KSI registered his main YouTube account in 2009 and built a following posting gaming-commentary videos of the FIFA video game series. As his fan base has grown, his YouTube content has diversified to include vlog and comedy style videos. As of March 2021, he has over 34 million subscribers and over 8 billion video views across his two YouTube channels.
KSI's 2020 debut studio album, Dissimulation, debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. He has achieved eleven top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart, six of them ending up in the Top 10 and four of them ending up in the Top 5. KSI featured in the British comedy film Laid in America (2016), and was the subject of KSI: Can't Lose (2018), a documentary film following the build-up to his first amateur boxing fight against British YouTuber Joe Weller. He was involved in two further boxing events against American YouTuber Logan Paul, the second of which was a professional bout.
2015–2016: Early releases
Having written and produced comedy–rap songs for his YouTube channel in 2011, KSI released his debut single, "Lamborghini", featuring British grime MC P Money, on 23 March 2015, with Dcypha Productions. The song charted at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Keep Up", the title song for KSI's debut extended play of the same name, featuring Jme, was released on 13 November 2015, reaching number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.The full EP was released on 8 January 2016, through Island Records, debuting at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart.
On 29 April 2016, KSI released "Goes Off", featuring Mista Silva, as the first single from his second EP titled Jump Around. The EP's second single, "Friends with Benefits", featuring MNDM, was released on 29 July 2016, reaching number 69 on the UK Singles Chart.[56] The full EP was released on 28 October 2016 through Island Records. One of the EP's songs, "Touch Down", featuring rapper and singer Stefflon Don, appeared on the soundtrack of the 2017 film Baywatch.
2017–2019: Independent releases
KSI performing in 2019 on his New Age tour
On 23 June 2017, KSI independently released "Creature", which reached number 100 on the UK Singles Chart. "Creature" was the first single from KSI's third EP, Space, which was released independently on 30 June 2017. On 6 October that year, KSI released his fourth EP, Disstracktions, which includes diss tracks against fellow Sidemen members W2S and Behzinga. The EP reached number 31 on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. One week before its release, KSI announced that the EP would be his "final release" with Island Records and that he would be releasing music independently.
On 2 February 2018, KSI released "Uncontrollable", featuring Big Zuu. The song played during KSI's ring walk for his boxing fight against Joe Weller and charted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart. KSI released "On Point" on 17 August 2018, which was played during his ring walk for his second boxing bout.
On 12 April 2019, KSI released a collaborative album with Randolph titled New Age. It debuted at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and at number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart.
2019–2020: New record label signing and Dissimulation
On 4 November 2019, it was announced that KSI had signed with RBC Records and BMG to "take [his] music to the next level" and "further develop his music career in the US and internationally". In addition to managing KSI's future releases, it was confirmed that the label would be administering and reissuing KSI's independent catalogue recordings. That day, it was confirmed that KSI had already started recording his debut studio album. On 8 November 2019, "Down Like That", featuring Rick Ross, Lil Baby and S-X, was released as the album's lead single. It was performed live by the three featured artists as KSI's entrance music for his boxing rematch against Logan Paul. The song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and it has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of 200,000 units in the country. A further three singles preceded the album: "Wake Up Call", featuring Trippie Redd, which debuted at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart; "Poppin", featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp, which charted at number 43 in the UK; and "Houdini", featuring Swarmz and Tion Wayne, which debuted at number six on the UK Singles Chart and received a silver certification from the BPI.
KSI's debut studio album, titled Dissimulation, was released on 22 May 2020. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and further charted in 15 other countries. It was the UK's best-selling debut album by a British artist in 2020 and it has been certified silver by the BPI for sales of 60,000 units in the country. The album spawned two further UK top 40 singles, "Cap", featuring Offset, and "Killa Killa", featuring Aiyana-Lee. KSI was scheduled to perform at Parklife, Longitude and Reading and Leeds music festivals in 2020 to promote Dissimulation, but these were later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
KSI featured on "Lighter" by British DJ and record producer Nathan Dawe. The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the UK's best-selling songs of 2020. It has been certified platinum by the BPI for sales of 600,000 units in the UK and it was nominated for Best British Single at the 2021 BRIT Awards. KSI also featured on "Loose" by Zimbabwean-British artist S1mba, which peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
2020–present: Second studio album and The Online Takeover
On 23 October 2020, KSI released the first single for his second studio album, "Really Love", featuring Craig David and Digital Farm Animals, which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and has been certified silver by the BPI.
On 15 January 2021, KSI featured on "Don't Play" by Anne-Marie and Digital Farm Animals. The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming KSI's highest-charting single in the UK to date, and was also certified silver by the BPI.
