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'''Darren Jason Watkins Jr.''' (born January 21, 2005), known online as '''IShowSpeed''' or '''Speed''', is an American ] and ]. He is known for his variety live streams that showcase dramatic and energetic behavior, as well as his ] streams in worldwide locations. | '''Darren Jason Watkins Jr.''' (born January 21, 2005), known online as '''IShowSpeed''' or '''Speed''', is an American ] and ]. He is known for his variety live streams that showcase dramatic and energetic behavior, as well as his ] streams in worldwide locations. | ||
Watkins registered his YouTube channel in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his ill-mannered personality and statements. One incident resulted in him being banned from ] and the game '']'', after which he began streaming on ]. In 2022, he began shifting focus towards ]-related content, becoming an avid supporter of ], commonly revolving his content with support towards him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed buys its first supercar featuring CR7 |url=https://www.marca.com/en/technology/gaming/2024/03/30/66086804268e3e40328b4573.html |access-date=July 5, 2024 |website=MARCA |
Watkins registered his YouTube channel in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his ill-mannered personality and statements. One incident resulted in him being banned from ] and the game '']'', after which he began streaming on ]. In 2022, he began shifting focus towards ]-related content, becoming an avid supporter of ], commonly revolving his content with support towards him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed buys its first supercar featuring CR7 |url=https://www.marca.com/en/technology/gaming/2024/03/30/66086804268e3e40328b4573.html |access-date=July 5, 2024 |website=MARCA|archive-date=August 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816041631/https://www.marca.com/en/technology/gaming/2024/03/30/66086804268e3e40328b4573.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bayliss |first=Jake |date=June 15, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed's wild life – fireworks in house, e-dating scandal, Ronaldo obsession |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ishowspeed-life-cristiano-ronaldo-youtube-32997828 |access-date=July 5, 2024 |website=The Mirror|archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921134051/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ishowspeed-life-cristiano-ronaldo-youtube-32997828 |url-status=live }}</ref> This has led to appearances at the ], as well as meeting prominent athletes, including Ronaldo in June 2023. Watkins was invited to the ] and ] ] ceremonies, both of which he livestreamed his attendance to.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} | ||
Watkins has also pursued a recording career. He signed with ] to release his 2022 ] "]", which charted in several countries. He was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the ] in 2022 |
Watkins has also pursued a recording career. He signed with ] to release his 2022 ] "]", which charted in several countries. He was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the ] in 2022,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Escandon |first=Rosa |title=YouTube's Streamy Awards Announce 2022 Noms |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/rosaescandon/2022/10/27/youtubes-streamy-awards-announce-2022-noms/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |website=Forbes|archive-date=March 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307182659/https://www.forbes.com/sites/rosaescandon/2022/10/27/youtubes-streamy-awards-announce-2022-noms/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Truder |first=Morgan |date=December 5, 2022 |title=Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Take Home Major Awards at Youtube Streamys |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/2022-streamys-winners/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |website=VideoGamer.com |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207194400/https://www.videogamer.com/news/2022-streamys-winners/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and Streamer of the Year at the ].<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Brigstock |first=Jake |title=Streamer Awards 2024: IShowSpeed named streamer of the year |url=https://www.indy100.com/viral/streamer-awards-2024-ishowspeed-kai-cenat |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Darren Jason Watkins Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Moulik |date=October 18, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed India Trip: Here Is Everything From Meeting McStan, Daler Mehndi, Arguing With Messi Fans, Cricket, More |url=https://in.ign.com/india/196240/news/ishowspeed-india-trip-here-is-everything-from-meeting-mcstan-daler-mehndi-arguing-with-messi-fans-cr |access-date=October 19, 2023 |website=] |archive-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020090205/https://in.ign.com/india/196240/news/ishowspeed-india-trip-here-is-everything-from-meeting-mcstan-daler-mehndi-arguing-with-messi-fans-cr |url-status=live }}</ref> was born on January 21, 2005, in ], Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brigstock |first=Jake |date=June 3, 2024 |title=Who is IShowSpeed and how did he get so popular? |url=https://www.indy100.com/viral/who-is-ishowspeed-streamer-youtube |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=] |
