Look at this guy.

He’s a factory worker who became a millionaire as a fun social experiment.

Somehow at 24, he makes $10M a year without saying a word.

The story of Khaby Lame and what happened next

@KhabyLame and his family immigrated from Senegal to Italy seeking a better life.

He struggled with dyslexia and was rejected from schools.

During the pandemic, he lost his factory job and was forced to move back in with his family

20-year-old Khaby downloaded TikTok out of boredom in March 2020.

He started creating short, simple videos mocking overly complicated life hacks.

His silent, universally understandable humor struck a chord with his audience.

Bang! He went viral.

Khaby's genius formula:

• Videos are short, sweet, and easy to grasp

• Not speaking allows his content to transcend language barriers

• His relatable humor and expressive reactions resonate globally

In Khaby's own words:"My video is simple and easy. That's it. It's magic."

Khaby grew from 0 to 150M+ followers in under 2 years

At first, only his dad & neighbor watched his videos.

But suddenly, his follower count exploded, making him one of the fastest-growing creators in history.

Now he's the 2nd most-followed TikToker with over 2.4B likes.

Khaby's global appeal attracts top brands like:

• Hugo Boss ($450K per post)

• Binance ($450K)

• NBA ($300K)

He reportedly makes up to $750K per sponsored post.

His income today is a far cry from his $1K/month factory job.

What gives Khaby the edge?

• Content appeals globally because it doesn't require speaking

• Massive following spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East

• While other influencers are limited by language, Khaby's silent videos captivate all. See — no talking required

Khaby dreams of Hollywood and beyond.

Now, he spends 3 hrs/day studying English to pursue his dream of becoming an actor and director.

He premiered his directorial debut short film at a prestigious Italian film festival.

Khaby at the Venice film festival: