What Makes KSI a Renowned Celebrity?

Published 10/09/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, better known as KSI, is a popular personality on the worldwide internet. The YouTuber was born on 19 June 1993 in Watford, Hertfordshire. Moreover, he was educated at Berkhamsted School in Berkhamsted. And it there that he met his close friend and Sidemen member Simon Minter, known as Miniminter.

KSI has had an amazing journey of creating content and putting it in front of the community. The renowned YouTuber has flourished magnificently and earned numerous achievements. Moreover, his boxing prowess is in front of the people, which clearly depicts the talents that the iconic personality carries.

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How did KSI start his journey in the content-making industry?

During his early teen days, the YouTuber registered his first YouTube account under the name “JideJunior” in 2008. However, on 24 July 2009, he registered his current YouTube account under the name KSIOlajideBT, which he used for posting FIFA commentary videos and other engaging content videos.

What many would not know is the fact that his internet name, “KSI” is an acronym for Knowledge Strength Integrity. And as the YouTuber grew, so did his channel. And it was in October 2013 that he signed with Maker Studios’ sub-network, Polaris. Moreover, the streamer has also been part of the popular British YouTube group known as the Sidemen since then.

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On his stream, KSI usually surfs through videos on the internet and entertains the audience with his humorous reactions. Although, one can also find him streaming games on some occasions.

KSI’s YouTube channel has reached the glorious mark of 24 million subscribers. And it seems to be ever-growing. Through a range of creative videos, he seems to have been entertaining the audience by putting a smile on their face. But KSI knew that he had much unexplored lands to step on.

The popular streamer showcased the talents that he owned

The popular content creator stepped inside the boxing ring in 2018. Through his two bouts against his American peer Logan Paul, he won the hearts of the fans. And thus, made influencer boxing fights reach popularity worldwide.

Above all, KSI is known for his serious training and routines to keep his boxing preparedness up to the mark. And this was tested on a 2-in-1 fight night, where KSI had fought against music star Swarmz and professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.

The streamer had kept the spotlight on him by profusely defeating his opponents through knock-outs. While the whole world stood stunned at his amazing feat, KSI had achieved something remarkable. His fight with Luis Alcaraz Pineda was the first to be against someone from a non-entertainment background. And his victory was a cherry on top of his boxing cake.

Also, the streamer has a knack for singing and rapping. With releases of numerous tracks, he has exposed the community to some of the most amazing singles. Holiday, Down Like That, and Summer Is Over are some of the most popular songs. Also, his solo album All Over The Place was widely appreciated by the people.

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As the year 2022 kick-started, a riveting development took place in KSI’s life. For him and his rival, Logan Paul embarked upon a business venture. And name their joint venture Prime Hydration, which are now popular energy drinks. Also, it marks the establishment of a rejoiceful movement when rivals turned friends.

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Moreover, according to Thrilling, KSI has a net worth in 2022 in the region of $30 million US Dollars. Also, according to GOAL, the streamer earns 4.5 million US Dollars per year. Thus, putting up big numbers after years of hard work and dedication. To keep the achievements train running, KSI is also CEO of Misfits Boxing, and the co-owner of XIX Vodka and a restaurant chain known as Sides.

The YouTuber has acquired many coveted recognitions and has firmed his place in the community. His videos and appearances on the Sidemen YouTube channel videos have become fan-favorite. And while the streamer flawlessly cruises on the boxing and singing field, one can only imagine the heights he might reach.

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Astitava Kaushik is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication studies. Throughout the years, he has developed a knack for writing and deems to explore the skill in the eSports field, with games like Valorant, FIFA, and Call of Duty holding a very special place in his heart.

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Jito Tenson

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