Darren Jason Watkins Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Moulik |date=October 18, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed India Trip: Here Is Everything From Meeting McStan, Daler Mehndi, Arguing With Messi Fans, Cricket, More |url=https://in.ign.com/india/196240/news/ishowspeed-india-trip-here-is-everything-from-meeting-mcstan-daler-mehndi-arguing-with-messi-fans-cr |access-date=October 19, 2023 |website=] |archive-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020090205/https://in.ign.com/india/196240/news/ishowspeed-india-trip-here-is-everything-from-meeting-mcstan-daler-mehndi-arguing-with-messi-fans-cr |url-status=live }}</ref> was born on January 21, 2005, in ], Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brigstock |first=Jake |date=June 3, 2024 |title=Who is IShowSpeed and how did he get so popular? |url=https://www.indy100.com/viral/who-is-ishowspeed-streamer-youtube |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
Watkins created his ] account in 2016, uploading gameplay videos occasionally.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |title=YouTube Streamer With 6.9M Followers Banned After Valorant Tirade Clip Surfaces |url=https://kotaku.com/youtuber-streamer-ishowspeed-ban-valorant-riot-keemstar-1848764368 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Kotaku |
Watkins created his ] account in 2016, uploading gameplay videos occasionally.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |title=YouTube Streamer With 6.9M Followers Banned After Valorant Tirade Clip Surfaces |url=https://kotaku.com/youtuber-streamer-ishowspeed-ban-valorant-riot-keemstar-1848764368 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Kotaku}}</ref> Around December 2017, Watkins began ] and uploading videos of games such as '']'' and occasionally '']'', averaging two viewers.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Tsiaoussidis |first=Alex |date=2022-08-02 |title=No slowing down: IShowSpeed is fastest growing streamer on YouTube right now |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ishowspeed-fastest-growing-streamer-on-youtube-right-now |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> | ||
== Online career == | == Online career == | ||
=== 2021 === | === 2021 === | ||
Watkins became prominent after his fanbase began posting clips on ] of his often-violent behavior during live streams towards games, players, and his camera, which gained popularity and became ]. His outbursts have resulted in bans from the streaming platform ] and the video game '']''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Christian |date=2022-04-07 |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed banned from VALORANT, all Riot games following viral sexist rant |url=https://dotesports.com/news/youtuber-ishowspeed-banned-from-valorant-all-riot-games-viral-rant |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports |
Watkins became prominent after his fanbase began posting clips on ] of his often-violent behavior during live streams towards games, players, and his camera, which gained popularity and became ]. His outbursts have resulted in bans from the streaming platform ] and the video game '']''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Christian |date=2022-04-07 |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed banned from VALORANT, all Riot games following viral sexist rant |url=https://dotesports.com/news/youtuber-ishowspeed-banned-from-valorant-all-riot-games-viral-rant |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> '']'' described Watkins as "one of the biggest and fastest-rising streamers" on YouTube.<ref name=":2" /> A game that had greatly contributed to his growth in popularity was '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2022-04-08 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'The Ick'? |url=https://lifehacker.com/the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture-what-is-t-1848767322 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Lifehacker}}</ref> | ||
In April, Watkins's YouTube channel reached 100,000 subscribers. Two months later, his channel reached 1 million subscribers.<ref name=":3" /> | In April, Watkins's YouTube channel reached 100,000 subscribers. Two months later, his channel reached 1 million subscribers.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
In December, Watkins took part in a Twitch "e-dating" livestream show hosted by ]. The exchange between Watkins and another participant, Ash Kash, escalated to what was widely interpreted as a ]. Watkins was the first contestant to be eliminated, and shortly after the game had ended, he quickly rejoined the ] call. He started ] Kash through offensive remarks. Watkins was then kicked out of the call, with Ross apologizing to Kash for his behavior. Watkins was later banned from Twitch for "sexual coercion or intimidation."<ref>{{Cite |
In December, Watkins took part in a Twitch "e-dating" livestream show hosted by ]. The exchange between Watkins and another participant, Ash Kash, escalated to what was widely interpreted as a ]. Watkins was the first contestant to be eliminated, and shortly after the game had ended, he quickly rejoined the ] call. He started ] Kash through offensive remarks. Watkins was then kicked out of the call, with Ross apologizing to Kash for his behavior. Watkins was later banned from Twitch for "sexual coercion or intimidation."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Press-Reynolds |first=Kieran |title=Twitch reportedly bans streamer after he said an influencer couldn't 'stop' him from reproducing with her if they were the last people on Earth |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ishowspeed-youtuber-twitch-streamer-adin-ross-banned-sexual-coercion-intimidation-2021-12 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> Watkins' Twitch account would not be unbanned until October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutelle |first=Sam |date=October 11, 2023 |title=Twitch reinstates the account of iShowSpeed, ending a ban that lasted nearly two years |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2023/10/11/twitch-unban-i-show-speed-streamer-darren-watkins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628143805/https://www.tubefilter.com/2023/10/11/twitch-unban-i-show-speed-streamer-darren-watkins/ |archive-date=June 28, 2024 |access-date=June 28, 2024 |website=Tubefilter}}</ref> | ||