On 16 February 2021, KSI announced on Twitter the creation of his own record label named "The Online Takeover" in partnership with his music manager Mams Taylor. Shortly after, he announced the first signee of his label, which was American-British singer "Aiyana-Lee", who featured on the track "Killa Killa" on KSI's debut album "Dissimulation".
On 12 March 2021, KSI released the album's second single, "Patience", featuring YUNGBLUD and Polo G, which debuted at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Poppin
ksi Lyrics
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Woo, whoa (Go Grizz)
I'm poppin' fam (yeah, Purpp)
(Mally Mall) woo
Money be dripping like water
Tap in, I want it, I get it (gang, gang)
I got my money in line with the queen
I gotta spend a lot
Five figure when I pull the trigger, window shopping
If it look good on the neck or the wrist
Pop out the black and then cop it
These niggas hating, I'm poppin' (yeah)
Rock out with the Draco, I'm rocking (Purpp)
I signed a deal and then put up a song
And yeah, bitch, I took off like a rocket (woo)
I spent two hundred on watches
I got the sauce, so they watching (yeah)
I got two Glocks and they both come with beam
Yeah, bitch, you know how I'm rocking (brrt, brrt, brrt)
AK, red dot (huh), HK (yeah), headshot (brr)
Kitchen, crack rock (who), bathtub, bath salt (bath)
I'm serving up H (ayy, ayy)
Drunk an eight to the face (ayy, ayy)
Wait, wait (wait)
I might buy a pink Wraith (huh)
Look at my diamonds dancing (dance)
Serving up H, Chris Hansen (whoa)
I might go shoot up your mansion
I just ashed in the Aston (yeah)
Stomp a nigga out, need boots (boots)
Forgiato on both coupes (ooh)
Order me wonton soup (yeah)
Why fuck one if I can fuck two? (Ah)
Look at my wrist, Corona (huh)
My neck got Ebola (whoa)
Doing drive-bys in the Yoda (vroom)
Poured up a seven like Oda (yeah)
Just left Webster (huh), fuck that bitch, don't text her (no way)
I might sext her (uh), I'm geeked up like Dexter
Money be dripping like water
Tap in, I want it, I get it (gang, gang)
I got my money in line with the queen
Royalty making the credit
I gotta spend a lot
Five figure when I pull the trigger, window shopping
If it look good on the neck or the wrist
Pop out the black and then cop it
These niggas hating, I'm poppin' (yeah)
Rock out with the Draco, I'm rocking (Purpp)
I signed a deal and then put up a song
And yeah, bitch, I took off like a rocket (woo)
I spent two hundred on watches
I got the sauce, so they watching (yeah)
I got two Glocks and they both come with beam
Yeah, bitch, you know how I'm rocking (brrt, brrt, brrt)
I'm so ahead of the game, already making a sequel (damn)
Easy to view that I'm winning the levels
Goes to show how we're not equal (uh-huh)
I got a ting for the yacht (swish), I got a ting for the PJ (ooh)
Got my accountant to show me my capital and he came back with an essay
I got the juice when I'm getting the women (what?)
Moving on like a relay (ah)
Fish them out with a big hook (bah)
Wanna fight? Get a check book (bah)
Winning and doing it legal
No one can fuck with my people (nah)
I'm in LA where the evil is pushing me up
Call me the de-vil (rah)
Money be dripping like water
Tap in, I want it, I get it (gang, gang)
I got my money in line with the queen
Royalty making the credit
I gotta spend a lot
Five figure when I pull the trigger, window shopping
If it look good on the neck or the wrist
Pop out the black and then cop it
These niggas hating, I'm poppin' (yeah)
Rock out with the Draco, I'm rocking (Purpp)
I signed a deal and then put up a song
And yeah, bitch, I took off like a rocket (woo)
I spent two hundred on watches
I got the sauce, so they watching (yeah)
I got two Glocks and they both come with beam
Yeah, bitch, you know how I'm rocking (brrt, brrt, brrt)
Bitches love Purpp when I walk in they bit' fifty G's in my pocket (fifty, fifty)
Walk in a circle of hoes, 'cause bitch, I been known on the topic (woo, woo)
My shooter gon' bust at your melon, if I put some G's in his pocket (brrt, yeah)
And fuck all that lecturing shit, 'cause my shooter go straight to your noggin' (Purpp)
I pop my .9 in his bitch (pop), I probably piped on his bitch
And if a nigga try me, then you know he gon' die, I got slime in this bitch (slime, slime)
I stay ten toes (ten toes), play hoes like Nintendo ('Tendo, woo)
I can't hop in, uh, there's no tinted windows (windows, bitch)
Money be dripping like water
Tap in, I want it, I get it (gang, gang)
I got my money in line with the queen
Royalty making the credit
I gotta spend a lot
Five figure when I pull the trigger, window shopping
If it look good on the neck or the wrist
Pop out the black and then cop it
These niggas hating, I'm poppin' (yeah)
Rock out with the Draco, I'm rocking (Purpp)
I signed a deal and then put up a song
And yeah, bitch, I took off like a rocket (woo)
I spent two hundred on watches
I got the sauce, so they watching (yeah)
I got two Glocks and they both come with beam
Yeah, bitch, you know how I'm rocking (brrt, brrt, brrt)
In Poppin by KSI featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp, the artists boast about their wealth and status, indicating that they have made it in the industry. KSI begins the first verse indicating that he has so much money that it is dripping like water. He emphasizes his success story, stating that he signed a deal and put out a song, then 'took off like a rocket.' He brags about spending five figures on things he likes when he goes window shopping. Smokepurpp continues on the second verse, bragging about how expensive his lifestyle is. He mentions spending $200 on watches, owning two Glocks with beams, and having diamond-covered jewelry, indicating his wealth. Lil Pump finishes off by boasting about his life, his reputation with the ladies, and his willingness to use his gun if someone disrespects him. The song has a catchy chorus talking about how the rapper is popping up, and everyone is watching him.
