"These lot will do anything for content": KSI being canceled for saying racial slur in new deleted video
Popular UK-based YouTuber, rapper, and boxer JJ "KSI" has found himself facing a heap of online backlash after he was found guilty of using the word "P*ki" in the latest Sidemen Sunday video that was uploaded yesterday (April 2, 2023). For those unaware, the word "P*ki" has historically been deemed racist against South Asians (especially in the UK).
The controversial clip quickly went viral as the online community called out KSI for his actions. Shortly after, the YouTuber issued an apology through his official Twitter account. Furthermore, the Sidemen have deleted the video. Speaking about the incident, one Twitter user remarked:
After the latest Sidemen Sunday video, KSI faced severe backlash from the online community. However, JJ took responsibility for his actions and issued an apology on Twitter, acknowledging his mistake and expressing regret for his use of the derogatory term.
He then urged his fans not to put him on a pedestal, acknowledging that he's human and is susceptible to making mistakes. His tweet reads:
KSI further stated that due to his recent mistakes, he would be taking an indefinite break from social media:
One of JJ's earlier tweets referenced his recent conflict with Wade Plemons, a fellow YouTuber and former Misfits Boxing employee. His criticism of Plemons was considered unwarranted, and as a result, JJ apologized in March this year.
Since the release of the video, the online community has taken to Twitter to express their disapproval of KSI's recent actions. Troopz, a football YouTuber and recurring member of AFTV, expressed his disappointment with JJ as well as the rest of the Sidemen crew, who expressed amusement at the joke at the time:
Another verified user (@smile2jannah) provided a poignant
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