BUZZING· 72%1h 48m·2026-08-11·RelationshipsVikkstar: What It Really Took to Build The Sidemen (we didn’t plan for anyone to leave)
Vikkstar opens up about the extraordinary rise of the Sidemen, the relentless work that built his YouTube career, and what happens when the group you built your life around begins to change. He reflects on KSI’s departure, the future of the Sidemen, and why they never really had an exit plan. Vik looks back on going…
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“PLEASE Have Zerkaa aka Josh on next, his business mind is something worth studying”
“Oh I’ve never clicked so fast. I love hearing Vik on podcasts. He articulates his words so well.”
“The best thing about the Sidemen imo, is their individualism. Not one person is like the other. Their personalities clashing and coming together is what makes people come back. Also, Vikk is mad articulate”
“I still don't dislike KSI. But he has become full of himself. Hence the decision. Someone said past JJ would make fun if current, which I think is the saddest part here.”
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