Khaby Lame
Senegalese-Italian TikToker who became the most-followed person on TikTok through silent, deadpan reaction videos — mocking overcomplicated 'life hacks' with simple common-sense solutions.
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History
- Lost his factory job during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and started posting on TikTok
- Became the most-followed creator on TikTok in June 2022, overtaking Charli D'Amelio
- His silent deadpan reaction format transcended language barriers — viral in every country
- Appeared at the Cannes Film Festival 2022 and multiple major brand campaigns
- Italian citizenship granted in August 2022 (was previously a legal resident from Senegal)
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References
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- Khaby Lame — TikTok
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- Khaby Lame — Wikipedia
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