LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Rumors of the arrest of TikTok personality Khaby Lame in Las Vegas have been put to rest.
Khaby Lame (full name Seringe Khabane Lame), was detained by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement at Harry Reid International Airport on June 6, according to an ICE spokesperson.
Lame, a 25-year-old TikTok creator gone viral with around 162.2 million followers, was said to have “entered the United States April 30 and overstayed the terms of his visa,” shared the spokesperson.
Though rumors of Lame’s arrest circulated earlier in the week, the ICE spokesperson confirmed that “Lame was granted voluntary departure June 6 and has since departed the U.S.”
More local news on Channel 13
Happening today: Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout Las Vegas
Coming up: Free legal advice available at Ask-A-Lawyer events
Temperatures on the upswing in Las Vegas!
Amid threats, Nevada Legislative Police form special protection unit
North Las Vegas sees nearly 40% drop in traffic deaths; inside a ride-along with traffic police
Badlands ruling likely to cost Clark County taxpayers $12.4 million in latest legal defeat
Southwest Las Vegas residents sound off on campaign signs cluttering neighborhoods
Family of inmate joins demonstration in Las Vegas calling for better conditions
[RAW VIDEO] Man spraying cats with insecticide in Las Vegas
Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards names 2026 top actors
