KSI Biography
KSI is an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, boxer, and member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen.
KSI registered its YouTube account under the name KSIOlajideBT in 2009. KSI built its videos from posting gaming-commentary videos from the FIFA video game series, but its YouTube content has diversified to include more vlog and comedy-style videos. The channel has received more than 21 million subscribers and over 5 billion video views as of June 2020. In 2019 The Times ranked him second most prominent online developer in the UK.
Having written and produced comedy rap songs during his early career on YouTube, KSI has since recorded more serious releases, reaching six top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart — two of which reached the top 10. His debut studio album Dissimulation, released on 22 May 2020, debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. As an actor, KSI featured in the British comedy film Laid in America in 2016, and was the subject of KSI: Can’t Lose in 2018, a documentary film that followed the build-up to his first amateur boxing fight.
KSI Age and Birthday
He was born on 19 June 1993 in Watford, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 27 years every year.
KSI Height and Weight
He is a man of gigantic statures, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m). He also weighs 187.2 lb (84.9 kg).
KSI Education
He had been educated at Berkhamsted School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, where he met Simon Minter, a future member of Sidemen. When he received steady monthly revenue from his uploads, Olatunji dropped out of sixth form college to pursue his YouTube career. In a 2014 interview, he said, “I asked the teacher, ‘Should I leave?’ He asked, ‘How much are you making from YouTube?’ and I said, ‘Around £1,500 a month.’ He told me he was getting less than that.” His parents disapproved initially, but have since become supportive and have featured in several of his videos.
KSI Family
He is the son of Nigerian parents Jide Olatunji and Yinka Olatunji. His brother Deji Olatunji is a British film actor and YouTuber born on 9 December 1996.
KSI Brother
In 2015 the brothers were ranked first and second respectively by Tubular Labs as the “Most Influential YouTube Creators of the UK.” Deji disclosed KSI ‘s personal bank records in a video in late November 2018; KSI later denounced Deji ‘s behavior and expressed his frustration with his parents for allowing his financial records to be released.
Deji apologized for his “impulsive” and “rash” conduct to his brother in January 2019 and made the video private. Deji made the video public again in May 2019, prompting KSI to comment on Twitter that he and his brother are “gone.” In November 2019, KSI announced that their dispute had been settled, saying that “brothers are battling and there will always be a situation where something gets blown out of proportion because we are in the public eye.”
KSI Wife
In 2017 KSI said that he dates to Jean Watts, a social media influencer who became a singer. That was ‘fake news’ and KSI finally revealed its girlfriend’s identity in a video titled Mauritius With My Girlfriend in October 2017.
KSI Net Worth
He has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as a YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, and boxer, he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. He is estimated to have a net worth of about $20 million.
KSI photoKSI Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about KSI.
KSI Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji
- Popular As: The Nightmare
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, boxer
- Nationality: English
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
KSI Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 27 years old (as of 2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Date of Birth: 19 June 1993
- Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
- Birthday: 19 June
KSI Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 42 inches, 30 inches, 16 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Weight: 187.2 lb (84.9 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: 10 [UK]
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: 30 inches
- Waist Size: 42 inches
- Hip Size: 16 inches
KSI Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Jide Olatunji
- Mother: Yinka Olatunji
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): brother Deji Olatunji
- Marital Status: Single
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Applicable
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known
- Children: None
KSI Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $20 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, boxer
KSI House and Cars
- Place of living: London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
KSI Lamborghini
He released his single song Lamborghini which featured British grime MC P Money. The song was released through Dcypha Productions on 23 March 2015. The song charted at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 30, making it the fourth highest-charting single to date from KSI in the UK. It fell in the following two weeks to number 68 and number 96, before dropping out of the top 100. The song spent a total of six weeks on the UK R&B Singles Chart, peaking at number 7. KSI referred to the song’s commercial success on Twitter, saying “thank you to all who listened to Lamborghini on Spotify and bought on iTunes!!! Don’t even think I ‘d be in the top 40.”
KSI Keep Up
His debut extended play (EP) Keep Up was released through Island Records on 8 January 2016. The EP features guest appearances from Jme, Tiggs da Author, Lunar C, Nick Brewer, Randolph, Youngs Teflon, Sway, and Scrufizzer. The EP charted at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. The title track of the EP, “Keep Up,” featuring British grime MC Jme, was released on 13 November 2015, followed by a music video that had 40 million views two days later.
The song charted at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart and number 78 on the ARIA Australia Top 100. On 25 December 2015, a music video for “Kilimanjaro” was released, and it has 19 million views. A music video for “Smoke ‘N’ Mirrors” was released on 10 January 2016 featuring singer Tiggs Da Author and English rappers Lunar C and Nick Brewer, and has 9 million views.
Frequently Asked Questions About KSI
Who is KSI?
KSI is an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, boxer, and member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen.
How old is KSI?
He is 27 years old as of 2020. He was born on 19 June 1993 in Watford, United Kingdom.
How tall is KSI?
He stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m).
Is KSI married?
In 2017 KSI said that he dates to Jean Watts, a social media influencer who became a singer. That was ‘fake news’ and KSI finally revealed its girlfriend’s identity in a video titled Mauritius With My Girlfriend in October 2017.
How much is KSI Net worth?
He has an approximate net worth of $20 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does KSI make?
His salary is still under review.
Where does KSI live?
He is a resident of London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is KSI dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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