While KSI has received severe backlash for using a racial slur in one of The Sidemen’s latest videos and decided to take a break from social media, Manlikeisaac has publicly extended his support to Internet fame, but who is he?
The YouTuber and boxer landed in hot water after using a derogatory term that is believed to be extremely offensive to South Asian people. He and his YouTube group even apologized for joking about it on camera.
Amid the drama, Manlikeisaac not only called KSI a GOAT but also said he didn’t have to take a break from social media, prompting reactions from irked fans.
Who is Manlikeisaac?
Manlikeisaac is a 22-year-old English YouTuber, best known for his comedy skits on different social media platforms.
Based in London, the comedian, whose real hasn’t been revealed, boasts more than 3.3 million subscribers on YouTube and over 4.8 million on TikTok.
He’s currently trending on Twitter for openly supporting KSI after the latter issued an apology for using a racial slur.
In his tweet addressed to KSI, Manlikeisaac commented on the controversy by saying: “You’re the goat man. We all mess up. But you’re literally the blueprint for so many creators. You set the way. No need to take a break, But if that’s what’s best for you, then go ahead. We love you bro.”
Manlikeisaac’s fans, however, are of the opinion that he shouldn’t get involved in the drama and leave it to KSI to decide what’s best for him. Others aren’t too pleased with the fact that the YouTuber has placed KSI on a pedestal by calling him a “Goat” despite being asked not to do so.
KSI receives backlash for using a slur
KSI was filming a spoof video with The Sidemen YouTube group, which saw them create the longest single word using the set of letters given to them.
During the countdown challenge, KSI ends up creating a four-letter word that’s considered to be extremely offensive and a derogatory term for people of South Asian origin.
When he says the word on camera, the others in the group laugh it off as a joke. The video, which was uploaded on the Sidemen channel, has now been deleted.
YouTuber and Sidemen issue apologies
KSI and The Sidemen issued separate apologies for making a joke about a sensitive topic. JJ has even announced a break from social media.
“There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry. I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human. I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately, I’ve been messing up a lot,” KSI said.
The Sidemen tweeted: “We accept that it was completely unacceptable and inexcusable. The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt. We deeply regret this and would like to truly apologize.”
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