=== 2022 === | === 2022 === | ||
In April, a clip of Watkins playing '']'' on a live stream surfaced. In the clip, he tells a female player: "Get off the fucking game and do your husband's dishes."<ref name=":4" /> This resulted in one of the game's producers, Sara Dadafshar, permanently banning Watkins from ''Valorant'' and all other ] titles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shutler |first=Ali |date=2022-04-08 |title=Streamer IShowSpeed banned from every Riot Games title after sexist tirade |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/streamer-ishowspeed-banned-from-every-riot-games-title-after-sexist-tirade-3201237 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=NME |
In April, a clip of Watkins playing '']'' on a live stream surfaced. In the clip, he tells a female player: "Get off the fucking game and do your husband's dishes."<ref name=":4" /> This resulted in one of the game's producers, Sara Dadafshar, permanently banning Watkins from ''Valorant'' and all other ] titles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shutler |first=Ali |date=2022-04-08 |title=Streamer IShowSpeed banned from every Riot Games title after sexist tirade |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/streamer-ishowspeed-banned-from-every-riot-games-title-after-sexist-tirade-3201237 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=NME}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |title=IShowSpeed banned from all Riot Games for sexist abuse |url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/16918/ishowspeed-banned-from-all-riot-games-for-sexist-abuse-of-female-team-mate |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=InvenGlobal}}</ref> YouTube's global head of gaming creators, Lester Chen, replied to the clip, saying he was "on it."<ref name=":2" /> Watkins soon apologized for his behavior, acknowledged that it was "wrong", and claimed that he was receiving racist comments from other players that day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheong |first=Charissa |title=A gaming YouTuber with 7 million subscribers apologized for screaming 'go do your husband's dishes' at a female player |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ishowspeed-valorant-darren-watkins-apologizes-comments-female-streamer-youtube-2022-4 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> | ||
On July 4, ], Watkins set off a ] firework inside his bedroom, almost burning it down, which attracted media attention.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2022/07/07/us-streamer-nearly-sets-rooms-on-fire-after-lighting-pikachu-firework-during-live-stream-video/16217 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=www.malaymail.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-18 |title=YouTuber Speed sets off fireworks in his room during insane 4th of July stream |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/07/05/speed-youtube-fireworks/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018090021/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/07/05/speed-youtube-fireworks/ |archive-date=October 18, 2022 }}</ref> He hit 10 million subscribers on YouTube during this month.<ref name=":3" /> Later in July, Watkins received a community guidelines strike as well as a one-week ban on YouTube after livestreaming his character being ] in a sexual ] named "Jenny's Mod" to 96,000 live viewers as well as the options "Blowjob", "Sex", and "Strip" displayed on screen. He selected the "Blowjob" option. Initially, he censored the screen as it was happening, but he kept changing it from censored to uncensored. Eventually, he left the screen uncensored, and his character was seen expressing sexual activity. Watkins later confirmed the strike and claimed he wouldn't return to YouTube,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheong |first=Charissa |title=A YouTuber with 10 million subscribers is embroiled in controversy after footage of him simulating a sex act while playing Minecraft went viral |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ishowspeed-explicit-minecraft-video-ends-in-youtube-suspension-2022-7 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Business Insider |
On July 4, ], Watkins set off a ] firework inside his bedroom, almost burning it down, which attracted media attention.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2022/07/07/us-streamer-nearly-sets-rooms-on-fire-after-lighting-pikachu-firework-during-live-stream-video/16217 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=www.malaymail.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-18 |title=YouTuber Speed sets off fireworks in his room during insane 4th of July stream |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/07/05/speed-youtube-fireworks/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018090021/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/07/05/speed-youtube-fireworks/ |archive-date=October 18, 2022 }}</ref> He hit 10 million subscribers on YouTube during this month.