Draft:Deji Olatunji

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  • Comment: In the event this ever passes AFC and enters mainspace, I would strongly recommend immediate semi-protection of the article. DrewieStewie (talk) 17:27, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: I have added a chronological directory of discussions concerning this draft and the subject matter on the draft talk page, so that they are easier to find. DrewieStewie (talk) 08:21, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: As an update of the status quo, this draft has several good-faith editors closely committed to making sure any submission of the draft is of solid quality, including myself, User:PantheonRadiance, User:Sahaib, and User:GhaziTwaissi. Ideally, to avoid a draft rejection that would undermine all the good-faith work and effort, I would recommend any submission to be okayed beforehand either by one of us or another Wikipedian in good standing. The latest IP draft submission was not endorsed by any of us, and we recognize that the community would like some more reliable sources and a degree of article expandion before it goes to mainspace. As highlighted by PantheonRadiance's remark below the comments, the subject was identified as passing GNG per RFC consensus; it's more of a matter of getting reliable sources into the article (including from the RFC source review) and expanding it appropriately now. The draft talk page has now been unsalted so that discussion of the draft no longer has to be unnecessarily spread out across several user talk pages and noticeboards.DrewieStewie (talk) 20:00, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Re-submitting the same thing that was declined last month will not somehow make it acceptable now. If you do this again, it will be rejected outright; please stop wasting everyone's time. DMacks (talk) 16:08, 26 December 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Per my discussion with JBW, here. I am not rejecting because of the possibility of it being accepted later. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 11:26, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: @Edward-Woodrow: the article has been improved and there is no copied material. As PantheonRadiance mentioned the subject was assessed as notable and so the failed attempts do not matter. Sahaib (talk) 21:29, 3 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Sorry? It was rejected, and now it's being reviewed again? What's going on? Edward-Woodrow • talk 20:08, 3 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: I'm gonna be bold and say this passes GNG now. WikiOriginal-9 (talk) 16:48, 3 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: A lot of this was copied from Fandom. — Diannaa (talk) 22:43, 13 December 2022 (UTC)
  •  Remark: Draft editors and AfC reviewers, please read this RfC that discusses Deji's notability before evaluating this draft. PantheonRadiance (talk) 02:50, 30 September 2023 (UTC)

Deji Olatunji
Deji Olatunji in 2019
Born
Oladeji Olawale Olatunde Daniel Olatunji

(1996-12-09) 9 December 1996 (age 27)[1][2]
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Other namesComedy Shorts Gamer
Occupations
Known forYoutube
Height170.2 cm (5 ft 7.0 in)
RelativesKSI (brother)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2011–present
Genres
Subscribers
  • 12.2 million (main channel)
  • 13.34 million (combined)[a]
[3]
Total views
  • 4.15 billion (main channel)
  • 4.29 billion (combined)[b]
[3]
Associated actsSidemen
100,000 subscribers2011, 2012
1,000,000 subscribers2012, 2013
10,000,000 subscribers2020
Last updated: 28th September 2022
Boxing career
Other namesThe Tank
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights2
Wins2
Wins by KO1

Oladeji "Deji" Olawale Olatunde Daniel Olatunji (born 9 December 1996), formerly known online as ComedyShortsGamer, is a English YouTuber and professional boxer. 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 lost his next two fights against TikToker Vinnie Hacker and American YouTuber Alex Wassabi respectively. He made his professional debut agaisnt Fousey and won via TKO before fighting Swarmz and winning via UD. He also fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout.

Early and personal life[edit]

Oladeji "Deji" Olawale Olatunde Daniel Olatunji was born on the 9th December 1996 in Watford, Hertfordshire.[1][4] He and his mother, Olayinka, live in Holme, near Peterborough.[5] He is the younger brother of fellow YouTuber Olajide Olatunji better known as KSI.[5]

In July 2020, Olatunji had his German Shepherd, named Tank, taken away after the dog bit a woman.[5] The incident was taken to court and the ruling resulted in Olatunji losing his dog and being ordered to pay a fine of £18,000.[6] Judge David Farrell stated CCTV of the incident showed the dog was "completely out of control".[7]

Internet career[edit]

2011–2017: Early beginnings and prank videos[edit]

Olatunji joined YouTube in 2011 using the pseudonym "ComedyShortsGamer."[8] He uploaded various 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] Insider ranked Olatunji as one of the most popular YouTube personalities in the United Kingdom,[9][14] 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[edit]

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.[15]

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.[16] After the incident, Olatunji uploaded a video onto his YouTube channel in which he accused KSI of physical and emotional abuse growing up.[17] 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][18]

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.[19]

Boxing career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Deji vs Paul[edit]

Main article: KSI vs Logan Paul
Olatunji fighting Jake Paul at Manchester Arena

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.[20] Paul defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 5th round.[21]

Deji vs. Hacker[edit]

Main article: YouTubers vs. TikTokers

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.[22] Hacker defeated Olatunji.[23]

Deji vs Wassabi[edit]

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.[24]

Professional career[edit]

Deji vs Fousey[edit]

Main article: KSI vs Swarmz & Luis Alcaraz Pineda

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.[25]

Deji vs Swarmz[edit]

Main article: KSI vs Joe Fournier

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.[26]

Exhibition bouts[edit]

Deji vs Mayweather Jr.[edit]

Main article: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Deji

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.[27] Mayweather won by technical knockout in the 6th round, with Olatunji giving him a bruised eye.[28]

Other ventures[edit]