The lyrics in Poppin are about fame, success, and wealth. The song's collaboration with three highly popular rappers made it an instant hit worldwide, and the catchy chorus further contributed to the song's success. The song has received a lot of attention from fans on social media platforms, with many imitating the lyrics and dance moves. The song's success led to the artists donating money to various charities, including mental health, homelessness, and education.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, Jetski (D-Diego)
Introducing himself with his moniker and then the person who produced the beat.
Woo, whoa (Go Grizz)
Random sounds, followed by a shoutout to Grizz, nickname of his close associate and fellow rapper.
I'm poppin' fam (yeah, Purpp)
Explaining that he's successful and famous, with his signature adlib ('yeah, Purpp').
(Mally Mall) woo
Mentioning the name of Mally Mall, a well-established music producer, and then making more sounds.
Money be dripping like water
Stating that he's very wealthy and his money is flowing like water.
Tap in, I want it, I get it (gang, gang)
Expressing his confident attitude, saying that he gets whatever he wants.
I got my money in line with the queen
Comparing himself to royalty and affirming that his finances are in proper order.
Royalty making the credit
Highlighting that he relies on his status as a successful celebrity to get investments and loans.
I gotta spend a lot
Admitting that he spends a lot of money.
Five figure when I pull the trigger, window shopping
Saying that when he buys something, it costs at least $10,000, but also admitting that he enjoys looking even if he doesn't buy.
If it look good on the neck or the wrist
Suggesting that expensive accessories make him look good.
Pop out the black and then cop it
Revealing that he likes to shop for luxury items and isn't afraid to pay for them.
These niggas hating, I'm poppin' (yeah)
Noticing that some people are envious of his success, but staying confident that he's still well-liked.
Rock out with the Draco, I'm rocking (Purpp)
Indicating that he has a gun and he's ready to use it if needed, also repeating his own name.
I signed a deal and then put up a song
Confessing that he signed a record deal and produced music as soon as possible afterward.
And yeah, bitch, I took off like a rocket (woo)
Proudly boasting that he launched to fame and success, with more celebratory sounds.
I spent two hundred on watches
Admitting that he spends a fortune on designer watches.
I got the sauce, so they watching (yeah)
Claiming that he has the skills and charisma to attract attention and admiration.
I got two Glocks and they both come with beam
Bringing up his firearms again, specifying that they have laser sighting devices.
Yeah, bitch, you know how I'm rocking (brrt, brrt, brrt)
Asserting his dominance and toughness, with more sounds.
AK, red dot (huh), HK (yeah), headshot (brr)
Listing various types of guns and their capabilities, rapping about taking accurate shots to the head.
Kitchen, crack rock (who), bathtub, bath salt (bath)
Mentioning drugs and drugs paraphernalia, even specifying where they would be used or stored.
I'm serving up H (ayy, ayy), Drunk an eight to the face (ayy, ayy)
Adding more drug references, talking about consuming H (heroin) and drinking codeine syrup, which is an opiate.
Wait, wait (wait), I might buy a pink Wraith (huh)
Pausing and then saying that he's considering purchasing a pink Rolls-Royce Wraith, a luxury car model.
Look at my diamonds dancing (dance), Serving up H, Chris Hansen (whoa)
Drawing attention back to his precious jewels, which twinkle in the light, and merging two previous topics, him selling drugs and being on the radar of law enforcement.
I might go shoot up your mansion, I just ashed in the Aston (yeah)
Threatening someone's property and then casually flicking cigarette ash in his own Aston Martin car, which could be worth around $200,000.