<ref name=":3" /> Later in July, Watkins received a community guidelines strike as well as a one-week ban on YouTube after livestreaming his character being ] in a sexual ] named "Jenny's Mod" to 96,000 live viewers as well as the options "Blowjob", "Sex", and "Strip" displayed on screen. He selected the "Blowjob" option. Initially, he censored the screen as it was happening, but he kept changing it from censored to uncensored. Eventually, he left the screen uncensored, and his character was seen expressing sexual activity. Watkins later confirmed the strike and claimed he wouldn't return to YouTube,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheong |first=Charissa |title=A YouTuber with 10 million subscribers is embroiled in controversy after footage of him simulating a sex act while playing Minecraft went viral |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ishowspeed-explicit-minecraft-video-ends-in-youtube-suspension-2022-7 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Polhamus |first=Blaine |date=2022-07-22 |title='I'm banned': IShowSpeed says goodbye after controversial YouTube stream |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/im-banned-ishowspeed-says-goodbye-after-controversial-youtube-stream |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> but he returned soon after his ban ended. | ||
In August, he was ] |
In August, he was ] while livestreaming on ]. Officers handcuffed Watkins, and his cameraman was forced to end the stream.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Grayson |first=Nathan |title=Twitch streamers traumatized after four 'swattings' in a week |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/08/15/keffals-adin-ross-ishowspeed-swatting-twitch-youtube/ |access-date=27 November 2024 |newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref> Watkins claimed that he had been placed in jail and that Adin Ross had to bail him out, allowing him to return to streaming on August 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tsiaoussidis |first=Alex |date=2022-08-12 |title=IShowSpeed claims police put him in jail after YouTube swatting and Adin Ross had to bail him out |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ishowspeed-claims-police-jail-youtube-swatting-adin-ross-bail-out |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> | ||
In September, Watkins played in the ] ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Owen Slot, Chief Sports |date=2022-09-30 |title=Chunkz, Pieface, and a YouTube-inspired sporting apocalypse |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/chunkz-pieface-and-a-youtube-inspired-sporting-apocalypse-2sk805tl2?region=global |access-date=2024-11-27 |website= |
In September, Watkins played in the ] ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Owen Slot, Chief Sports |date=2022-09-30 |title=Chunkz, Pieface, and a YouTube-inspired sporting apocalypse |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/chunkz-pieface-and-a-youtube-inspired-sporting-apocalypse-2sk805tl2?region=global |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=]}}</ref> A clip of him went viral in which he became frustrated at English referee ] for disallowing his goal to be ], and in response, Watkins proceeded to whip him with the shirt he removed while celebrating, which resulted in him receiving a yellow card.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fletcher |first=Harry |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Top highlights from the Sidemen Charity football match |url=https://www.indy100.com/sport/sidemen-charity-football-match-highlights |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=]|archive-date=June 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627041151/https://www.indy100.com/sport/sidemen-charity-football-match-highlights |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In November, ] announced that they would stop featuring him on their platform after the emergence of past ] and derogatory comments made by Watkins. The platform also removed all content featuring Watkins.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Humayun |first=Ali |title=Sky Sports won't feature IShowSpeed on air again after misogynistic comments emerge |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3894627/2022/11/14/sky-sports-ishowspeed-videos/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The New York Times |
In November, ] announced that they would stop featuring him on their platform after the emergence of past ] and derogatory comments made by Watkins. The platform also removed all content featuring Watkins.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Humayun |first=Ali |title=Sky Sports won't feature IShowSpeed on air again after misogynistic comments emerge |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3894627/2022/11/14/sky-sports-ishowspeed-videos/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The New York Times |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author1=Joshua Wolens |date=2022-11-15 |title=Banned Valorant streamer yanked from football broadcasts after misogynistic video resurfaces |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/banned-valorant-streamer-yanked-from-football-broadcasts-after-misogynistic-video-resurfaces/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=PC Gamer}}</ref> On November 16, he garnered controversy for allegedly doing a '] ] scam after he started a livestream promoting The Paradox Metaverse, an action-adventure game awarding players Paradox Coin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polhamus |first=Blaine |date=2022-11-17 |title=What is the iShowSpeed crypto controversy about? |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ishowspeed-paradox-metaverse-crypto-scam-controversy |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tsiaoussidis |first=Alex |date=2022-11-17 |title=iShowSpeed's fans are calling him out for promoting an alleged crypto 'scam' and he's not happy |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ishowspeeds-fans-calling-him-out-promoting-alleged-crypto-scam-not-happy |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> The next day, he went live to address the controversy and apologized, saying "I do so much stuff for y'all, I made a mistake. I'm not that smart, I'ma be honest, I made a mistake that I wish I never did but I'm not a scammer."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Geddes |first=George |date=2022-11-17 |title='I made a mistake': iShowSpeed responds following crypto promotion drama |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/i-made-a-mistake-ishowspeed-responds-following-crypto-promotion-drama |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> | ||
