KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
KSI has announced his departure from the Sidemen, expressing sadness over the decision. He reassured his former group members that he will always be there for them and encouraged them to remain optimistic about the future. The announcement has left some members feeling angry and upset, but KSI emphasized the positive impact they have on their audience.
- ▪KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, confirmed his exit from the Sidemen in a YouTube video.
- ▪He stated that the decision to leave was entirely his own and that nothing bad had occurred between him and the group.
- ▪KSI encouraged the Sidemen to think positively and acknowledged the strong bond they share with their audience.
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KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi de SouzaBBC Newsbeat Getty ImagesYouTuber KSI has put out an emotional message to his former Sidemen members after announcing he was leaving the group YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.The social media star - real name Olajide William Olatunji or JJ to friends and family – announced he was leaving the YouTube collective over the weekend.In a YouTube video, which has nearly three million views, KSI confirmed "nothing bad" had taken place between him and the group and the decision to leave was completely his own.
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