TikTok star Khaby Lame is coming to Fortnite

Renowned TikToker Khaby Lame is set to become the latest addition to Fortnite's Icon Series, as revealed in a video shared by the influential social media star himself. At the age of 23, Lame boasts an impressive following of 161.9 million on TikTok, making him the platform's most prominent individual.

Given his widespread fame, Epic Games has struck a partnership to incorporate him into Fortnite Battle Royale, complete with a range of Khaby Lame-themed in-game items. While the specifics of these cosmetic items are yet to be unveiled, a teaser confirming the collaboration was later posted on the official Fortnite Twitter account. On the morning of August 23, Lame uploaded a TikTok video capturing an intriguing moment when an unfamiliar guest rang his doorbell. In the 41-second clip, the TikTok sensation can be seen unwrapping a package bearing his name.

With a series of unfolding boxes, he builds anticipation until the concealed gift is finally revealed, hidden from the viewer's sight. Although the contents of the package remain undisclosed, the caption accompanying the video, "I'm in," along with the hashtag #FortniteChapter4Season4, serves as substantial evidence.

 As previously mentioned, Epic Games shared a confirming Tweet, affirming that the Khaby Lame Icon Series Fortnite bundle is set to debut in Chapter 4 Season 4, scheduled for release this weekend. Fortnite's teaser offers enthusiasts a brief glimpse of the attire, featuring Khaby Lame's distinctive shrug hand gesture prominently displayed on his shirt, possibly even manifesting as an emote within the game.

Khabane "Khaby" Lame, born 9 March 2000) is an Italian social media figure of Senegalese origin. He is well-known for his TikTok movies, in which he mocks overly sophisticated "life hack" videos silently. Lame is the most-followed TikTok user as of April 2023.