In December, he won the ] in the "Breakout Streamer" category during the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Truder |first=Morgan |date=2022-12-05 |title=Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Take Home Major Awards at Youtube Streamys |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/2022-streamys-winners/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=VideoGamer |
In December, he won the ] in the "Breakout Streamer" category during the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Truder |first=Morgan |date=2022-12-05 |title=Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Take Home Major Awards at Youtube Streamys |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/2022-streamys-winners/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=VideoGamer}}</ref> That same month, during the ] between ] and ], Watkins garnered controversy for his behavior toward a Chinese spectator of the ] in ], which was interpreted by many as racist. During a live stream, he approached a man wearing an ] jersey to question him. Visibly confused, the man specified that he did not speak English, which prompted Watkins to start repeatedly hurling "Konnichiwa", a ] greeting, and start uttering sounds reminiscent of ] and ]. When a clip of the live stream started circulating online, he uploaded an apology video to his Twitter account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tsiaoussidis |first=Alex |date=2022-12-07 |title=IShowSpeed responds to racism allegations after star's World Cup fan video goes viral |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ishowspeed-responds-to-racism-allegations-after-viral-world-cup-clip |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dot Esports}}</ref> | ||
=== 2023 === | === 2023 === | ||
In May, Watkins announced he had signed an exclusive streaming deal with the video-sharing platform ], in collaboration with ].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rahman |first1=Shaukmat |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Announce Exclusive Livestream Show on Rumble |url=https://gamerant.com/kai-cenat-ishowspeed-exclusive-livestream-show-rumble/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618102900/https://gamerant.com/kai-cenat-ishowspeed-exclusive-livestream-show-rumble/ |archive-date=June 18, 2023 |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> A month later, after many attempts, Watkins met Cristiano Ronaldo in the carpark of ] in Lisbon after Portugal's 3–0 win over ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed Goes Berserk After Meeting Cristiano Ronaldo. Watch {{!}} Football News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/football/youtuber-ishowspeed-goes-berserk-after-meeting-cristiano-ronaldo-watch-4130741 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |website=NDTVSports.com |
In May, Watkins announced he had signed an exclusive streaming deal with the video-sharing platform ], in collaboration with ].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rahman |first1=Shaukmat |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Announce Exclusive Livestream Show on Rumble |url=https://gamerant.com/kai-cenat-ishowspeed-exclusive-livestream-show-rumble/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618102900/https://gamerant.com/kai-cenat-ishowspeed-exclusive-livestream-show-rumble/ |archive-date=June 18, 2023 |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> A month later, after many attempts, Watkins met Cristiano Ronaldo in the carpark of ] in Lisbon after Portugal's 3–0 win over ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed Goes Berserk After Meeting Cristiano Ronaldo. Watch {{!}} Football News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/football/youtuber-ishowspeed-goes-berserk-after-meeting-cristiano-ronaldo-watch-4130741 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |website=NDTVSports.com|archive-date=May 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525164303/https://sports.ndtv.com/football/youtuber-ishowspeed-goes-berserk-after-meeting-cristiano-ronaldo-watch-4130741 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In August, he hit 20 million subscribers on his YouTube account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fletcher |first=Harry |date=August 27, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed dives into camera and crashes stream to mark 20 million subscribers |url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/ishowspeed-dives-camera-subscribers |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=] |
