KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
YouTuber KSI has officially announced his departure from the popular group 'The Sidemen' after years of collaboration. He addressed fan speculation and confirmed that the decision was amicable, encouraging his former bandmates to remain optimistic about their future.
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The split of a major digital creator collective highlights the evolving nature of influencer careers and the parasocial relationships between creators and their audiences.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Naomi de Souza BBC Newsbeat Getty Images YouTuber KSI has put out an emotional message to his former Sidemen members after announcing he was leaving the group YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.
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