Renowned YouTuber and social media influencer KSI has reacted as Erling Haaland obeyed him and did his signature boxing ring move during Man City Premier League win over Ipswich Town.
KSI is not only famous with netizens for his bogus online trails but for boxing ring stunts. One of his favorite antics in the ring is flinging his two arms before throwing a punch.
In a meetup with Haaland, KSI told the footballer to replicate the gesture next time he scores – a supplication that Haaland has now obeyed. After scoring the final goal in his hat-trick against Ipswich Town on Saturday, Haaland straightened his two arms, ran to the corner flag, and punched it. KSI shared footage of the footballers’ celebration, including a clip of when he told him to do the celebration.
KSI and Erling Haaland partnership
Apart from his controversial online personality, KSI is also known for his foray into business and investments. The London-born entertainer is the owner of UK popular hydration drink PRIME, of which Erling Haaland is an ambassador.
It appears the relationship between the pair has gone beyond signed papers of business agreement to deep friendship and cooperation. This was demonstrated in Haaland’s replication of the YouTuber’s boxing antics as requested.
Who is KSI?
Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, popularly known as KSI, is a music artist, boxer, and social media personality in England. Born in London in 1993, he is known for his affiliation with the popular YouTube channel, The Sidemen, known for challenges and football-related content The Channel boasts 138 million subscribers and is among the most renowned entertainment channels in the UK.
KSI career
KSI is a YouTuber, actor, influencer, rapper, and music artist. His YouTube career has been traced as far back as 2009 when he registered with the video-sharing platform KSI Olajibe BT. He started with gaming content. In 2013, he co-founded The Sidemen YouTube and expanded the scope of his content.
KSI also tried his talents in music. In 2011, he wrote and produced comedy-rap songs for his channel. In 2015, he dropped his debut single ‘Lamborghini.’ He has two video albums – Dissimulation (released in 2020) and All Over The Place (released in 2021).
Apart from his YouTube and music career, KSI also ventured into boxing. His boxing career emanated from his online feud with another UK YouTuber Joe Weller. The pair decided to settle the online feud by taking to the ring on February 3, 2018, at Copa Arena, London. KSI won the fight. Since then, he has recorded five boxing fights against other YouTubers, winning four and losing one.
He is also into acting, WWE, and book writing, including philanthropy aside from his music, streaming, and boxing career.
KSI net worth
KSI is among the richest streamers and online personalities in the UK. Combining hybrid career trails and investments across various endeavours, the 31-year-old boasts a decent income from his endeavors. According to Forbes, KSI’s estimated net worth in 2024 is $24million.
KSI girlfriends
In 2023, KSI confirmed he was in a relationship. “I am in a relationship,” he said. However, the identity of the new blonde in the heart of the renowned YouTuber has remained a mystery. Meanwhile, he was involved in past affairs with other social personalities such as Seana Cuthbert, Lois Sharpe, and Anne Marie.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is a Premier League footballer, playing for Manchester City in the English top flight. Haaland has been known for his unprecedented goal-scoring heroics.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward scored 38 Premier League and 12 Champions League goals in his first season with Man City. Last season, he scored 27 in the English top flight and six in the Champions League.
This season, the 375,000-a-week forward, who is contracted to City till 2027, has gotten off the mark for another brilliant campaign again. He has scored four goals in his first two Premier League games, including a hat-trick in a 4-1 trouncing of Ipswich Town.
