Deji Olatunji
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| Born | Oladeji "Deji" Daniel Olatunji 9 December 1996[1][2] Watford, Hertfordshire, England | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | English | ||||||||||||
| Other names | Comedy Shorts Gamer | ||||||||||||
| Citizenship | British | ||||||||||||
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| Known for | Youtube | ||||||||||||
| Height | 170.2 cm (5 ft 7.0 in) | ||||||||||||
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| Relatives | KSI (brother) | ||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2011–present | ||||||||||||
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| Associated acts | Sidemen | ||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Tank | ||||||||||||
| Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight | ||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Wins | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 1 | ||||||||||||
Oladeji "Deji" Daniel Olatunji (born 9 December 1996), commonly known as Deji, formerly known online as ComedyShortsGamer, is a English YouTuber and professional boxer. The younger brother of YouTuber Olajide "KSI" Olatunji, he became known for his videos of various pranks, comedic skits and viral challenges alongside video game commentaries.
Starting his boxing career in 2018, Olatunji fought YouTuber Jake Paul in a white-collar boxing match and lost via TKO. He then fought TikToker Vinnie Hacker and lost via TKO. He fought American YouTuber Alex Wassabi and lost via SD. He made his professional debut agaisnt Fousey and won via TKO. He then fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout. He then fought Swarmz and won via UD.
Early and personal life
Oladeji "Deji" Daniel Olatunji was born on the 9th December 1996 in Watford and was raised in Watford, Hertfordshire.[4] His father, Jide Adamulla Olatunji, originates from Ibadan, Nigeria. His mother, Yinka Atinuke, is from Islington, London. He is the younger brother of Olajide Olatunji, also known as YouTuber (KSI).[5]
In September 2016, Olatunji was involved in a car crash after he lost control of his Audi TT and crashed with his friend in the car. Olatinji was left with 9 stitches on his arm and leg.[6]
In July 2020, Olatunji had his German Shepherd, named Tank, taken away after the dog bit a woman. This incident was taken to court in which the rulling resulted Olatunji in losing his dog and was ordered to pay a fine of £18,000.[7]
Internet career
2011–2017: Early beginnings and prank videos
Olatunji joined YouTube in 2011 using the pseudonym "ComedyShortsGamer."[8] He uploaded videos videos comprising gaming commentary along with pranks, comedic skits and viral challenges.[9][10] Compared to KSI's content, Olatunji's videos have been described as more focused on comedy than gaming.[11] Several of his videos feature him pranking his family, such as him telling his mother he impregnated a girl,[11] and telling his father that a house he worked on for two years burned down.[12]
Considered alongside his brother's content as "among the most popular on the site",[13] Olatunji's videos have been featured in outlets such as The Daily Dot,[12] The Huffington Post UK,[14] and HobbyConsolas.[15] Insider ranked Olatunji as one of the most popular YouTube personalities in the United Kingdom,[9][16] and he was ranked second on the Tubular Labs list of the "UK's Most Influential YouTube Creators"; his brother was ranked first.[11] However, Olatunji's prank videos have received minor criticism, with Austin Powell of The Daily Dot calling one of his pranks "a failed attempt at humor".[12]
2017–present: Feud with KSI and 10 million subscribers
In November 2018, Olatunji presented the award for "Best Publisher at the 2018 Esports Awards ceremony; however, he received criticism for a joke he performed where he announced that Fortnite creator Epic Games won the award. Publisher Blizzard Entertainment was revealed to be the real victor.[17]
Later that month, Olatunji had a feud with English rapper Randolph after a video of him answering the question "name a dead YouTube channel" with Olatunji was made public in a Sidemen video. In a diss track uploaded by Olatunji, he released a screenshot of his brother KSI's personal bank spendings to prove that KSI previously paid for Randolph's wedding. KSI responded to the video in a disappointed manner in a YouTube video uploaded the next day.[18]