In August, he hit 20 million subscribers on his YouTube account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fletcher |first=Harry |date=August 27, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed dives into camera and crashes stream to mark 20 million subscribers |url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/ishowspeed-dives-camera-subscribers |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=]|archive-date=June 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627041533/https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/ishowspeed-dives-camera-subscribers |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 16, during a livestream, Watkins jumped up from his seat due to being jumpscared while playing '']'' and ] to a live viewership of 25,000 people.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 17, 2023 |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed receives flak for inappropriate gesture on live stream! Here's what happened |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/youtuber-ishowspeed-receives-flak-for-inappropriate-gesture-on-live-stream-heres-what-happened/articleshow/102805806.cms?from=mdr |access-date=August 18, 2023 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=August 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825172645/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/youtuber-ishowspeed-receives-flak-for-inappropriate-gesture-on-live-stream-heres-what-happened/articleshow/102805806.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> He subsequently ended and deleted the livestream. Viewers uploaded the clip of the incident onto social media, and the term "IShowMeat", in reference to the slang word '']'', meaning penis, began trending on ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pathak |first=Trisha |title=American YouTuber IShowSpeed accidently flashes his privates on live stream |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/american-youtuber-ishowspeed-accidently-flashes-himself-on-live-stream-626361 |access-date=August 18, 2023 |website=] |date=August 17, 2023 |archive-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817211039/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/american-youtuber-ishowspeed-accidently-flashes-himself-on-live-stream-626361 |url-status=live }}</ref> YouTube declined to strike his channel or ban him from the platform due to the accidental nature of the incident.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed won't be banned on YouTube after viral wardrobe malfunction |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-wont-be-banned-on-youtube-after-viral-wardrobe-malfunction-2254672/ |access-date=November 10, 2023 |website=Dexerto|archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030230027/https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-wont-be-banned-on-youtube-after-viral-wardrobe-malfunction-2254672/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In December, Watkins fought ] in a charity boxing ] match after a year-long banter rivalry, raising money for the ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Jordan |date=December 6, 2023 |title=KSI makes IShowSpeed announcement that may impact Jake Paul's latest boxing fight |url=https://talksport.com/sport/1667937/ksi-ishowspeed-announcement-clash-jake-paul-fight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206172613/https://talksport.com/sport/1667937/ksi-ishowspeed-announcement-clash-jake-paul-fight/ |archive-date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=TalkSport}}</ref> | In December, Watkins fought ] in a charity boxing ] match after a year-long banter rivalry, raising money for the ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Jordan |date=December 6, 2023 |title=KSI makes IShowSpeed announcement that may impact Jake Paul's latest boxing fight |url=https://talksport.com/sport/1667937/ksi-ishowspeed-announcement-clash-jake-paul-fight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206172613/https://talksport.com/sport/1667937/ksi-ishowspeed-announcement-clash-jake-paul-fight/ |archive-date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=TalkSport}}</ref> | ||
=== 2024 === | === 2024 === | ||
Watkins appeared on Night 2 of ]'s ] on April 7. He was dressed as a bottle of ] for the ] match between champion ], ], and ], where he was kicked by Orton and ]ed onto the commentators' table.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Crowley |first1=Liam |date=April 7, 2024 |title=Logan Paul Defeats Randy Orton, Kevin Owens With Help From iShowSpeed at WWE WrestleMania 40 |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/logan-paul-randy-orton-kevin-owens-ishowspeed-wwe-wrestlemania-40/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408012051/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/logan-paul-randy-orton-kevin-owens-ishowspeed-wwe-wrestlemania-40/ |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Watkins would later appear on the April 29 episode of '']'' to announce the ''Raw'' brand's second-round picks for Night 2 of the ]; Paul announced the second round picks for ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-29 |title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Night 2 of WWE Draft 2024, Will Braun Strowman Return? |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/wwe-monday-night-raw-results-wwe-draft-2024-night-2-braun-strowman |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=SI |