Stomp a nigga out, need boots (boots), Forgiato on both coupes (ooh)
Claiming that he's willing to physically assault someone and then bragging about his custom-made Forgiato forged wheels on two of his sports coupes.
Order me wonton soup (yeah), Why fuck one if I can fuck two? (Ah)
Telling a random story about ordering Chinese food before boasting that he has sex with more than one woman at a time.
Look at my wrist, Corona (huh), My neck got Ebola (whoa)
Using diseases as metaphors for his own contagious wealth and the value of his jewelry.
Doing drive-bys in the Yoda (vroom), Poured up a seven like Oda (yeah)
Drawing a parallel between his favorite action hero, Yoda from Star Wars, and taking part in drive-by shootings, also referencing manga series One Piece.
Just left Webster (huh), fuck that bitch, don't text her (no way)
Announcing that he just left Webster Hall, a nightclub in New York City, and promising to ignore his ex-girlfriend's messages.
I might sext her (uh), I'm geeked up like Dexter
Casually admitting he might send explicit texts to his ex, then comparing himself to a fictional character Dexter who, outside of his day job as a blood spatter analyst for the police, is also a sociopathic serial killer.
I'm so ahead of the game, already making a sequel (damn)
Bragging about his creativity and drive to succeed in music, expressing that he's already conceptualizing and producing his next project.
Easy to view that I'm winning the levels, Goes to show how we're not equal (uh-huh)
Admitting that he's outperforming others in his line of work, likely in terms of money and fame, then acknowledging that it's not a fair competition.
I got a ting for the yacht (swish), I got a ting for the PJ (ooh)
Confessing that he likes the luxury of private jets and yachts, which he calls 'ting' in street slang.
Got my accountant to show me my capital and he came back with an essay
Mentioning that his accountant prepared a comprehensive report detailing all his assets and liabilities, which he humorously equates to an academic essay.
I got the juice when I'm getting the women (what?), Moving on like a relay (ah)
Asserting that he's desirable to women and he's very good at attracting them, explaining that he doesn't dwell on past relationships but quickly moves on to others like a relay race.
Fish them out with a big hook (bah), Wanna fight? Get a check book (bah)
Using a metaphor of fishing, he says that he's skilled in selecting the most attractive women to sleep with. Also, he complains that people who want to fight him are wasting their time since he's only interested in making money.
Winning and doing it legal, No one can fuck with my people (nah)
Boasting that he's successful and he's earning his money legally, then challenging anyone who might have an issue with him or his team.
I'm in LA where the evil is pushing me up, Call me the de-vil (rah)
Turning the popular phrase about being in 'the city of angels' around and using it to describe the negative influence of Los Angeles that's lifting him up. He then declares himself the devil, which is derived from his own name KSI.
Bitches love Purpp when I walk in they bit' fifty G's in my pocket (fifty, fifty)
Notice that he's very popular with women, going as far as to suggest that they might be tempted to steal from him.
Walk in a circle of hoes, 'cause bitch, I been known on the topic (woo, woo)
Emphasizing that he's constantly surrounded by women, not just some but a whole crowd. Highlighting that people recognise him as a successful artist.
My shooter gon' bust at your melon, if I put some G's in his pocket (brrt, yeah)
Making a chilling assertion that he can order one of his hitmen to kill someone for money.
And fuck all that lecturing shit, 'cause my shooter go straight to your noggin' (Purpp)
Suggesting that he's not interested in hearing moralization, since he's capable of using lethal force in his favor.
I pop my .9 in his bitch (pop), I probably piped on his bitch
Announcing that he was involved with someone else's girlfriend, indicating that he's armed and has already caused one woman to be hurt.
And if a nigga try me, then you know he gon' die, I got slime in this bitch (slime, slime)
Threatening to use deadly force against someone who tries to provoke him, using popular slang for his crew or gang.
I stay ten toes (ten toes), play hoes like Nintendo ('Tendo, woo)
Explaining that he's loyal to his crew and always take a stand for them. Also, using playful language to describe his interactions with women.
I can't hop in, uh, there's no tinted windows (windows, bitch)
Saying that he's not getting into someone's car because it's not private enough, then making an insult.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Diego Javier Avendano, Gazzy Garcia, Jamal F. Rashid, Kevin Andre Price, Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, Omar Jeffery Pineiro
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JJ and Smokepurpp: rapping normal lyrics
Lil Pump: My Neck got Ebola
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this aint funny
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Imagine
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Lil pump is so bad
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My opinion btw
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“MONEY BE DRIPPIN LIKE WATER”. Babatunde: Confused Screaming
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Yoooooo😂😂
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Lmao😂😂😂
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Aah aah monee