Why did the Sidemen split up in 2017? Break up and controversy explored

Currently, The Sidemen stands as the largest YouTube group in the UK and among the foremost on the entire platform. With a subscriber base exceeding 21 million, their presence remains robust even after a decade of activity, as they continue to deliver consistent content every week.

For those who may not be familiar, the group consists of seven members - JJ "KSI," Harry "W2S," Simon "Miniminter," Vik "Vikkstar123," Ethan "Behzinga," Tobi "TBJZL," and Josh "Zerkaa."

Despite their enduring success, The Sidemen was on the brink of disbandment in 2017. What initially began as a lighthearted jest escalated into a heated situation beyond their expectations. This story will delve into the events of the infamous Sidemen diss track season.

The pivotal drama unfolded when KSI dropped a bombshell update on his main channel on August 6, 2018. Titled I'm Leaving The Sidemen, his video confession revealed his departure from the group, blaming fellow member Behzinga. Additionally, he disclosed plans to move in with fellow YouTuber Bryan "RiceGum" in California. He said:

On August 7, 2017, Behzinga released a diss track titled "Drama," aimed at KSI, igniting a chain reaction of diss tracks from all group members. Notably, even KSI's brother, Deji, who isn't part of the group, joined by dissing the other members.

W2S's diss track against KSI and RiceGum, titled KSI Sucks, uploaded on August 9, 2017, became the most viewed among the diss tracks. To date, it has amassed over 73 million views on YouTube.

On August 14, 2017, KSI retaliated against W2S with another diss track, Little Boy, from his temporary residence in California during his stay at the FaZe House. This track accumulated over 67 million views on YouTube. These weren't the only diss