DJ Sideman is a comedian, creator, and former BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra presenter who recently quit his job upon BBC’s use of a racist slur in a news report.
The media giant used the N-word while covering a racially-aggravated attack in Bristol on 29th July. Since then, it has received over 18,600 complaints.
On August 8, 2020, DJ Sideman announced he is quitting his show on BBC Radio saying, “I just don’t feel comfortable being aligned with the organisation”.
He added, the “action and the defence of the action feels like a slap in the face of our community”. “I can’t look the other way. I’ve thought long and hard about what I’m about to say and what it means and on this occasion I just don’t think that I can look the other way.”
Following his announcement, a spokesperson for 1Xtra has released a statement that reads:
“Sideman is an incredibly talented DJ. Obviously we are disappointed that he has taken this decision. We absolutely wish him well for the future. The door is always open for future projects.”
What are DJ Sideman nationality and ethnicity? Who is DJ Sideman girlfriend? How much is DJ Sideman net worth? What is DJ Sideman Instagram link?
Here is everything we know about him. So, without further ado, lets begin with DJ Sideman wiki, bio, age, height, and scroll down to learn more about his family background, salary, and updates.
Name | DJ Sideman |
Age | 20s |
Height | n/a |
Nationality | Jamaican |
Ethnicity | Black |
Net Worth | Under Review |
Married/Dating | n/a |
Partner/Girlfriend | n/a |
Birth Name/ Real Name
DJ Sideman real name is David “Sideman” Whitely.
How old is DJ Sideman? (Age)
Although an accurate record is unavailable, DJ Sideman appears to be in his 20’s. However, his precise age and birthday aren’t disclosed.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
n/a
DJ Sideman Instagram
DJ Sideman is active on Instagram under the User ID @sidemanallday He has over 284k followers on the platform.
He regularly posts clips of contents from his show on Instagram. In addition, it appears he is into gaming and educating people about social causes.
Birth Place
Jamaica
DJ Sideman Nationality
DJ Sideman nationality is Jamaican-American.
Educational Background
Sideman moved to the United States at the age of 11. So, he attended school Birmingham, Alabama.
Career Background
Former BBC Radio host DJ Sideman first rose to the spotlight after posting a series of reviews on ITV 2 dating show Love Island.
While being asked about what influenced him to create reviews of Love Island on Instagram, he said, “an Assistant Producer at BBC contacted me and suggested it would be a good idea, so I thought I would give it a go as I was aware of the show’s popularity, although I had never watched it.”
He worked as a Radio 1Xtra host for some time until he decided to quit the show following the BBC’s use of a racist slur in news.
How tall is DJ Sideman? (Height)
DJ Sideman height and other measurements aren’t available.
Weight
n/a
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
DJ Sideman Girlfriend, Dating, Married
As far as his dating life goes, the young radio host has kept an extremely low-key profile. He is in the constant spotlight since he works in media. Nonetheless, he has never mentioned about his girlfriend or partner in his shows.
So, it’s reasonable to assume DJ Sideman is currently single and doesn’t have a girlfriend. Yet he is seen interviewing multiple women on the show and given his rising fame, it’s possible he is keeping his girlfriend out of the public eye.
DJ Sideman Ethnicity/ Race
DJ Sideman ethnicity is Black.
DJ Sideman Net Worth and Salary 2020
Speaking of DJ Sideman net worth, radio hosts in the Untied States earn an average of $45,090 per year. So, his net worth of 2020 is estimated to be between $50k to $500k. However, his precise net worth and salary are currently under review.
DJ Sideman Wiki Bio and Other Facts
Talking about his childhood, DJ Sideman opened up with Medium saying, “I was born in Jamaica and grew up there up until the age of about 11, after which I moved to Birmingham. We were a very low income family and most of my life I’ve mainly been connected to my immediate family. That being said, I consider my childhood to have been a happy one, despite the financial instability.”
He is a comedian and presenter by trade and also a social media influencer.
He is not American. If you can’t even tell by the accent you are a fool