Joshua Block, popularly known as “World of T-Shirts,”has made headlines recently after being deported from Dubai, a decision believed to be linked to his prior criminal record. In a series of Instagram posts that have since been removed, Block revealed that he was detained at the airport’s immigration facility and was scheduled to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport shortly thereafter.
In a screenshot shared by Daniel “Keemstar”on his show, Drama Alert, Block explained his situation: he was expelled from the UAE due to an arrest linked to an incident in 2024. He stated:
“I was deported from Dubai by immigration because of an arrest in 2024 for the subway incident. I don’t know how long they will hold me at the airport before I can come home, but I’ve been to Canada three times. I don’t know how this is a problem.”
On social media platform X, through the handle @JoshBlockUpdate, the streamer shared two posts asserting that his deportation was unrelated to his arrest record. He expressed confusion regarding the hold-up and the timing of his return to the U.S.:
“I got deported from UAE at immigrations. They said they have no reason why they will put me on the next flight back to JFK. Update: it’s not due to a past arrest. It’s unknown why I can’t enter Dubai or when I can fly home.”
On April 10, 2025, Block posted a video on Instagram where he announced that he was finally returning to the United States. In the video, he revealed his struggles with exhaustion, stating:
“I have been awake for almost 48 hours now. Honestly, I may die of sleep deprivation. Wish me luck.”
Exploring the Online Career of Joshua Block, aka “World of T-Shirts”
Joshua Block has gained significant recognition as a content creator on TikTok, renowned for his engaging real-life (IRL) content. With over 3.3 million followers on TikTok, he has cultivated a dedicated fanbase.
However, his online journey has not been without controversies. In June 2021, Block sparked outrage when a clip surfaced of him mistreating a fish. More recently, in 2024, he ventured into the cryptocurrency space by launching a meme coin, $BLOCK, on the Solana blockchain. Unfortunately, the coin suffered a substantial decline in value shortly after its introduction.
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In addition to TikTok, Block also maintains a YouTube channel, @REALWorldofTShirts, boasting over 22,300 subscribers. His last livestream, which featured controversial internet figure Jason “Mr. Based”Lubell Itzler, occurred two months ago.