KSI shocked fans across the world today after he announced his departure from The Sidemen. The YouTube star has been a part of the group for 13 years, and helped rise to fame through game content on the platform. Today, he told fans he’s ready to leave YouTube behind and pursue his ambitions.
“I wanted to tell you guys that I’m leaving the Sidemen. This was my decision. I feel like over the years I’ve been going in too many directions. I want to pursue other opportunities and goals that I want to achieve.”
The news was announced in KSI’s latest YouTube video titled “I’m Leaving the Sidemen.” While KSI has had an illustrious career in music, sports and business, he got his start with the Sidemen group on YouTube over 13 years ago. He expressed that there was no bad blood between him and the other members of the group. He thanked his friends for his time with the group, saying that “nothing bad has happened.”
Shortly after KSI’s video was posted, the other members of the Sidemen released a statement on social media. “We wanted to let you know that we heard KSI’s video and we fully support his decision. We were surprised to hear this news, but we’re happy that he has decided to pursue his goals and dreams.”
KSI burst into fame over 13 years ago, when people around the world started watching YouTube game videos. Since then, he has continued to grow as a music artist, starred in blockbuster boxing matches and built a number of businesses. In addition to his music career, he also found time to judge Britain’s Got Talent.
The Sidemen started as a group of YouTubers who created content around gaming. Since then, they have grown to become a worldwide entertainment brand with followers in the hundreds of millions. Together, they have built an expansive media company that produces content beyond YouTube. From a streaming show to live events, the group has diversified far beyond their initial content.
While it is unclear what the group will look like next, KSI will have plenty to keep him busy. From his businesses to TV shows, boxing investments, and music career it’s hard to imagine he will have any free time. Between KSI and the rest of the Sidemen, it is clear that this is less of a breakup and more of a parting of ways.
Fans of the group will have to say goodbye to one of the first members of the Sidemen, but there’s always more to come. KSI helped create a group that would become one of the biggest creator groups in the world. Next, he’ll have more time to focus on his other ventures. Whether that means more music, more business, or something else fans will have to wait and see.
KSI’s departure from the Sidemen is just a sign of things to come for the creator economy. More and more YouTubers are branching out and creating massive empires that will last them far beyond their YouTube careers.
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