Sidemen is a British YouTube group consisting of several popular YouTubers who collaborate on various videos.
The group was formed in 2013 and has since amassed a large following, with each member having successful personal channels.
Sidemen are known for their gaming videos, challenges, and vlogs, which often showcase their humorous and entertaining personalities. They have amassed millions of followers and achieved great success on and off YouTube.
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- Members: Miniminter, TBJZL, Zerkaa, Behzinga, W2S, Vikkstar123 and KSI
- Gender: Male
- Origin: London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: YouTube Content Creator, Social Media Influencer
- Website: Sidemen.com
- Years of operation: 2013-present
History
The Sidemen come from different parts of the UK, and each member has a unique background. Simon Minter, known as Miniminter, was born on 7 September 1992 in Hemel Hempstead. Tobi Brown, also known as TBJZL, was born on 8 April 1993 in Hackney, London.
Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, was born in Sheffield on September 4, 1992. Ethan Payne, known as Behzinga, was born on June 20, 1995, in a small town in London.
Harry Lewis, commonly known as W2S, was born in Guernsey on 24 November 1996. Vikram Barn, commonly known as Vikkstar123, was born in Sheffield on 2 August 1995. JJ Olatunji, commonly known as KSI, was born on 19 June 1993 in Watford.
Growing up, each member faced their own challenges, but their love of video games and passion for entertainment led them to the world of YouTube.
They attended different schools and universities, pursuing many different academic interests, but a shared love of video games and comedy brought them together.
Personal life
In their personal lives, Sidemen have been open about their romantic relationships. While some members choose to keep their relationships private, others have shared their love lives with fans.
Simon Minter (Miniminter) is known to be in a long-term relationship with a social media influencer. Tobi Brown (TBJZL) has been in a serious relationship with his girlfriend for years. Joshua Bradley (Zerkaa) has been in a romantic relationship with his partner who is not involved in the social media world.
Ethan Payne (Behzinga) is notoriously private about his love life and not much information is made public. Harry Lewis (W2S) has been in a high-profile relationship with a popular YouTuber, which has been the subject of media attention.
Vikram Barn (Vikkstar123) also keeps his love life private; very little is known about his relationships. JJ Olatunji (KSI) is known for his relationship with his long-time girlfriend, with whom he has shared many moments on social media.
As of 2023, some of the Sidemen are married, becoming proud fathers of adorable children, while others are still enjoying their youth and focusing on their careers.
Career
The Sidemen’s journeys to stardom began individually, as each began creating content on YouTube. Simon Minter, known as Miniminter, started his channel in 2008, posting videos about the game FIFA. Tobi Brown, known as TBJZL, joined YouTube in 2011, initially focusing on soccer content.
Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, started his channel in 2009 with FIFA videos. Ethan Payne, known as Behzinga, started his YouTube journey in 2012, sharing a variety of gaming content and vlogs.
Harry Lewis, known as W2S, started his channel in 2012, initially focusing on FIFA content and later expanding into various challenges and vlogs. Vikram Barn, known as Vikkstar123, launched his channel in 2010, focusing on Call of Duty gameplay and dabbling in other gaming content.
JJ Olatunji, better known by his stage name KSI, joined YouTube in 2008, starting with FIFA videos and then exploring different forms of entertainment, including music and boxing.
In 2013, the Sidemen collaborated on a variety of videos, combining their talents and personalities to create engaging and humorous content. Their chemistry was obvious, and their collaborative efforts quickly gained traction, catapulting them to internet stardom.
Sidemen’s success on YouTube has led to a number of opportunities, including brand partnerships, product collaborations, and even a book titled “Sidemen: The Book,” where they share anecdotes, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from their lives.
Their influence is not limited to YouTube but also involves in charity work, charity events and collaborations with famous content creators.
Net worth
The Sidemen have achieved significant success through their YouTube careers, brand partnerships, merchandise sales, and other ventures. Their combined net worth is around $60 million.
Their popularity and continued growth in the online entertainment industry has contributed to their significant financial success.
Social media
- Instagram: @Miniminter, @Tobjizzle, @Zerkaa, @Behzingagram, @W2S, @Vikkstagram, @KSI
- Twitter: @Miniminter, @TBJZL, @Zerkaa, @EthanPayne, @W2S, @Vikkstar123, @KSIOlajidebt
- YouTube: @Miniminter, @TBJZL, @Zerkaa, @Behzinga, @W2S, @Vikkstar123, @KSIOlajidebt
