Who is influencer Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame?

KHABY Lame rose to global fame during the pandemic by silently mocking 'life hacks' on TikTok.

Here is everything you need to know about him and his content.

Who is Khabane 'Khaby' Lame?

Khabane 'Khaby' Lame is a Senegalese-Italian social media influencer known for his silent TikTok videos.

Born on March 9, 2000, in Senegal, his family moved to Italy when he was just one year old, where he grew up in a public housing complex in Chivasso, near Turin.

Before rising to fame, Khaby worked as a CNC machine operator but was laid off in March 2020.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began posting content on TikTok.

He has received several recognitions, including being listed in Fortune's 40 Under 40 and Forbes' 30 Under 30.

Khaby has also collaborated with brands like Hugo Boss and has appeared as a juror on shows like Italia's Got Talent.

In August 2022, he became an Italian citizen.

He continues to live in Italy and recently went through a marriage and subsequent divorce in 2024.

Beyond TikTok, Khaby has also made cameo appearances in films, including a voice role in Black Panther Wakanda Forever and a brief appearance in the 2024 film Bad Boys Ride or Die.

What content does Khaby Lame make?

Khaby Lame creates humorous content on TikTok, where he is best known for his silent reactions to overly complicated 'life hack' videos.

His content typically involves him watching these videos and then responding by performing the same task in a straightforward, common-sense manner.

He adds humor to his videos by using funny facial expressions, a signature hand gesture and not saying a word.

In addition to his life hack parodies, Khaby occasionally posts content related to trending topics, collaborations with other creators, and appearances in commercials or promotional content.

In June 2022, Khaby became the most-followed creator on TikTok, surpassing Charli D'Amelio.

As of September 2024, he has over 162.8 million followers and 2.5 billion likes on the platform.

In August 2021, he co-starred in the announcement video for Italian footballer Manuel Locatelli's signing with Juventus FC and in September 2021 he attended the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of the French film Lost Illusions.

In January 2022, Khaby signed a multi-year partnership with Hugo Boss and became the face of their #BeYourOwnBoss campaign.

This collaboration included appearances in ad campaigns and on the runway.

In 2022, Khaby also served as a juror at the Cannes Film Festival, where he judged TikTok short films.

He was also added as a character in the popular video game Fortnite Battle Royale, as part of the 'Last Resort' Battle Pass.

Since 2023, Khaby has been a judge on the Italian television show Italia's Got Talent.

What did Khaby Lame do before TikTok?

Before his rise to fame on TikTok, Khaby Lame worked as a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine operator at a factory near Turin, Italy.

A CNC operator typically works with machinery that cuts, shapes, and builds parts from raw materials using programmed computer instructions.