KHABY LAME OF TIKTOK FAME DETAINED BY ICE. WAS IT A RACIST SETUP?
Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian TikTok sensation with over 160 million followers, was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in early June 2025. Known for his silent, comedic skits that mock overcomplicated life hacks, Lame’s content is universally relatable and deliberately apolitical. Yet, his detention sparked a firestorm of speculation, with right-wing radicals on X claiming credit and labeling him a “far-left extremist.” How did a non-political content creator become the target of such scrutiny, and why were X’s right-wing voices the first to break the news?
According to posts on X, Lame was detained after an individual named Bo Loudon, who claimed ties to former President Donald Trump, reported him to authorities for allegedly overstaying a visa and evading taxes. ICE confirmed the detention, and Lame was granted “voluntary departure,” leaving the U.S. shortly after. The speed with which right-wing influencers amplified the story—before mainstream outlets—raises questions about their access to insider information and motives. Loudon’s boastful post on X, echoed by accounts like @dom_lucre
, framed Lame as a dangerous figure, despite his content being devoid of political messaging.
Lame’s videos rely on facial expressions and gestures, not words, making the “left-wing extremist” label absurd. His global appeal stems from humor that transcends borders and ideologies. So why the attack? Some X users, like @Sjacobs2020
, argue it’s racial profiling, pointing to Lame’s Black identity as a factor. The claim that he was targeted for being a person of color gains traction when considering the lack of evidence tying him to any criminal or political activity.
The incident highlights the power of X as a platform where unverified claims can shape narratives.
Right-wing influencers, with their knack for sensationalism, weaponized Lame’s detention to push an anti-immigrant agenda, casting a Black creator as a threat without proof. Was this a coordinated effort to flex political muscle, or just opportunism? The fact that Loudon bragged about working with DHS suggests a deeper network at play, one that thrives on X’s real-time echo chamber.
Lame’s detention wasn’t just about him—it’s a warning. When a Black creator with no political agenda can be targeted, anyone can. The revolution won’t be televised, but it’s brewing online, where truth battles misinformation daily.
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