Olatunji appeared in the 2016 movie Laid in America which stars KSI and YouTuber Caspar Lee.[29] In 2017, Olatunji wrote a graphic novel titled Kung Fu Hero and the Forbidden City.[30] Critiquing the book, Kirkus Reviews described the plot as a "stereotypical (if not just downright problematic) pseudo-Chinese mythological quest that has world-ending implications", and stated that Olatunji's novel "delivers nothing more than cheap prepubescent thrills".[31]

Filmography[edit]

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Laid in America Freddy Cameo appearance [32]
2018 KSI: Can't Lose Himself Documentary [33]
2023 KSI: In Real Life Documentary [citation needed]

Boxing record[edit]

Professional[edit]

2 fights 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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[edit]

3 fights 0 wins 3 losses
By knockout 0 2
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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[edit]

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Jake Paul TKO 5 (6), 1:41 25 Aug 2018 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England

Bibliography[edit]

  • Olatunji, Deji (2 November 2017). Kung Fu Hero and The Forbidden City: A ComedyShortsGamer Graphic Novel. Trapeze. p. 192. ISBN 978-1409174288.

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 ESPN Ringside Social Award Viral Moment of the Year Deji's KO on Fousey Won [34]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Subscribers, broken down by channel:
    10.9 million (Deji)
    1.15 million (Deji 2nd)
  2. ^ Views, broken down by channel:
    4.15 billion (Deji)
    144 million (Deji 2nd)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Burke, Olivia (22 February 2024). "KSI baffles fans after making incredible admission about his younger brother Deji". LADbible. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. ...the 27-year-old started discussing the fact that Deji isn't actually his full, government name - it's just an abbreviation. He explained that the traditional Nigerian name his parents - Olajide and Yinka - gave him is Oladeji Olawale Olatunde Daniel Olatunji, while saying that he shortens it for simplicity.
  2. ^ @deji (9 December 2014). "It's my birthday!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 October 2022 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b "About Deji". YouTube.
  4. ^ Louis, Nathan (20 December 2019). "YouTuber Deji fined after his dog attacked elderly neighbour". Watford Observer. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "YouTube star Deji and mum admit dangerous dog charges". BBC News. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  6. ^ "YouTube star Deji loses dog destruction appeal". BBC News. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  7. ^ "YouTube star Deji to appeal against dog destruction order". BBC News. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  8. ^ O'Brien, Kelly (20 May 2015). "The kings of kids' YouTube - A parents guide to YouTube vloggers". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  9. ^ a b O'Reilly, Lara (29 October 2015). "The 20 biggest British YouTube stars". Business Insider. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  10. ^ Anderson, Zuri (18 February 2022). "These Black YouTubers & TikTokers Are Blowing Up Right Now". Black Information Network. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  11. ^ a b c Lowbridge, Caroline (23 October 2015). "The UK YouTube stars with fans around the world". BBC News. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  12. ^ a b Powell, Austin (22 March 2014). "This son's prank on his father could not have gone worse". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  13. ^ a b c 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.
  14. ^ Roberts, Hannah (24 November 2016). "The 19 biggest British YouTube stars". Insider. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  15. ^ Tamburro, Paul (13 November 2018). "Fortnite Creator Epic Games Trolled by Esports Awards Presenter". GameRevolution. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Katzowitz, Josh (28 May 2019). "YouTuber Deji accuses older brother KSI of sexually betraying him". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  19. ^ Fogarty, Paul (7 May 2020). "What is the 9.96 meme? KSI fans left searching for answers after YouTube star's latest video". HITC.
  20. ^ Alexander, Julia (26 February 2018). "YouTube boxing just went international, so when does YouTube get involved?". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  21. ^ "Who won Jake Paul vs Deji and KSI vs Logan Paul fights? Results from YouTube boxing night at the Manchester Arena". talkSPORT. 26 August 2018. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  22. ^ Trent, Rachel (12 June 2021). "Boxing, influencers and NFTs share the stage as YouTubers and TikTokers fight in Battle of the Platforms". CNN. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  23. ^ "SLIM Deji shows off impressive body transformation as he comes in over a STONE lighter for Alex Wassabi fight than he did against Vinnie Hacker". talkSPORT. 5 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  24. ^ "Deji vs Alex Wassabi date: UK start time, live stream and undercard as KSI's brother makes boxing return in YouTube event after body transformation". talkSPORT. 5 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ Schuller, Rudi (14 May 2023). "KSI defeats Joe Fournier via second-round knockout". DAZN.
  27. ^ "Floyd Mayweather to fight YouTuber Deji in November showdown in Dubai". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  28. ^ Lelinwalla, Mark (14 November 2022). "Floyd Mayweather Jr. reacts to bruise under left eye that Deji gave him". DAZN.
  29. ^ Spangler, Todd (25 July 2016). "Raunchy Comedy 'Laid in America' With YouTube Stars KSI, Caspar Lee Gets Release Dates". Variety. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  30. ^ Cowdrey, Katherine (12 May 2017). "Trapeze acquires graphic novel from YouTuber ComedyShortsGamer". The Bookseller. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  31. ^ "KUNG FU HERO AND THE FORBIDDEN CITY A COMEDYSHORTSGAMER GRAPHIC NOVEL". Kirkus Reviews. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  32. ^ 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.
  33. ^ 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.
  34. ^ ESPN Ringside (26 December 2022). "Vote for the 2022 ESPN Ringside Social Award for Viral Moment of the Year 🏆". Twitter.

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