Kick streamer Yousef "Fousey" has taken up a rather daring challenge involving JJ "KSI's" latest song Thick Of It. The streamer took to his X.com account to direct a message at the Sidemen member, stating that if neither song from his debut album charts higher than JJ's single, he would go ahead and tattoo the UK YouTuber's name on his body.
For context, JJ's Thick Of It, which features Trippie Redd, is at number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It rose from 84 last week to jump to its current peak position:
Despite the trolls and memes around the song, Thick Of It has certainly attained viral recognition within the online community. In response, Fousey is currently working on a new album and has claimed that at least one of his songs will chart higher than JJ's.
"If a song on my debut album doesn’t chart higher than KSI “Thick of It,” I’ll tattoo KSI on my body! Retweet, like, screenshot—hold me accountable! If I don’t, I’m a fraud and should retire!"
Why is KSI's Thick Of It trending? Viral song explored
KSI's latest music release hasn't unfolded as he might've hoped. The streamer is currently entangled in a feud with fellow creator DanTDM. Amid the drama, he dropped his single Thick Of It.
While reactions to the song can vary due to its subjective nature, JJ's tirades leading up to the release and the controversy surrounding his Lunchly venture have contributed to the track becoming a target for memes and trolls, often used to mock the YouTuber.
Many creators have shared viral reactions to the song, with one of the most popular being Darren "IShowSpeed." He reacted to it during one of his streams and even FaceTimed KSI (JJ) while doing so, leading to a comical interaction between the two.
The trolls and memes surrounding the track have contributed to its viral success within the online community. On KSI's YouTube page, the song has garnered over 37 million views and even debuted at number 1 on the US Spotify Viral 100 chart. One YouTube Global Top Music, it ranked at number 9.