After such says went viral without any formal explanation, the immigration office confirmed that ICE detained Serine Khabane Lame, also known as Khaby, for immigration breaches at the Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas. Khaby entered the US on April 30th, according to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and he overstayed his card term. On June 6, Khaby was given a volunteer leave and has since left the US. Born on March 9, 2000, Khabane” Khaby” Lame is the most popular father of TikTok on the platform, having over 162 million fans as of 2025. After losing his shop work in Chivasso, Italy, where he’s lived since he was one, he gained popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. Khaby, renowned for his silent, droll comedy, mocks extremely complicated “life exploit” videos by presenting simpler solutions with expressive facial expressions and a signature hand gesture. His silent demeanor, which is influenced by general humor, has made him instantly recognisable on a global scale. CharliD’Amelio and Karby are TikTok’s most popular users as of June 2022, surpassing Karby. Through brand partnerships with Hugo Boss, Fortnite, and Walmart, he’s made up to$ 750, 000 per post, with an estimated net worth of$ 16 million. He has also entered the acting world, appearing in Bad Boys: Ride or Die ( 2024 ), playing in the Tubi series Khaby Is Coming to America, and taking the judging panel on Italia’s Got Talent. Khaby, a practicing Muslim, wed 2023’s Wendy Thembelihle Juel, but they divorced in May of that year. He has been listed among Forbes ‘ 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40. Before ICE’s confirmation, Khaby’s imprisonment or detention was mostly dismissed as bogus information. Bo Loudon, a traditional activist, allegedly posted the rumors. Khaby has been a member of Italy since 2022, but since his early years, his home has immigrated from Senegal.
