Khaby Lame followed TikTok the most, with 162.7 million subscribers. He’s also the second person to cross 100 million followers on the platform. Born on 9 March 2000, he is a Senegalese-Italian social media personality.
He is famous for his TikTok videos in which he silently mocks overly complicated “Life Hack” videos in his videos he gives easy ways of doing things rather than performing Life Hacks, and his talent and sense of humor make his audience laugh. Lame shows in his videos how to solve daily routine hacks in a much simpler way. For instance, when someone uses scissors to cut their shirt caught in a car door, Lame opens the car door and removes his shirt.
After showcasing each hack, he adds his signature comedic touch by extending his arms and rolling his eyes to point out the common-sense way of solving the same complicated hack. At the start, his videos were primarily in Italian or his native language, but his silent gestures became the turning point that gave Lame rise to international fame.
What is Khaby's Net Worth?
Net Worth: $40 Million.
Lame is the most followed TikToker with 160 million fans, and media influencer amassed a lot and has a net worth of $40 million. For several years, Khaby secured the position of the second-most followed person on TikTok, following Charli D'Amelio. But in 2024 Khaby became the first most followed influencer with 142.5, whereas Charli D’Amelio has 142.2 million followers. Not only on TikTok Lame has 80 million subscribers on Instagram.
Quick Info
Full name | Khaby Lame |
Born | 9 March 2000 |
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Nationality | Senegalese, Italian |
Years Active | 2022 Present |
Subscribers | 11.1 million Youtube 162 million TikTok |
Occupation | Social media personality |
Siblings | 3 |
Earnings
Lame said in his one interview that he earns $750,000 per video clip. He earned $10 Million by 2022, and $17 Million in 2023.
TikTok Fame
Before rising to global fame as a social media sensation, Khaby was a modest factory worker in Chivasso. In March 2020, he lost his job when COVID-19 shut much of the country's manufacturing to a halt. With newfound free time, Khaby began posting consistently on TikTok, where he struck gold with a brilliantly simple concept: poking fun at overly complicated life hacks, paired with his now-trademark, sardonic smirk of exasperation.
As fame reaches the new journey, Khaby has made millions from sponsorships, appearance fees, and merchandise. His Instagram store features a diverse range of products, including candles, a popcorn machine, clothing, and a watermelon cutter.
Career as TikTok Star
Lame started his career as an influencer during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khaby Lame began creating TikTok videos, showcasing content like dancing and watching video games. As he’s Italian, he started gaining attraction on TikTok on his ‘duet’ and ‘Stitch’ videos, humorously mocking overly complicated life hacks.
By April 2021, Lame had surpassed Gianluca Vacchi to become the most-followed Italian TikToker. By July 2021 Lame was ahead of the second-most followed TikToker Addison Rae. Then, Charli D’ Amelio achieved the milestone of becoming the most followed influencer.
Personal Life
Khaby was Born on 9 March 2000 in Senegalese, Italy. He has three siblings, his family relocated to a public housing complex in Chivasso, Italy. Lame was working as a CNC machine operator at a factory near Turin, a job he lost in March 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In October 2020, Khaby Lame got engaged to Zaira Nucci.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does Khaby earn?
He earns $750,000 per clip, on TikTok through brand endorsements. In 2024, the estimated net worth is 16.5 million and USD 20 million.
2. Who is Khaby’s wife?
It was publicly announced that Lame had married Wendy Thembelihle Juel, in November 2023.
3. Is Khaby Lame deaf?
On my 4th birthday, my mom noticed I didn’t react to the loud noises from firecrackers and the celebration. I was put into speech therapy at 1 year old
