“He clocked it”- Fans LOL as Khaby Lame shows up at the 2025 Met Gala

Khaby Lame attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Source: Getty
Khaby Lame attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Source: Getty

The Met Gala never fails to throw a curveball at us, and the event's reputation for the unpredictable was only enhanced with the appearance of Khaby Lame. The popular social media star grabbed eyeballs with his appearance on the red carpet in his eclectic attire. His appearance was one of the more surprising elements of the gala, which had several other notable events.

Khaby Lame has amassed a following through his creative skits, and his presence at the Met Gala caused a stir on social media as well. With the gala now being attended by people from a wide array of backgrounds, fans had been speculating about Khaby's debut on the carpet for some time now, and now that wish has been fulfilled. They flocked to X to express their excitement at the prospect, even as some poked fun at his pocket-watch-heavy attire:

"He clocked it", joked one fan.
"Should've stayed home", remarked another.

Others were genuinely impressed by Khaby Lame's get-up and complimented him for sticking to his guns and following the theme of the Met Gala to the letter T:

"He looks like he's stepped straight out of the actual exhibit it is absolutely beautiful", praised one fan.
"Another very excellent look. He clearly understood the assignment", added another.
"Oh dear without even saying a word Khaby Lame stays winning", quipped yet another fan.

While taking a shot at other celebs, one fan wrote:

"A tiktoker dressing better than these male celebrities with stylist.. they should be ashamed"

Another fan was willing to give him the crown for the best-dressed already:

"Wait… he might enter the top 10 best dressed"

Khaby Lame achieved stardom via his silent videos on the popular social media platform TikTok, which led to him becoming the most-followed creator on TikTok. In addition to his social media influence, Khaby is now on the path of entertainment by starring in cameo roles in several movies and shows. He has also been named a Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF and works incredibly hard to support the cause.

Speculation had been rife in the days leading up to the Met Gala 2024 that Khaby would be making an appearance at the event, especially since TikTok was one of the sponsors for the event. The hypothetical scenario has now become a reality, and fans were all the more pleased to see it. With praises pouring in from all corners of the world, Khaby's appearance also gave rise to some detractors who questioned the importance of exclusivity at the Met Gala.

Khaby Lame's appearance at the Met Gala made sure that his muted expressions on TikTok aren't all that he'd be known for from here on out.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava