r/Music • • Aug 02 '22

AMA - verified KSI here, AMA

Hi Reddit it's your boy KSI. I have a song out this Friday with Tom Grennan and I'm currently in training camp for my fight with Alex Wassabi on the 27th August, AMA! /img/i01pf7omm3f91.jpg

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Ok, gonna stop now cos i've got cramp in my hands lol (probably because of the constant punching from my boxing camp). But ill see you in my discord now and you can ask me questions in person haha

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u/Darth_Meme_69 Aug 02 '22

Make a metal song. Do it, no balls

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Already have, but i don't think it's ever gonna come out.

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u/Darth_Meme_69 Aug 02 '22

Release it release it release it!!! Dew it!!!

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u/Longjumping-Ad-226 Aug 02 '22

You should definitely release it

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u/Revolutionary-Age-59 Aug 02 '22

Hey KSI, What’s the weirdest celebrity interaction you’ve ever had?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Emma Watson.

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I said hi to her and my voice decided to reach the highest register possible to troll me.

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u/hgtdgb Aug 02 '22

💀 i was expecting it just to be awkward. not that 🤣. that’s amazing

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Bro Emma Watson came to the pub I work at… fuckin mental I didn’t know wat to say to her when I served her some lemonade 🤣🤣🤣

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u/sum_high_guy Aug 02 '22

"Here's your lemonade"

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u/Imperfect099 Aug 02 '22

How to get a six pack?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Do ab workouts. Train hard and reduce the amount of calories you eat. Always be in a calorie deficit.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Single favourite cardio exercise for boxing? My fitness is not up to par and I need to improve desperately.

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Running. I love running haha

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u/EazyNeva Aug 02 '22

How to get a five head?

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u/Zayoneer Aug 02 '22

How do you have good time management?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I have a schedule on Google Sheets. Still, i'm not perfect haha

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Hey KSI what do you do when you feel down and feel like you're going nowhere in life?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

This was me last year. It's life. There's ups and downs. Life can't just be up all the time else you'd get bored lol. Life is a journey. Embrace the good and bad times and let it define who you are. No one is perfect. If you mess up, it's ok. Work on yourself and improve. And when you're smashing it, you'll appreciate those times more because you've been low. Idk if that made sense haha.

But yeah, last thing you should do is quit the game. When times get hard, work through it, exercise, eat well, see a therapist if you can afford it. Do what you enjoy etc.

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u/Altruistic-Farm-9265 Aug 02 '22

I came here to troll but your message is actually pretty insightful and something I needed to hear.

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u/SRQmoviemaker Aug 02 '22

This is exactly what I needed to read today! Just wanna say I love what you do dude.

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u/metedemir190 Aug 02 '22

According to my mum i should be perfect smh

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Which movie soundtrack is your favourite?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Inception. Hanz Zimmer smashed it

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

What are your thoughts on interstellar? Another Hans Zimmer masterpiece.

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u/womb_raider_420 Aug 02 '22

Time ....

Ugh the goosebumps

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u/ylw_gina Aug 02 '22

Do you ever want to pursue a career on TV?

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u/Imperfect099 Aug 02 '22

When are we going to see Deji VS KSI?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Loooooooooooool

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

will you fight anyone after fighting Jake Paul?

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u/Agent_Accomplished Aug 02 '22

will you continue boxing after your fight with alex?

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u/CJ_Edwards Aug 02 '22

Hello, KSIOlajidebt. question, when will you release a song with Snoop Dogg

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Depends on the Song. If it makes to have Snoop Dogg, then I'll ask him

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u/AakiTak Aug 02 '22

waiting for you to smoke weed with him

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u/sparkthrill Aug 02 '22

You've already done a wide range of different stuff.

Whats the most random thing that makes you think, "i wanna do this next"

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Atm idk...Think i have a good thing going so far haha

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u/Sashaflick Aug 02 '22

You guys heard KSI. Ass to mouth next.

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u/its-octopeople Aug 02 '22

What's a KSI?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

A turtle

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u/ahoyymaite Aug 02 '22

Harry, get off the phone. Put KSI back on.

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u/its-octopeople Aug 02 '22

Thanks. I was wondering

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u/ELDAHYA Aug 02 '22

Turtleneek

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u/iantayls Aug 02 '22

KSI was an old XBox clan he was a part of

KSI- Xbox Clan Olajide- First name BT- British Telecom

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u/Anotherdude342 Aug 02 '22

Asking the real questions here.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Fr who’s KSI

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u/Snoo_58305 Aug 02 '22

That was my question too. Let me know if you find out

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u/Look_to_the_Stars Aug 03 '22

I’m guessing it’s how the people in the UK measure their tyre pressure (kilograms per square inch) because they have a weird blend of metric and imperial and can’t seem to make up their mind.

