It's been a big year for TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, who just recently passed Charli D'Amelio as the most followed person on the platform. His viral clips, best known for their wordless comedy, are endeared by millions and have resulted in big partnerships with the likes of Snoop Dogg and other Internet powerhouses. In a recent profile with Fortune, the 22-year-old detailed just how much cash a TikTok can get him.
@khaby.lame A day with my uncle @snoopdogg #learnfromkhaby #learnontiktok @TikTok @tiktok creators ♬ It's Corn - Tariq & The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy
Lame earned $450,000 for his partnership with Hugo Boss, walking for its Milan Fashion Week show and making an accompanying post. Fortune also broke down a $750,000 contract with a major Hollywood studio for a single video. With these deals and more vitality, Khaby Lame is expected to make $10 million this year.
That's the kind of money that 2.4 billion likes on TikTok can get you, but it's clear that Lame wants to venture outside the platform as well. He spoke in the Fortune profile about his dedication to learning English and said he spends an hour with a tutor every day in addition to watching U.S. cartoons and movies. Given that he's expressed a strong desire to work with Will Smith, he's manifesting his acting aspirations on all fronts.
Lame's manager said that "he started to dream about being an actor after watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air... His goal is to be in a movie, hopefully, one day with [Will]."