Khaby Lame is a Senegalese-born social media personality raised in Italy. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $80 million (page accessed October 28, 2026).
Khaby Lame net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Khabane Serigne Lame |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $80 million (Celebrity Net Worth, accessed October 28, 2026) |
| Age | 26 |
| Date of birth | March 9, 2000 |
| Nationality | Senegalese-Italian |
| Profession | Social media personality |
| Known for | The most-followed TikTok creator and a headline-making 2026 company sale |
What is Khaby Lame’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Khaby Lame’s net worth at $80 million (page accessed October 28, 2026).
In early 2026, viral reports claimed he had sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited, to U.S.-listed Rich Sparkle Holdings (NASDAQ: ANPA) for $975 million in a deal valued at that amount.
How Khaby Lame made his money
The Step Distinctive deal. Forbes (January 27, 2026), citing a public SEC filing, says Rich Sparkle Holdings bought his company Step Distinctive Limited in a transaction valued at $975 million, paid by issuing 75,000,000 ordinary shares. He owned 49% of Step Distinctive before the deal. This is a valuation of an all-stock deal, not cash he received.
Share price. Forbes (January 31, 2026) says the buyer’s stock rose over 650% to $180.64 on January 15 and then crashed within days. It says his stake was worth $6.6 billion at that peak, and that it is unclear whether he sold any shares. Celebrity Net Worth says the stock later fell more than 90%. Those are paper values, not realised income.
Forbes earnings. Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators list shows $9.9 million in earnings as of June 23, 2026. Forbes says he scores deals with brands including Hugo Boss and Binance. That is annual earnings, not net worth.
How the net worth estimates compare
| Publisher | Estimate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $80 million | Page accessed October 28, 2026 |
Celebrity Net Worth is the only estimate retained here because we could not establish a credible independent origin for the other figures in the consulted pages. It is an outside estimate, not a verified balance sheet.
Reported earnings figures
- Forbes lists $9.9 million in earnings for its 2026 Top Creators list, as of June 23, 2026, and says he has deals with brands including Hugo Boss and Binance (Forbes profile).
- Forbes (January 27, 2026) says Rich Sparkle Holdings acquired Step Distinctive Limited in a $975 million all-stock transaction, with 75,000,000 shares issued, per a public SEC filing (Forbes). On January 31, Forbes reported the stock peaked at $180.64 on January 15 and then crashed, and that experts raised red flags about the deal (Forbes).
Reading these figures
Net worth is an estimate of assets minus debts. Reported pay, box-office receipts and tour revenue are separate measures and should not be added to this estimate.
Khaby Lame career and earnings timeline
- 2020: Builds an audience with silent reaction videos during the COVID-19 lockdowns (Celebrity Net Worth).
- January 9, 2026: Rich Sparkle Holdings reports the Step Distinctive acquisition to the SEC (Forbes).
- January 15, 2026: The buyer’s stock peaks at $180.64, per Forbes.
- January 27, 2026: Forbes reports the $975 million all-stock deal.
- June 23, 2026: Forbes lists $9.9 million in earnings and 161.6 million TikTok followers.
FAQs
What is Khaby Lame’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $80 million (Page accessed October 28, 2026). We did not establish a credible independent second estimate in the consulted pages.
Did he sell his company for $975 million?
Forbes, citing an SEC filing, says the deal was valued at $975 million and paid in newly issued shares. He owned 49% of the company. It was not a cash payment.
How much did he earn?
Forbes lists $9.9 million in earnings as of June 23, 2026.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Khaby Lame, accessed October 28, 2026
- Forbes profile, June 23, 2026
- Forbes, January 27, 2026
- Forbes, January 31, 2026
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