In December 2018, on Christmas day, Olatunji kicked KSI out of his house after the pair got into an altercation in which KSI threatened to destroy Olatunji's computer.[19] After the incident, Olatunji uploaded a video onto his YouTube channel in which he accused KSI of physical and emotional abuse growing up.[20] This led to KSI responding to the allegations in a YouTube video where he denied the claims.[13] The feud between the brothers quickly spread over the internet in which both brothers were arguing over Twitter, resulting in both brothers losing tens of thousands of subscribers.[13][21]
In May 2020, Olatunji surpassed 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel after his channel was stagnant at 9,960,000 which became an internet meme.[22]
Boxing career
Early career
Deji vs Paul
On 25 August 2018, Olatunji fought American YouTuber Jake Paul in a white-collar boxing match at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England alongside his older brother KSI, who also fought Paul's brother Logan Paul, as the headliner.[23] Paul defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 5th round.[24]
Deji vs. Hacker
On 12 June 2021, Olatunji made his return to boxing on the YouTubers vs. TikTokers undercard against American TikToker Vinnie Hacker at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US. Hacker defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 3rd round.[25]
Deji vs Wassabi
On 5 March 2022, Olatunji fought American YouTuber Alex Wassabi as the headliner bout at Wembley Arena in London, England. Wassabi defeated Olatunji via split decision. [26]
Professional career
Deji vs Fousey
On 27 August 2022, Olatunji made his professional debut against American YouTuber Fousey at MF & DAZN: X Series 001 at The O2 Arena, London in England. Olatunji defeated Fousey via technical knockout in the 3rd round, achieving his first win.[27]
Deji vs Swarmz
On 13 April 2023, it was announced that Olatunji would face English rapper Swarmz, who fought his older bother KSI at X Series 001, as the co-feature bout at X Series 007 on 14 May at Wembley Arena in London, England. Olatunji won via unanimous decision.[28]
Exhibition bouts
Deji vs Mayweather Jr.
On 26 September 2022, it was announced that Olatunji and American former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. would face each other in an exhibition bout at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE on 13 November.[29] Mayweather won by technical knockout in the 6th round, with Olatunji giving him a bused eye.[30]
Other ventures
Olatunji appeared in the 2016 movie Laid in America which stars KSI and YouTuber Caspar Lee.[31]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Laid in America | Freddy | Cameo appearance | [32] |
| 2018 | KSI: Can't Lose | Himself | Documentary | [33] |
| 2023 | KSI: In Real Life | Himself | Documentary |
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Danielle Broccoli" | 2017 | Non-album singles |
| "Sidemen Disstrack" | ||
| "Ungrateful" | ||
| "Tank Gang" | ||
| "Wasteman" | 2018 | |
| "Ran" | ||
| "Unforgivable" (featuring Crypt, Dax and Jallow) | ||
| "No L's" (with Jallow) | ||
| "The Truth" | 2020 | |
| "Playboy Mantion" (with Jallow) | ||
| "Punishment" | 2023 |
Boxing record
Professional
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Swarmz | UD | 4 | 13 May 2023 | Wembley Arena, London, England | MF-Professional bout |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Fousey | RTD | 3 (4) 1:28 | 27 Aug 2022 | The O2 Arena, London, England | MF-Professional bout |
Exhibition
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 3 | Loss | 0–3 | Floyd Mayweather Jr. | TKO | 6 (8), 1:22 | 13 Nov 2022 | Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE | |
| 2 | Loss | 0–2 | Alex Wassabi | SD | 5 | 5 Mar 2022 | Wembley Arena, London, England | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Vinnie Hacker | TKO | 3 (5), 0:44 | 12 June 2021 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US |
Amateur
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Jake Paul | TKO | 5 (6), 1:41 | 25 Aug 2018 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | ESPN Ringside Social Award | Viral Moment of the Year | Deji's KO on Fousey | Won | [34] |
References
- ↑ "Floyd Mayweather vs. Deji announced for Nov. 13 exhibition boxing bout in Dubai". MMA Fighting. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
- ↑ @deji (December 9, 2014). "It's my birthday!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 10, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "About Deji". YouTube.