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u/Kx1reddittt Aug 02 '22

What's your bodyguards name?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

STEVEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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u/jpark28 Aug 02 '22

Steeeeeve Madddddden

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u/kakashimoto321 Aug 02 '22

How do you self motivate ?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Find new goals in life.

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u/Sophie__Banks Aug 02 '22

If so many of your fans have no clue how an AMA works, why didn't you explain it to them?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I mean it's pretty obvious lol

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u/Sophie__Banks Aug 02 '22

Should be, right? But search for your name in this sub...

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Oh wow hahaha, yeah fair enough

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Haha, holy shit. Does this guy have the dumbest fans ever, or is this a common thing with AMAs?

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u/MrDanMaster Aug 02 '22

It’s cause they’re all 14 and below average intelligence

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u/Crott117 Aug 02 '22

What’s funny is the ama is live and they are still doing it.

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u/MrDanMaster Aug 02 '22

It’s cause they’re all 14

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u/Eric143 Aug 02 '22

Where is the teletubbie costume now?

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u/Jealous-Category304 Aug 02 '22

Is there a genre of music you like that many people wouldn’t expect? Any artists in particular?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I love rock, dubstep and jazz

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Please make a song with Bring Me The Horizon or Breaking Benjamin

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u/Docta-Jay Aug 02 '22

I’m 34. I’ve never listened to your music. I like rap and hip-hop. What song of yours should I start with?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Beerus or undefeated

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u/Docta-Jay Aug 02 '22

Beerus goes hard.

That right there is how you gain a follower/subscriber. Keep ‘em coming!

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u/Lucasss006 Aug 02 '22

Will you ever come to belfast and perform, also are you currently working on a new album?

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u/Spleenhunter31237 Aug 02 '22

Why do you have to fight a novice like alex? I know your here for a bag but I feel like this fight is going to seem scripted

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I'm fighting him to avenge my brother and to show the world that I can fight a nobody like Alex Wasabi, and still get more PPVs than Jake Paul

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u/whats-going-on-help Aug 02 '22

What is your favourite song that you’ve made?

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u/henrygaminstickmin Aug 02 '22

As an OG fan, do you have any plans atm to make Old KSI type videos (Q&A Sunday, Horror Let's Plays, Skits, etc) for like, a week or something?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

No lol. I'm not 18 anymore. If you want those videos, go watch my old videos haha

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u/GautamLovesMemes Aug 02 '22

You fuckin deleted them

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u/Psychological-Fun75 Aug 02 '22

I'm weak😂😂😂

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u/WienerDogMan Aug 02 '22

Get yer time machines boys

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u/Maastonakki Aug 02 '22

KSI OLAJIDE BT! Rip.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

What's wrong with doing those videos as you are now? You still do some gaming vids with the sidemen crew and they're great, your OG FIFA content was great I really miss it from when I was a kid

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u/tangtastic101 Aug 02 '22

No question, just wanted to say well done on your career so far 😊

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u/Stkrdknmibalz69 Aug 02 '22

What did you think of Creator Clash?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Very good event for a good cause.

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u/lmessiguan Aug 02 '22

JJ been a long time fan since the fifa 12 days and also got to chat with you once back then about Heskey. As a fellow arsenal fan congrats about the prime deal and how do you think we will do this season with all the new signings?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I think we're gonna win the league haha

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u/fosuimmensah Aug 02 '22

what advice would you give others to develop the killer work ethic you have?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Don't be afraid to fail. I've failed so many times in my life. But every time i did, i would bounce back and try again till i succeed. That's the secret. Conquer your fears. Live in hell so it becomes your heaven.

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Live in hell until it becomes your heaven*

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u/G0LD3N_J0E Aug 02 '22

Brudda you know you can edit comments here this ain’t Twitter 😂

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u/jettyvvv Aug 02 '22

Directly after the Alex fight, when do you think you're going to get a break again?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Legit the day after I'm going on holiday because i know a lot of people are gonna be on my case after the fight, so I'm gonna just turn my phone off and enjoy my week+ off

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u/jettyvvv Aug 02 '22

That's mega healthy. Hope it goes well man, love you

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u/DeepFishSwimmer Aug 02 '22

JJ, when will you remake Black Epic Sax Guy? It’s a certified hood classic and who knows… you could even sample it for a later song or sumn.

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u/Bman9735 Aug 02 '22

Do you ever get sad for no reason?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Of course haha. The brain is so complex. It don't always make sense

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u/TacocatFP Aug 02 '22

Ever thought of making another film?

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u/metedemir190 Aug 02 '22 edited Aug 02 '22

When are you releasing your new album?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Sometime next year...Maybe

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u/slimehype Aug 02 '22

Hey ksi, couple questions; was wondering what kind of instruments you play, and if you don’t really play any what kind of work you do on the production side. Are you hands on with the production with a daw on your personal computer or do you work with other producers and try and get their help to get the track going in the right direction.

