TBJZL
Tobi Brown, known as TBJZL, is a Sidemen member making gaming, football and challenge videos, releasing music and hosting Family Ties with his brothers.
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YouTube
YouTubeOverview
- Name
- Tobi Brown, also known as Tobjizzle
- From
- Hackney, London
- Started
- YouTube in 2011
- Breakout
- A founding member of the Sidemen, formed in 2013
- Beyond videos
- Music, ILLVZN streetwear and Family Ties
Mini bio
How it started.
Tobi grew up in Hackney and met future Sidemen member Josh Bradley at Bexley Grammar School. He began YouTube in 2011 while studying at Coventry University, inspired by Josh’s progress, and went full time after university. His early work included FIFA and NBA 2K commentary.
Finding his people.
Tobi was among the original Sidemen, who came together in 2013 playing Grand Theft Auto V. Football challenges and collaborations became another part of his work, alongside the group’s videos. He also founded the streetwear brand ILLVZN.
Keeping family close.
In 2020, Tobi and his brother Manny released “Destined for Greatness” with vocals from their sister Janellé. It reached number 31 on the Official Singles Chart. In 2025, Tobi, Manny and Jed began Family Ties, a weekly podcast about football, family and life together.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026VillainArtist with Not3s and Big Shaq
- 2020Destined for GreatnessArtist with Manny, featuring Janellé
Podcasts
- 2025Family TiesCo-host with Manny and Jed
YouTube
- 2015Two Touch ChallengeCreator
Awards
Quotes
My greatest achievement would be charting with my little brother and sister on a song we released.Tobi Brown, VIPER interview, 20 December 2022
Asked about his greatest achievement. Source: https://www.vipermag.com/2022/12/20/interview-tobi-brown-on-working-with-chunkz-his-2022-highlight/
Trivia
- He studied computing at Coventry University.
- He told VIPER that seeing the Northern Lights was top of his bucket list.
- He named appearing on a Piccadilly Circus billboard as a highlight of 2022.
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