🌍 Who Is Khaby Lame?
Khaby Lame whose full name is Khabane Serigne Lame was born on the 9th of March 2000 in Dakar, Senegal. At the young age of one he was moved with his family to Italy and Chivasso, where there was Turin. Khaby Lame was raised up in a family of three siblings and studied in ordinary Italian schools till 14 years old. He attended briefly a madrasa (religious school) in his homeland of Dakar then he returned to Italy.
📉 Before Fame
Khaby Lame has gone to work in a factory in the presence of Turin before he became a celebrity. Through the COVID-19 lockdown, he was laid off in March 2020 at the factory he worked in. It is during this difficult period that he started creating videos in TikTok as just a way of entertaining himself.
🎥 Rise to Fame
One of the things that set the young entrepreneur apart fast was his responsive nature to those too complex life hacks in a completely non-verbal, minimalistic manner, saying little to nothing about it, other than the simple gesture or expression: “These are where the stupid solution is.” Khaby Lame was famous worldwide because of his voice-less reaction and composure.
In June 2022, he overtook TikTok personality Charli D Amelio to become the most-followed person on Tik Tok, with more than 160 million followers.
He also gained popularity on Instagram (approximately 81 million followers) and YouTube, as well as in 2022 was included in lists of Fortune 40 Under 40 and Forbes 30 Under 30.
🏛️ Citizenship & Faith
Khaby was born Senegalese but on August 17, 2022, he became an official Italian citizen. He is an Islam practitioner and a follower of the religion that he was brought up in.
🎤 Work Beyond TikTok
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Italia’s Got Talent – He became a judge on the show in 2023.
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Acting Cameos – He was in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Italian dub), and in 2024 in the film Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which he appeared in a cameo. He is also the star of his comedy show, Khaby Is Coming to America, which was released in June 2024.
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – Appointed in February 2025, promoting children’s rights in Africa.
🛑 U.S. Visa Incident
In June 2025, Khaby was briefly arrested by U.S Immigration (ICE) in Las Vegas, because he was out of his visa. He was granted a voluntary leave of the U. S.
📏 Height & Weight
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Height: approximately 6 ft 1 in (185 cm).
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Weight: around 75 kg (165 lb).
💰 Net Worth
Estimates for Khaby’s net worth vary:
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$16.5 million as of 2024.
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$20 million, per some 2025 sources.
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Earlier estimates in 2021–2022 suggested between $1–5 million.
Khaby Lame is capable of getting as much as $750,000 over a sponsored post. In 2022, he is said to have earned 10m. He earns on Tik Tok, sponsorship in the form of such companies as Hugo Boss, Fortnite, Sony Pictures, Walmart, appearances, acting, and merchandise.
🏠 Family & Personal Life
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Khaby’s first big purchase with his TikTok earnings was a larger house for his family of seven.
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He married Wendy Thembelihle Juel (model) in November 2023, but they divorced by May 2024.
🌟 Why People Love Him
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His no-speech style crosses language barriers—universal and easy to understand by anyone, anywhere.
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His facial expressions—raising eyebrows, palms up—say it all.
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Viewed as the “everyman,” he shows simple, clear solutions to everyday things.
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He stays humble and cares deeply about his family and fans.
❓ FAQs
Q: How old is Khaby Lame?
A: He was born March 9, 2000, so he is now 25 years old (as of June 2025).
Q: Why does he not speak in videos?
A: He chose silence so anyone anywhere could understand him without language. He uses facial cues to explain things better.
Q: How tall and heavy is Khaby?
A: He is about 6’1″ (185 cm) tall and weighs around 75 kg (165 lb).
Q: What is Khaby Lame’s net worth?
A: Estimates range from $16.5 million to $20 million as of 2025.
Q: Is Khaby married?
A: He married Wendy Juel in Nov 2023, but they divorced in May 2024.
Q: What happened in the U.S. in 2025?
A: Khaby Lame was detained by ICE in Las Vegas in June 2025 for overstaying his visa. He agreed to self-deport and left the U.S. voluntarily.
Q: What else does he do beyond TikTok?
A: He’s a judge on Italia’s Got Talent (2023), has acted in films and shows, and is now a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (2025).
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