In mid-October 2025, social media platforms were flooded with rumours falsely claiming that internet sensation Khaby Lame had died in a tragic car accident. The claims, shared widely across YouTube, Facebook, and X, caused widespread panic among fans and led many to search for official confirmation. But here's the truth: Khaby Lame is very much alive and the death rumours are completely baseless.

What sparked the hoax?

The hoax originated from several clickbait pages and fake news accounts, which shared edited images of a car crash alongside misleading headlines like "RIP Khaby Lame" and "TikTok star dies in car accident." The posts lacked any credible source and were often linked to suspicious websites aimed at stealing personal data through phishing tactics.

Making matters worse, Khaby’s usual low-key presence and lack of daily updates on TikTok further fueled speculation, prompting fans to wonder if the silence meant something had indeed happened.

Fact-check: No truth to the rumours

Multiple fact-checking organisations have confirmed there is no evidence to support the viral claims about Khaby Lame's death. No credible news outlet, official representative, or verified source has reported any such incident.

In fact, the TikTok star was active on Instagram just days ago, sharing a video with the caption: “No one is scoring here.” His recent activity further proves that the rumours are entirely baseless.

The viral death hoax was traced back to pages notorious for spreading celebrity misinformation to drive traffic and collect ad revenue.

Fans clap back at fake reports

As it became clear that Khaby was alive, the internet responded with its usual mix of humour and outrage.

Social media users began mocking the fake news with comments like, “Does Khaby Lame even know he’s dead?”. “Another day, another fake death hoax,” read another. 

One fan even posted, "I'm sorry, but the claim that Khaby Lame has died following a stunt collapse is false. Khaby Lame is alive and well. There are no credible news reports or official statements confirming such an incident. Recent rumors about his death are baseless and have been debunked."

Social media analysts say celebrity death hoaxes are nothing new, but have become increasingly common due to the ease of virality and lack of content moderation on certain platforms. 

Khaby, known for his silent humour and iconic hand gestures that mock overcomplicated life hacks, continues to be active on social media.