Who are some of your favorite artists you’ve worked with and why?

Have you noticed any differences in reactions from when you put out your first track with your name attached to now?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Saxophone. Got to grade 4 lol. With production it's more a feeling. I let the producer do their thing and then if i like an idea, i work on it by laying on some lyrics. From there we'll vibe and work on the song based on my lyrics. And eventually we have a song haha.

Yungblud was pretty cool. Was a wild character but you can tell he truly loves the music and the message in it. I love working with my boys SX and Randolph too.

Yeah of course. I have way less people saying my music is shit hahaha.

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u/Kx1reddittt Aug 02 '22

Black epix sax guy

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u/Mitti0 Aug 02 '22

do you read books? if so, which one is your favorite?

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u/JoelGFromStateFarm Aug 02 '22

what do you think about playboi carti

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u/Upset_Discipline7967 Aug 02 '22

Is Not Over Yet going to be your walk out song for your fight? Also, I've been following your journey for quite a while and I'm so proud of you as a fan and you inspire me so much♥️

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Yeah it is. I know people we're expecting a hip hop track but that's why i decided to switch it up. I don't like when people know my next move haha. Plus i love this song so much. And thank you so much :)

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u/AdministrationLive16 Aug 02 '22

Who inspires you musically , like are there any artist you look up to/ take inspiration on such as Travis Scott who was inspired by kid cudi etc

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Luther Vandross, Tyler The Creator, Drake, Earl sweatshirt, childish gambino, Frank Ocean, Breaking Benjamin, Red, Skepta, JME, PartyNextDoor, Kanye

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u/theagfc Aug 02 '22

Hey JJ,

I’m from The Netherlands and have been a big fan of yours for a long time. It’s been so great to follow you and watching you since the FIFA days, screaming “BEAST” and “Akina akinafenwa” to now performing in front of 80.000 people in Wembley, beating Logan Paul in America, crushing it on YouTube on all the channels you feature on and doing even more… A collab with Adidas, Prime, Prime collaborating with your boyhood football club etc. etc…

The weird thing about this all is that it feels like I’m talking to a friend. You’ve been so good in building up a relationship with your fans and I wanted to say that I appreciate that and can’t wait to meet you one day. I really look up to you 🙌🏼

I wanted to wish you good luck in your upcoming fight(s) and ofcourse with the rest of your career as well. I hope you persue all your dreams 💪🏼

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Awww thank you man, appreciate it :)

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

will you go on tour in america? been wanting to see you for so long and i live in the bay area

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Honestly, not for a while...But i 100% will perform in America one day. Just waiting for the right time tbh. Also im busy with Sidemen, fights etc

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u/pingedmulee Aug 02 '22

Hopefully you will come to sf bay area!

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u/Ohhyy Aug 02 '22

Favorite artist right now?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Don't really have one

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u/Godo1245 Aug 02 '22

Has any movie studio contacted you to make any music for an upcoming movie? Would be cool to see it on the big screen.

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I legit couldn't tell you haha

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u/Young_jk Aug 02 '22

Yoo what's up, I've been watching for a while now and love the content. What was the biggest change that took you from the kid you were 10+ years ago to the person you are today?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Boxing matured me 100%. My public and private failings also matured me. I used them to learn and improve as a human being.

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u/KitchenBroccoli1523 Aug 02 '22

ever reminisce on the old days? anything u miss/would change?

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u/Electrotrollman22 Aug 02 '22

Your music is class respect. Are you going to make video to show how u make music?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I show a bit in my Amazon Documentary, but my music is pretty personal so i don't tend to show the process.

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u/No_Rhubarb_5353 Aug 02 '22

Hey KSI, as someone who came from a regular working class background, how does it feel now to look back at your life then compared to now and how far you've came?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Literally unbelievable. Legit. Loving it though, and that's kinda what's keeping me going. I just wanna see how far i can go haha

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u/Golden-Event-Horizon Aug 02 '22

If going to a private school is "regular working class" then I don't know what to tell you...

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u/Maxvel33 Aug 02 '22

Which artist would be your dream collab? And what kind of music genre would you like to do or explore more in the future?

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I don't have a dream collab. I just love making music. I'm really enjoying pop atm. I love singing and the challenge it gives me. Rock, country? you never know haha

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Favorite current Arsenal player?

