From the Screen to the Ring: Ksi's Downfall

KSI’s new single Thick of It has stirred mixed reactions from fans and social media influencers alike, with popular streamers like IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat openly criticizing the track. Known for pushing boundaries in both the music and entertainment world, KSI's latest release blends rap and pop, focusing on themes of resilience. While the track has performed well on streaming platforms, some high-profile reactions have added to the heated conversation around the song.

The single cover of KSI's "Thick of It"

IShowSpeed, who has collaborated with KSI before, didn’t hold back during a live stream reaction. 

“You’ll probably gonna hate me- but it,’s not trash,” Speed said while his viewers flooded the chat with opposite sentiments.

Kai Cenat also shared his comical disappointment with the song, reacting live on Twitch by laughing at several moments throughout the song. Cenats reaction also sparked a large wave of social media posts echoing his indirect critique. 

Despite these high-profile criticisms, Thick of It has still garnered strong streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Fans are divided, with some defending KSI's artistic evolution, while others agree with Speed and Cenat’s assessment. 

On Twitter, discussions have erupted, with one user tweeting, “It’s unique, but shows KSI’s growth." Meanwhile, others felt let down, posting, “Speed and Kai are right, this song is more of a joke than anything.” 

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat reacting to "Thick of it"

KSI being a professional boxer, is never one to shy away from feedback. He responded in a humorous manner that seemed to be hiding his disappointment with the public feedback through empty jokes. However, In a live stream with popular streamer Adin Ross, his true feelings began to show. KSI threw what fans described as “a fit”, and promptly left the livestream after spewing a few immature remarks at Adin.

It is uncertain whether the song will grow on fans over time or be overshadowed by negative internet feedback, however one thing is certain—KSI knows how to keep his audience talking.