- ↑ "Where Is Deji From?: Birthplace, Nationality, Ethnicity and Net Worth". EssentiallySports. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ↑ Daniel, Jo (2015-10-24). "Two Nigerian Brothers, Olajide & Deji Olatunji Top UK's Most Influential Youtube Creators". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ Radu, Mihnea (11 September 2016). "YouTuber ComedyShortsGamer Gets 9 Stitches, Totals Audi TT". AutoEvolution.
- ↑ "YouTube star Deji loses dog destruction appeal". BBC News. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
- ↑ O'Brien, Kelly (May 20, 2015). "The kings of kids' YouTube - A parents guide to YouTube vloggers". Irish Examiner. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 O'Reilly, Lara (October 29, 2015). "The 20 biggest British YouTube stars". Business Insider. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Anderson, Zuri (February 18, 2022). "These Black YouTubers & TikTokers Are Blowing Up Right Now". Black Information Network. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Lowbridge, Caroline (October 23, 2015). "The UK YouTube stars with fans around the world". BBC News. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Powell, Austin (March 22, 2014). "This son's prank on his father could not have gone worse". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Griffin, Andrew (19 June 2019). "KSI lashes out at Deji's latest tearful video as feud between YouTube brothers escalates". The Independent. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ "Son Tries To Prank His Dad - But It Backfires On Him In Dramatic Fashion (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post UK. March 24, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Hernandez, David (December 16, 2020). "Agredido por su madre mientras editaba su personaje de Cyberpunk 2077 porque pensaba que era porno" [Assaulted by his mother while editing his Cyberpunk 2077 character because he thought it was porn]. HobbyConsolas (in español). Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Roberts, Hannah (November 24, 2016). "The 19 biggest British YouTube stars". Insider. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Tamburro, Paul (November 13, 2018). "Fortnite Creator Epic Games Trolled by Esports Awards Presenter". GameRevolution. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Katzowitz, Josh (6 December 2018). "Here's all you need to know about Deji's nasty YouTube feud with brother KSI". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Katzowitz, Josh (28 December 2018). "Feud between KSI and Deji gets ugly—and costs them thousands of followers". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Griffin, Andrew (28 May 2019). "KSI feud with brother Deji escalates after video accusing YouTube star of 'mental and physical abuse'". The Independent. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Katzowitz, Josh (28 May 2019). "YouTuber Deji accuses older brother KSI of sexually betraying him". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ↑ Fogarty, Paul (7 May 2020). "What is the 9.96 meme? KSI fans left searching for answers after YouTube star's latest video". HITC.
- ↑ Alexander, Julia (February 26, 2018). "YouTube boxing just went international, so when does YouTube get involved?". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Who won Jake Paul vs Deji and KSI vs Logan Paul fights? Results from YouTube boxing night at the Manchester Arena". talkSPORT. August 26, 2018. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Vinnie Hacker achieves surprise win against Deji in YouTubers vs TikTokers event". Dexerto. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ Evanoff, Josh (6 March 2023). "Deji vs. Alex Wassabi YouTube Boxing full card results". Sportskeeda.
- ↑ Hale, Andreas (28 August 2022). "KSI vs. Swarmz results: KSI stops Swarmz, then drops Luis Alcaraz Pineda 7 times in 2nd KO of the night". The Sporting News.
- ↑ Schuller, Rudi (14 May 2023). "KSI defeats Joe Fournier via second-round knockout". DAZN.
- ↑ "Floyd Mayweather to fight YouTuber Deji in November showdown in Dubai". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ↑ Lelinwalla, Mark (14 November 2022). "Floyd Mayweather Jr. reacts to bruise under left eye that Deji gave him". DAZN.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (July 25, 2016). "Raunchy Comedy 'Laid in America' With YouTube Stars KSI, Caspar Lee Gets Release Dates". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ↑ Hughes, Mark (8 September 2016). "YouTube Stars KSI, Caspar Lee Could Make 'Laid In America' A Digital Game-Changer". Forbes. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ↑ Hale, James (10 August 2018). "KSI Releases Documentary 'Can't Lose' Ahead Of Logan Paul Boxing Match Up". Tubefilter. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ↑ ESPN Ringside (26 December 2022). "Vote for the 2022 ESPN Ringside Social Award for Viral Moment of the Year 🏆". Twitter.
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