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TikToker Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame arrested by ICE in Las Vegas? What we know
Unverified claims about TikToker Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame's alleged arrest have surfaced on social media.
Social media influencer Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame, known globally for his silent comedic videos on TikTok, was allegedly arrested in Las Vegas on Friday, according to claims made by political activist Bo Loudon.
Lame, who holds Senegalese and Italian citizenship, is allegedly being held at the Henderson Detention Center in Nevada. As of now, there is no official confirmation from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other relevant authorities.
“President Trump's ICE just officially arrested far-left TikToker, Khaby Lame, whom I reported as an illegal alien. According to the official DHS website, he's currently being held at the Henderson Detention Center and is in ICE CUSTODY,” Loudon wrote on X.
In another X post, Loudon wrote, “Meet far-left TikTok star “Khaby Lame.” He's an ILLEGAL ALIEN! I've been working with the patriots at President Trump's DHS to make this happen. He was just ARRESTED in Vegas and is in ICE CUSTODY! To verify, go to ICE's Locator, type the A-number, and Senegal as country.”
Loudon also shared a screenshot purportedly from the ICE detainee locator website, listing Lame as being in custody. However, Hindustan Times cannot independently verify the authenticity of the screenshot, and no official statement has been made by Lame's representatives or ICE.
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Who is Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame?
Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame, 25, is a Senegalese-Italian influencer best known for his TikTok videos. He rose to international fame during the COVID-19 pandemic by reacting to life hacks without speaking. In 2022, Khaby Lame was listed in Fortune's 40 Under 40 and Forbes' 30 Under 30. As of 2025, he is the most-followed TikToker with more than 162 million followers. Lame also made his Met Gala debut earlier this year.
