Trending Now - KSI Announces Departure From Sidemen After 13 Years Together

WHO:

Deadline - KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, is a popular YouTuber and member of The Sidemen.

Sportskeeda - KSI is also known as "JJ."

WHAT:

Deadline - KSI announced his departure from The Sidemen in a YouTube video titled "I’m leaving the Sidemen."

Sportskeeda - KSI has been part of The Sidemen for over a decade, specifically 13 years.

WHY:

Deadline - KSI stated he has been "pulled in a lot of directions" over the past few years, leading to his decision to leave.

HOW:

Deadline - KSI communicated his decision through a video posted to his YouTube channel, which has 18.4 million subscribers.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 10:38 UTC)

KSI, also known as "JJ," has announced his departure from The Sidemen in a YouTube video titled "I’m leaving the Sidemen," after being part of the group for 13 years. In the video, he explained that he has been "pulled in a lot of directions" over the past few years, which influenced his decision to leave. KSI shared this news with his 18.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.