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Today in History: British YouTubers Sidemen Formed in GTA Online

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

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On 19 October, the seven British YouTubers who later became the Sidemen first joined Rockstar Games’ Social Club within Grand Theft Auto Online, using the game’s multiplayer platform to coordinate their collaborations. This virtual meeting sparked the group’s formation, leading to a collective that now commands over 155 million subscribers.

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On 19 October, the seven British YouTubers who later became the Sidemen first joined Rockstar Games’ Social Club within Grand Theft Auto Online, using the game’s multiplayer platform to coordinate their collaborations. This virtual meeting sparked the group’s formation, leading to a collective that now commands over 155 million subscribers.