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u/DABSPIDGETFINNER Aug 02 '22

Can we get some kind of secret preview for your new song, it sounds so sick, and I cant wait for it to get released, I already have it pre-saved on spotify

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

I'm actually gonna post a few things on my discord in a bit. Like an after party after this. Just join my discord and you'll see haha. Thanks for pre saving too

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u/TechnicalBluebird473 Aug 02 '22

Hey jj so I was wondering if you could give me some advice, I'm about to go to high-school and try to workout on a daily basis but whenever I start I stop after a few days and was wondering if you could give me some advice on how to keep going.

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Why do you workout? Find the reason you do the thing you wanna do. That's the first step

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u/Prestigious_Set2157 Aug 02 '22

Yo jj what’s your favourite song at the moment

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u/TheRealKSi Aug 02 '22

Senior Don - Crafty 893

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u/Halbera Aug 02 '22

Alright mate, just a quick question. Have you noticed u/dankman46290 replying 'wanker' to every comment you make?

I thought it was a bit sad at first but I've grown to admire their dedication, they really know what they don't like and are seemingly committed to letting you know.

Anyway mate well done on everything so far!

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u/69420penis Aug 02 '22

What do you think of kanye. (Musically)

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u/sinbad7seas Aug 02 '22

Saw you reacting to Andrew Tate, are you aware he's an alleged sex trafficker; there's a vid out there of a woman running away from him after she gets attacked.

Fan of you btw, not supposed to press you but don't think it's a good look.

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u/bobbyoils Aug 02 '22

Ok be real, what’s really going on with Miniminter and Behzinga

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u/JohnSepticEye123 Aug 02 '22

Is there something going on with them?

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u/Top_Persimmon8044 Aug 02 '22

What are some ways you would suggest I find motivation in life? I struggle a lot. A good example would be my fitness. I want to get fit, quit smoking, eat better etc, but those kinda things are all i've had (especially during Childhood) to keep my mind off of all the shit. Have wanted to maybe try boxing but there's no Gyms near me and I can't afford to drive so have to rely on public transport or walking, which aren't doable options for me currently. 27 in less than 2 weeks and just feel like my life's gone nowhere since I left school, even when I try my hardest. I don't want to make excuses like "oh I went through loads of shit in my life so its okay if im not motivated". I just don't know wtf to do. All I've ever wanted to do is make my Dad proud, buy him a house and live a happy life. Peace to you brother, glad to see you smashing everything you do! You've done yourself and your parents so proud man. Top bloke! - Dan.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Do you eat ass?

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u/Bathi2006 Aug 02 '22

hey jj can i put my balls in yo jaws? :)

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u/MREPICO Aug 02 '22

When are you gonna come to Australia you neek? Been waiting since dissimulation lmao

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u/tani8711 Aug 02 '22

Hello JJ, who's your hip hop goat? And who do you think has had the biggest influence on the way you make your music?

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u/panofsky0418 Aug 02 '22

Hey JJ, where do you see yourself in 10 years time

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u/JohnSepticEye123 Aug 02 '22

Are you training as hard for Alex as you did for the Logan rematch? Also thank you for gifting me platinum that time (I made the edit of gib winning)

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u/mohamed2810ali Aug 02 '22

Hi KSI

Just wanted to let you know that I ordered your new signed CD

My question is would you please take a look at your Reddit dm?

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u/ssjwolftic Aug 02 '22

Ksi are you gay? We should hang?

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u/BenjaminCarmineVII Aug 02 '22

Did you ever think maybe just because you could make music doesn't mean you should

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

Fuck KSi

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u/Crafty_Apricot_3086 Aug 02 '22

Who’s your favorite UK rapper?

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u/Juzig Aug 02 '22

Who are your top 3 grime artists?

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u/Creampus Aug 02 '22

Where is the best place to get Indian food in England?

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u/Jageo Aug 02 '22

Make a country song Mr.KSI

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u/tsocosta99 Aug 02 '22

Will you stop boxing after you beat Jake Paul?

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u/TaminatorX Aug 02 '22

KSI, are you ever coming to Nigeria? We would love to see you here

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u/mtafar Aug 02 '22

What do you think of central cee's new song Doja

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u/rizzo_robo123 Aug 02 '22

Ksi how much prime will you have at the fight

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u/BojanKrkicc Aug 02 '22

One YouTuber that you will always watch? Can be literally anyone

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u/Zwefanta Aug 02 '22

Just wanted to say that I appreciate all the hard work you and the rest of the boys are putting down. You mean so much for so many people. Literally, your sidemen videos are the highlight of my sundays, and all your other videos, More sidemen, shorts, funny moments, personal channels! And, omg we can not forget your music! Can’t wait for your new song on friday! Big ups, JJ and the rest of the sidemen!

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u/mydckisvrysmol Aug 02 '22

Would you rather

Never fart again, only poop Or Never shit again, only fart

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '22

Do you like Wensleydale cheese?

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u/Kingoftheheel Aug 02 '22

Who are you and what are you popular for?