KSI

Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, began his rise to fame on YouTube in 2009 with his FIFA gameplay videos originating from Watford, England. He expanded his career into music with his debut album *Dissimulation* released in 2020, which peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. In the boxing ring, KSI gained widespread attention for his amateur bout against Logan Paul in 2018 and their professional rematch in 2019. The first fight sold 1.3 million pay-per-view buys, while the rematch sold 2 million pay-per-view buys worldwide. On his YouTube channels, which collectively have over 46 million subscribers, KSI produces a mix of gaming content, music videos, and challenge-based vlogs. He frequently collaborates with artists like Randolph and Yungblud, and his streams often feature discussions about his rap career alongside competitive gaming sessions, maintaining a dedicated audience that follows both his music releases and esports activities.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: KSI (Olajide Olatunji) looks on during the Prime Card Public Workout for KSI v Tommy Fury on October 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Be
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KSI Parts Ways With the Sidemen After 13 Years: 'I Started Losing the Balance of My Own Life'

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IShowSpeed Calls On KSI for Rematch: 'I’m Whooping Your Ass'

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Mark Elibert60 days ago
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Trippie Redd Responds After KSI Calls Him ‘One of the Most Frustrating People to Work With’

KSI cites his experience working with Trippie on the music video for their 2020 song "Wake Up Call."

Jose Martinez126 days ago
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Watch KSI and IShowSpeed Whip Each Other After FIFA Bet

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Joe Price417 days ago
Adin Ross with headphones is holding and drinking from colorful bottles, sitting in a room with a gaming chair and decorative items.
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Adin Ross Says New Prime Flavors Taste Like ‘Spoiled C*m’ in NSFW Rant

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Watch KSI Slap Dillon Danis With Pancake at Pre-Fight Press Conference

The two will face off in a boxing match on March 29.

Trey Alston472 days ago
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KSI and IShowSpeed to Help Launch 6-On-6 Soccer League Expansion in U.S. and U.K.

Baller League's expansion is a collaboration between influencers and soccer greats.

Mark Elibert570 days ago
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Man Tattoos KSI’s Name on His Body Every Day Until YouTuber Calls Him

The man said he was doing the stunt for personal reasons that he didn't want the internet to know.

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KSI (left), MrBeast (center), and Logan Paul (right) hold Lunchly and Feastables snacks, with smiles on their faces in a promotional photo op.
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Here's What's Going Wrong With MrBeast, KSI, and Logan Paul’s Lunchly

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Logan Paul Defends Lunchly Brand Against Fake FDA Recall and Mold Allegations: 'The Ops Are Gonna Have to Try Harder'

The YouTube personality-turned-entrepreneur also addressed a bomb threat that was allegedly made to the company's headquarters.

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Despite Fans Hating KSI's Song "Thick Of It," It’s Climbing the Charts

The Trippie Redd-featuring track has jumped up to No. 64 as of the time writing this.

Trey Alston604 days ago
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KSI Responds to Fans Hating on His Song, Trippie Redd Jokes About Being 'Held Hostage' for 'Thick of It'"

The British streamer's new song is this week's most hated thing on the internet.

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Drake Appears to Troll KSI's Viral Song "Thick of It" on Adin Ross' Stream

IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and Ross also trashed KSI's new song.

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MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI Launched A Lunchables Competitor To The Internet's Disapproval

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KSI Won’t Pay Brother Deji $1 Million After Poll Says He Won Six-Pack Bet: ‘You Got a Three-Pack’

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Logan Paul And KSI's Prime Energy Drink Gets Recalled By Health Canada

Prime had apparently surpassed the legal limit of caffeine per can.

Louis Pavlakos1073 days ago
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FDA Urged to Investigate Logan Paul and KSI's PRIME Energy Drink for Allegedly Targeting Kids (UPDATE)

The excessively caffeinated PRIME Energy launched earlier this year, causing controversy after a child required medical attention for a "cardiac episode."

Trace William Cowen1075 days ago
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Child Suffers Cardiac Episode From 'Prime' Energy Drink, Prompting School Warning

First released in 2022, KSI and Logan Paul’s carbonated beverage contains 140mg of caffeine per 12oz can and is not recommended for children under 18.

Sanj Patel1134 days ago

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