Who is Khaby Lame?
| Full Name | Khabane Lame |
| Relationship Status | Married to Zaira Nucci |
| About | Khaby Lame is the most-followed person on TikTok, known for his silent comedy videos that humorously point out overcomplicated life hacks. His wordless reactions and deadpan expressions transcend language barriers and have made him a global phenomenon. |
| Age | 24 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthday | March 9, 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Senegal |
| Current Residence | Milan, Italy / Los Angeles, USA |
| Early Career | Worked in a factory in Italy until he was laid off during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Started posting on TikTok as a way to pass time during lockdown. |
| Breakthrough Moment | His simple, silent reaction videos to overcomplicated life hacks went viral in early 2021, catapulting him to TikTok stardom without saying a word. |
| Notable Projects | Brand partnerships with Hugo Boss, Xbox, Amazon Prime, appeared in Juventus FC videos, walking fashion shows, starring in commercials. |
| Major Achievements | Most-followed person on TikTok (161+ million followers), surpassed Charli D’Amelio in 2022, Forbes 30 Under 30, received Italian citizenship in 2022. |
| Net Worth | Estimated $15-25 million (as of 2026) |
| Estimated Monthly Income | Estimated $800K-1.5M per month from TikTok creator fund, brand deals, and endorsements |
| TikTok Stats | 161+ million followers with 2.5+ billion total likes |
| Instagram Stats | 80+ million followers |
| YouTube Stats | 3+ million subscribers |
| Fun Facts | • Never speaks in his videos • His signature move is the shrug and hand gesture • Moved from Senegal to Italy as a child • Became Italian citizen in 2022 • Married his longtime girlfriend in 2022 |
| Most Viral Content | Silent reaction videos debunking complicated life hacks, his signature deadpan expression and hand gestures. |
| Best Advice | “You don’t need words to make people smile. Simplicity is powerful.” |
| Social Media Profiles | • TikTok: @khaby.lame • Instagram: @khaby00 • YouTube: @KhabyLame |
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