(NewsNation) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly detained the most-followed creator on TikTok on Friday.

Khaby Lame, whose full name is Seringe Khabane Lame, is an influencer with Italian-Senegalese roots. He was detained at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada due to immigration issues, as reported by USA Today.

Lame, who is 25 years old and holds Italian citizenship, reportedly stayed in the U.S. beyond his visa’s allowed duration, according to ICE. He was offered the choice to leave the U.S. voluntarily by ICE after his detention, and he decided to exit the country.

Khaby Lame became famous during pandemic

Khaby Lame rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic after losing his job in Italy. Known for using the hashtag “learnfromkhaby,” he creates video content reacting to other creators demonstrating complicated life hacks.

Once he watches the “hack,” he shows himself easily completing it, typically without saying anything. Lame is reportedly an ambassador for the men’s clothing company Boss. He is also an ambassador for Binance and UNICEF.

Lame moved from Senegal to Italy as a baby, but as The Associated Press reported, he didn’t gain Italian citizenship until 2022.

In 2024, he was named one of People’s Creators of the Year. He told the publication at the time, “Before TikTok, I was working in a factory. I had a lot of different jobs. I was helping support my family — three little brothers, one older brother and my parents. Then my world changed completely. It’s a whole different life now.”

Lame’s detainment is one small part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. During his presidential campaign, he had promised to create mass deportations, which have led to ICE raiding workplaces, airports and more across the country.