“Massive Respect” – Backlash Turns Into Redemption as KSI Wins Over Fans With an Apology to Wade Plemons
JJ Olatunji, better known by his internet alias KSI, is no stranger to controversies. After all, he gets into trouble because of his online banter with others. Recently, he got into the hot waters after ranting over his fellow YouTube creator Wade Plemons.
For those who don’t know, Wade presented his opinion on the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury rematch, which the English YouTuber KSI didn’t like. It leads him and his manager to spit some harsh comments at Wade. But things are settled now between the two.
KSI publicly apologized to Wade Plemons
KSI and Jake Paul have become two of the biggest name in the creator boxing scene. Olatunji’s biggest dream is to fight against Jake, which he considers to be the greatest match. So, Wade’s comments about Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury rematch selling more tickets infuriated the English YouTuber.
Olatunji then wrote criticizing tweets about Wade, which are now deleted. There were even rumors suggesting that he fired Plemons as the Misfits Boxing matches’ commentator. Many people on Twitter were in a rage to hear about these actions by KSI and raised their voices against it.
Even the American boxer-turned-YouTube Jake Paul joined this drama between KSI and Wade, where he took the latter’s side. He claimed to not like some of the Misfits commentator’s opinions about him, but he claimed that’s what makes them real. Undoubtedly, it added more heat to his rivalry against KSI.
But things might have piped down between KSI and Wade later. The Sidemen member later apologized to Wade in private and publicly on Twitter. He claimed to be ashamed of the statements he said in anger.
Despite the feud being over, it’s yet to be clarified whether Wade will be reinstated as a Misfits Boxing commentator. The next Misfits event is scheduled on April 21.
How did Twitter react to Olatunji’s apology?
The people on Twitter appreciated KSI for accepting his mistakes and apologizing for them. They even claimed to respect the YouTuber more after this act. Even Wade joined the replies, and he also appreciated JJ for the apology.
What are your thoughts about KSI’s apology for his harsh statements against Wade Plemons? Let us know in the comments.
