Olajide Olatunji, better known by fans as “KSI”, originally rose to fame on Youtube in the early 2010’s. Known for his gaming content, he is currently one of the most popular users on the site, with over 17 million subscribers and counting.
Since then, he has also made a name for himself as a rapper. His first extended play titled, Keep Up, was released in early 2016. An overall success, it was eventually followed by Jump Around, Space, and Disstracktions.
How Olajide Olatunji Became Famous
Like most social media stars, KSI initially rose to fame on Youtube in the late 2000’s. Originally known for his FIFA and Modern Warfare videos, he has since extended his channel to include other content such as vlogs, and comedy clips.
One of the most popular YouTubers on the site today, his channel has over 17.5 million subscribers as of 2018, with over 3.8 billion combined views.
For his online work, he received an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016.
Olajide Olatunji’s Music Career
Since his rise to fame, the twenty-something has also embarked on a successful rap career. In January 2016, he dropped his first album titled, Keep Up via Island Records. A big hit, it reached as high as number 13 in his native U.K.
In the recent years, he has added three additional albums to his catalog- Jump Around, Space, and Disstracktions, the most recent of which came out in 2017.
Some of his most popular singles to date include Lamborghini, Keep Up, Friends with Benefits, Adam’s Apple, and Two Birds One Stone.
Olajide Olatunji’s Other Projects
In addition to his Youtube and music career, he has also put out a book titled, KSI: I Am a Bellend in 2015. In order to promote the book, he also went on a two-month book tour that fall.
Adding to that, he also starred in a movie titled, Laid in America alongside Caspar Lee in September 2016.
Olajide Olatunji’s Snapchat Name – therealksi
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Olajide Olatunji’s Other Social Media Accounts
What is Olajide Olatunji’s Personal Facebook?
If you’re a fan, be sure to drop by the rapper’s Facebook page at @KSIOlajidebt
What is Olajide Olatunji’s Twitter?
If you’re wondering, yes, he is on Twitter! You can find him at @KSIOlajidebt
What is Olajide Olatunji’s Instagram?
Interested in viewing the star’s photo feed? Head on over to his Instagram page at @ksi
What is Olajide Olatunji’s Youtube?
Join over 17.5 million other fans in following KSI on Youtube here.