On February 23, Watkins participated in Match for Hope, a soccer charity match hosted at ], Qatar, where he played for Team ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2024 |title=VIDEO {{!}} Match For Hope 2024 Highlights: Team Chunx vs Team AboFlah |url=https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/articles-video/video-match-for-hope-2024-highlights-team-chunx-vs-team-aboflah-2024-02-23 |access-date=December 21, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> A clip of him went viral in which he ] Brazilian former footballer ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-23 |title=Kaka obliterated by tackle from streamer in charity match |url=https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2024/02/23/kaka-ishowspeed-tackle-match-for-hope-charity-game/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Pro Soccer Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Watkins appeared on Night 2 of ]'s ] on April 7. He was dressed as a bottle of ] for the ] match between champion ], ], and ], where he was kicked by Orton and ]ed onto the commentators' table.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Crowley |first1=Liam |date=April 7, 2024 |title=Logan Paul Defeats Randy Orton, Kevin Owens With Help From iShowSpeed at WWE WrestleMania 40 |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/logan-paul-randy-orton-kevin-owens-ishowspeed-wwe-wrestlemania-40/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408012051/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/logan-paul-randy-orton-kevin-owens-ishowspeed-wwe-wrestlemania-40/ |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Watkins would later appear on the April 29 episode of '']'' to announce the ''Raw'' brand's second-round picks for Night 2 of the ]; Paul announced the second round picks for ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-29 |title=WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Night 2 of WWE Draft 2024, Will Braun Strowman Return? |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/wwe-monday-night-raw-results-wwe-draft-2024-night-2-braun-strowman |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=SI}}</ref> | |||
On May 29, Watkins attended the annual ] in ], ], during which he suffered a leg injury, which he claimed required hospitalization.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Harriet & PA Media |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed goes to hospital after cheese rolling race |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgg2z0m5k9o |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=BBC News |date=May 27, 2024 |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625132842/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgg2z0m5k9o |url-status=live }}</ref> | On May 29, Watkins attended the annual ] in ], ], during which he suffered a leg injury, which he claimed required hospitalization.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Harriet & PA Media |title=YouTuber IShowSpeed goes to hospital after cheese rolling race |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgg2z0m5k9o |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=BBC News |date=May 27, 2024 |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625132842/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgg2z0m5k9o |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In June and July, during the ], Watkins toured ], reaching 25 million subscribers on June 2.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W97utgzT9II |title=25 million....... |date=June 2, 2024 |last=IShowSpeed |access-date=July 19, 2024 |via=YouTube |archive-date=July 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731075653/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W97utgzT9II |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 3, Watkins visited ], where he streamed in a souvenir store. While interacting with a large gathering of fans from a second story window, he injured his ankle. Upon being escorted out by a bodyguard, Watkins was attacked by the crowd,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed attacked by Norwegian crowd as he vows never to return |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-attacked-by-norwegian-crowd-as-he-vows-never-to-return-2807592/ |access-date=July 4, 2024 |website=Dexerto |
In June and July, during the ], Watkins toured ], reaching 25 million subscribers on June 2.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W97utgzT9II |title=25 million....... |date=June 2, 2024 |last=IShowSpeed |access-date=July 19, 2024 |via=YouTube |archive-date=July 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731075653/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W97utgzT9II |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 3, Watkins visited ], where he streamed in a souvenir store. While interacting with a large gathering of fans from a second story window, he injured his ankle. Upon being escorted out by a bodyguard, Watkins was attacked by the crowd,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed attacked by Norwegian crowd as he vows never to return |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-attacked-by-norwegian-crowd-as-he-vows-never-to-return-2807592/ |access-date=July 4, 2024 |website=Dexerto|archive-date=July 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703230849/https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-attacked-by-norwegian-crowd-as-he-vows-never-to-return-2807592/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and would be hospitalized.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dahl |first1=Ingvill Dybfest |title=Fullt kaos da youtuber strømmet direkte – nå er han fraktet bort |url=https://www.nrk.no/norge/youtuber-ishowspeed-gar-live-i-norge-1.16951589 |access-date=July 4, 2024 |work=NRK |date=July 3, 2024 |archive-date=July 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703223901/https://www.nrk.no/norge/youtuber-ishowspeed-gar-live-i-norge-1.16951589 |url-status=live }}</ref> Watkins' tour of Europe received over 2.5 billion views across multiple social media platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-23 |title=IShowSpeed concludes European stream tour with over 2.5 billion views |url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/en/20240723/695767/ishowspeed-concludes-european-stream-tour-with-over-2-5-billion-views.html |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Mundo Deportivo USA}}</ref> | ||
