Khaby Lame went from being relatively unknown to securing megastar status in just a few years' time.
I immediately understood that it was the perfect platform for me," Lame admitted toGQin a 2022 interview.
And that it is.
Lame, who came from humble beginnings, has amassed over 160 million followers on TikTok.
“And I keep making videos with the same ideals,” he said.
“I’m happy about my accomplishments, but those are not my main things.”
It is remarkable the direction his life has taken.
I thought it’d be nice to work for them."
He was born in Senegal and relocated to Italy as a toddler with his family.
A month later, his citizenship was officially granted,AP Newsreported.
However, Lame didn’t need to take an oath to know who he was.
One of the highlights in his rise to fame was spending time with Snoop Dogg.
In an interview withPopSugar, he revealed he was “starstruck” when meeting the rapper.
These days, though, Khaby Lame’s online content is created without the use of his dialogue.
And that has been the foundation for his success.
By not focusing on one language, Lame has a universal appeal.
There are no language barriers, allowing people worldwide to enjoy his bodily humor.
I thought of a way to reach as many people as possible.
And the best way was not to speak," he said.
“I hope to continue like this.”
This is just one fashion opportunity that has opened up for Lame since becoming a megastar.
Lame has also collaborated with Hugo Boss for a limited-edition capsule collection, which was released in 2022.
If things go according to plan, you may see Lame on the big screen.
And if everything aligns the way he wants, Will Smith could be starring alongside him.
“Then, like all actors or aspiring actors, my dream is to win an Oscar.
To make this happen, however, I will have to continue studying.”
This studying includes learning additional English and taking acting classes.
“My dream is to become an actor and make people laugh,” he toldMashable.
Thankfully for fans, an autobiographical film about his life has already been made.
Khaby helps us to bring diverse, young, international and Italian fans to our historic festival."
He has learning difficulties
Havingdyslexia and dyscalculiamade traditional learning more challenging for Khaby Lame.
This is the #DyslexiaRevolution."
“But at the same time, I was a shy kid.
I still am strange, isn’t it.
I had difficulties because of my dyslexia, but I always found a way to cope with it.”
Lame has not let dyslexia, or anything else, hold him back from achieving what he wants.
This includes his desire to learn a new language, and he has been dedicated to his English lessons.
In the same interview, he made his ambitions clear.
“I have big dreams and will not stop until I have reached them,” he explained.
“What I’m doing now is also a dream coming true!”
He has experience in several fields and has worked multiple odd jobs from bricklayer to dishwasher to waiter.
In an interview withIcon magazinein 2022, he explained that he took such jobs to support his family.
Although Lame is enjoying his viral success, it has been an adjustment.
Of his dad, he told Icon Magazine that he was his very first follower.
“He has always supported me,” Lame revealed.
“He watched my videos, even when I uploaded them to YouTube as a kid.”
His fame has grown tremendously in a short amount of time, making him the megastar he is today.
This could be because of the people who he surrounds himself, including his family.
My family is very happy for me.
Every now and then I take my brother traveling."
“These are legends, who have made their own story,” Lame toldDeadline.
Lame does, however, credit several influences.
“To create my content, I watch movies, listen to music, watch Japanese anime.
Everything can be a source of inspiration to me,” he explained in an interview with Mashable.
Lame also told GQ that he started “taking inspiration from real-life situations and poking fun at them.”
This includes helping him connect with his manager, internet personality Alessandro Riggio.
“[Ibrahimovic] is one of the greatest.
It was really fun!”
Lame told Forbes of the partnership.
The influencer has also been able to play with sporting greats like Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo de Assis Moreira.
