Famously known for his hilarious videos on TikTok, Khaby Lame has fast become a household name. The internet sensation established his TikTok career in 2020 during the Covid 19 and has impressed many with his comic skills. Khaby Lame rose to popularity with his video responses in the form of TikTok’s “duet” and “stitch” features to videos depicting overly complicated “life hacks”, in which he performs the same task simply, without saying a word. Khaby has his following growing dramatically over the years, and what is fame without money to show for it? With over 149.7 million followers on TikTok, Khaby Lame has revealed he earns a whopping R13 million per video on the social media app.
The most-followed TikToker, who immigrated to Italy with his parents and three siblings from Senegal in 2001, has revealed how much he gets paid per video clip, leaving many shocked. Khaby’s earnings per video have convinced the world that money can be found in the most unexpected places. Who knew making funny videos on Tik Tok could make one an instant millionaire?
Khaby Lame reveals he earns R13 million per video clip
In an interview with Fortune, the 22-year-old Khaby disclosed that apart from racking up likes on his video, he also makes up to R13 million per clip. According to the report, a big Hollywood studio paid Khaby a whopping R13 million for a single video clip. As of 2022, the content creator is estimated to earn around R186,7 million.
Last month, Khaby Lame shared his inspiring rags to riches story, advising his fans never to give up on their dreams. He opened up about how his life changed rapidly after he followed his dream of being a comedian.
Once a construction worker, Khaby Lame now graces billboards across the world as the face of Hugo Boss. Lame said in an interview that he not only makes money off of the millions of views each of his videos receives, but he also receives endorsement deals and sponsorships, making him one of the most lucrative personalities on TikTok to date.
The TikTok star recently made headlines after he walked away with R7 million for gracing the ramp at the Milan Fashion Week (Hugo Boss). Although Khaby is making millions of rands from his tiktoking career, he plans on venturing into filming. He dreams of starring alongside Hollywood star Will Smith.
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