure,” which is just a nice way of saying he got kicked out. His management team, Sharks Celebrities Mgmt., claims the whole thing is “fake news” and that Lame didn’t even visit the U.S. this month. Save it, folks.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: what about his recent social media posts? Well, it seems Lame has been keeping busy, sharing a clip from a Brazilian national soccer team match in São Paulo, Brazil, on his Instagram Story on June 10. Because, you know, when you’re trying to avoid deportation, the best thing to do is post about soccer.
But wait, it gets better. Bo Loudon, a popular social media user and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump’s administration, has taken credit for Lame’s alleged detainment and departure. He claims he called some buddies in the administration, and voilà, Lame’s visa was revoked. I’m sure it had nothing to do with his massive following or his goodwill ambassador status with UNICEF.
Look, I’m not surprised by any of this. When you’re a social media star, you think you’re above the law, and you can just waltz into the U.S. without proper documentation. Newsflash: you’re not special, Khaby Lame. You’re just another celebrity who thinks they can do whatever they want.
And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things. When you’re a public figure, you need to follow the rules, not just make them up as you go along. I told you so: when you’re too busy being famous, you’re not paying attention to the details. And in this case, the detail was his visa status.
So, what’s next for Khaby Lame? Will he appeal the decision or just slink away with his tail between his legs? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: this is not the end of his social media career. He’ll just find another way to make headlines, mark my words.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and NBC News, E! News, People Magazine
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