A resurfaced video from 2017 is creating a difficult moment for KSI, the popular entertainer currently serving as a judge on a major television talent show.
The clip features a conversation with his mother, Yinka Olatunji, about safe sex. When prompted about using a condom, KSI responded with a shocking statement: “If she gets pregnant I’ll just punch the baby.”
His mother immediately challenged the remark, stating it was unacceptable. KSI quickly followed up, claiming he was “kidding,” and insisted he wouldn’t actually commit such an act.
However, the comment has ignited criticism from domestic violence advocacy groups. Women’s Aid released a statement condemning the “joke,” emphasizing that such remarks trivialize the very real threat of abuse faced by pregnant women.
The charity highlighted the disturbing reality that pregnancy can actually *increase* a woman’s risk of experiencing domestic violence, and that casual jokes normalize dangerous behavior.
Following inquiries, the video was removed from KSI’s YouTube channel. A source close to the entertainer stated he deeply regrets the language used in the decade-old clip and acknowledges it was “stupid and wrong.”
This isn’t an isolated incident. KSI’s early career as a YouTuber is marked by a pattern of controversial content that continues to resurface and draw scrutiny.
In 2023, he faced backlash for using a racial slur during a televised game show appearance. Prior to that, in 2013, he was embroiled in a sexism scandal after making inappropriate and lewd comments to women at a gaming convention, including directly asking about their bodies.
He also faced accusations of trivializing rape and using derogatory language towards women in other videos from that period.
In a 2020 interview, KSI acknowledged his regret over some of his earlier, more vulgar content, stating he wasn’t proud of it but recognized it would remain online indefinitely. He spoke of confronting his past mistakes rather than attempting to hide from them.
The resurfacing of this video underscores the lasting impact of online content and the importance of accountability for past actions, even those framed as “jokes.”
