“They finally got him”: Fans react as KSI announces break from social media after saying racial slur in new video
Fans of English YouTuber JJ "KSI" have reacted to his recent apology for using a racial slur during the latest Sidemen Sunday video on April 2, 2023. The incident occurred during a segment where JJ was participating in a re-enactment of the popular British game show, Countdown. While tasked with making up a word from a set of vowels and consonants, JJ wrote down the word "P*ki," which is considered a derogatory term that's used against South Asians.
In response, JJ released a statement apologizing for his actions. Sidemen have also removed the video from their channel. Fans have expressed a wide range of opinions, with one stating:
KSI has been facing criticism recently for his behavior. He started an online beef with fellow YouTuber Wade Plemons, which drew plenty of negative attention from fans and fellow content creators. He now faces further backlash after being found guilty of using a racially targeted word during the latest Sidemen Sunday video.
Responding to the latest set of criticisms, JJ wrote:
He further revealed that he plans to take a break from social media. Whether he will feature in next week's Sidemen Sunday remains to be seen:
On social media, fans have shared varying opinions about the incident. While some have accepted KSI's apology, others have criticized him for using the derogatory term in the first place. Here are some of the notable reactions:
Viddal (YouTuber, boxer, and former trainer of KSI) stated that the editors should have done a better job at concealing the word:
Another Twitch user made an elaborate video revealing the systematic racism that he and his predecessors had to face. Furthermore, he pointed out that JJ wasn't the only one involved, as the rest of the crew appeared to have laughed at
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