KSI Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Career, Nationality

KSI: Overview

Name: Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji
Date of Birth: 19 June 1993 (Age 31)

Personal Life:

• Education: Graduate
• Religion: Christianity
• Nationality: British
• Profession: YouTuber, Rapper, Influencer, Boxer, Actor
• Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom

Physical Appearance:

• Height: 6 feet
• Weight: 70 kg (approx.)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black

Family:

• Father: Olajide Olatunji
• Mother: Olayinka Olatunji
• Marital Status: Single
• Siblings: Brother – Deji Olatunji

Favorites:

• Color: White
• Place: London
• Food: Chinese cuisine
• Actress: Jennifer Lawrence
• Actor: Robert Downey Jr.

The Meteoric Rise to Stardom

Olajide Olatunji, widely known as KSI, launched his YouTube channel on July 24, 2009, with content centered around the FIFA video game series. Initially, he began by recording himself playing the game at his parents’ home in Watford, uploading the videos to YouTube. Though known for his bold online persona, KSI is quite different in real life—down-to-earth, polite, and passionate about gaming. He didn’t initially aspire to fame; he simply saw others earning money through YouTube and wanted to do the same to cover his expenses. As a devoted gamer, he chose FIFA as his primary content and began sharing his gameplay online, not expecting the immense success that followed. Today, KSI is a multimillionaire with an estimated net worth exceeding $3 million.

What Makes KSI So Special

In his twenties, KSI became one of the UK’s most prominent digital media stars, amassing over 14 million subscribers across his YouTube channels. His success has allowed him to own luxury cars, including an eye-catching orange Lamborghini parked at his residence in Kent. KSI’s popularity as a FIFA gamer has given him opportunities to meet and play with real-life football stars, a dream for many young fans. He was even invited by former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to play FIFA at his restaurant to promote a YouTube channel. KSI has also had the chance to play with footballers like Kieran Gibbs, Wojciech Szczesny, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Beyond Fame

KSI’s rapid rise to fame hasn’t been without its challenges. He faced significant backlash for his behavior during the 2012 Eurogamer event, where he was accused of sexually harassing female attendees. This incident led to a ban from future Eurogamer events and sparked widespread controversy. Although his manager issued an apology, attributing KSI’s actions to his inexperience and young age, the event left a lasting mark on his reputation. Despite the controversy, KSI continues to be a sought-after figure in music, film, and digital media.

Behind The Curtains

• KSI’s parents have Nigerian roots, and during his school years, he was more interested in gaming than academics. He famously told a teacher that he was earning more than £1,500 per month from gaming, surpassing the teacher’s salary. This decision to quit school initially angered his parents, who thought it was a foolish move. However, they eventually came to terms with their son’s success, as KSI went on to earn millions. Today, his parents are supportive and even appear in some of his videos. KSI considers paying for the house his parents live in as one of his greatest achievements.