], ] during his Southeast Asia tour in September 2024.]] | ], ] during his Southeast Asia tour in September 2024.]] | ||
On August 3, Watkins performed a live-streamed stunt where he jumped over two speeding luxury cars in ]. The stream was then deleted on August 5, due to violating YouTube's Terms of Service.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed stuns viewers by jumping over speeding Lamborghini and McLaren back-to-back |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-stuns-viewers-by-jumping-over-speeding-lamborghini-and-mclaren-back-to-back-2849722/ |access-date=August 6, 2024 |website=Dexerto |
On August 3, Watkins performed a live-streamed stunt where he jumped over two speeding luxury cars in ]. The stream was then deleted on August 5, due to violating YouTube's Terms of Service.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed stuns viewers by jumping over speeding Lamborghini and McLaren back-to-back |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-stuns-viewers-by-jumping-over-speeding-lamborghini-and-mclaren-back-to-back-2849722/ |access-date=August 6, 2024 |website=Dexerto|archive-date=August 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806043810/https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ishowspeed-stuns-viewers-by-jumping-over-speeding-lamborghini-and-mclaren-back-to-back-2849722/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed takes streaming to new heights with daring car jumps |url=https://rollingout.com/2024/08/05/ishowspeed-takes-streaming-to-new-height/ |access-date=August 6, 2024 |website=rollingout.com |archive-date=August 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806043810/https://rollingout.com/2024/08/05/ishowspeed-takes-streaming-to-new-height/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2024 |title=US Youtuber IShowSpeed Leaps Over Two Speeding Luxury Cars In Viral Video— Is It Real? |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/us-youtuber-ishowspeed-leaps-over-two-speeding-luxury-cars-in-viral-video-is-it-real-article-112261635 |access-date=August 6, 2024 |website=Times Now|archive-date=August 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806043810/https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/us-youtuber-ishowspeed-leaps-over-two-speeding-luxury-cars-in-viral-video-is-it-real-article-112261635 |url-status=live }}</ref> A few days later{{When|date=November 2024}}, the live stream itself was restored with an age-restriction in place.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} | ||
In September, Watkins toured ], visiting seven countries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murko |first=Dmytro |date=October 2, 2024 |title=Even bigger than in Europe — IShowSpeed takes Southeast Asia by storm and becomes world’s top English-speaking streamer |url=https://streamscharts.com/news/ishowspeed-asia-tour-recap |website=Streamscharts}}</ref> While on tour, he surpassed 30 million subscribers and accumulated a total of 110 million views for the duration of the trip. One of Watkins' livestreams, titled "IRL Stream in Indonesia", marked the first time an English-speaking streamer has received 1 million viewers in a livestream.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-27 |title=IShowSpeed finishes Southeast Asia tour with absurd viewership stats |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-finishes-southeast-asia-tour-with-absurd-viewership-stats-2912706/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Dexerto}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutelle |first=Sam |date=2024-09-19 |title=iShowSpeed got one million concurrent viewers in one of Asia's most creator-obsessed countries |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2024/09/19/i-show-speed-asia-tour-youtube-streaming-views-indonesia/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Tubefilter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Murko |first=Dmytro |date=September 20, 2024 |title=IShowSpeed has become Top 1 English-speaking streamer of all time |url=https://streamscharts.com/news/ishowspeed-most-popular-english-language-streamer |access-date=November 27, 2024 |website=streamscharts}}</ref> | |||
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In November, Watkins lost an exhibition ] race against ] ]. The competition was refereed and organized by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Jordan |title=Gold medalist Noah Lyles beats popular streamer IShowSpeed in 50m race |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/11/07/noah-lyles-streamer-ishowspeed-50m-race-100k/76111569007/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=USA TODAY}}</ref> On November 22, Watkins began his tour of ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Chloe |date=November 22, 2024 |title='Excuse me': Famous American Youtuber IShowSpeed brutally rejected by Bondi beauty in live-streamed moment |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/excuse-me-famous-american-youtuber-ishowspeed-brutally-rejected-by-bondi-beauty-in-livestreamed-moment/news-story/e165011c0017f36cf088ac9672463872 |access-date=November 29, 2024 |website=SkyNews Australia}}</ref> Later that month, he was ranked first by ] in its list of "The 25 Best Streamers Right Now".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2024 |title=The 25 Best Streamers on the Internet Right Now, Ranked |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/levi-winslow/best-internet-streamers-kick-rumble-twitch-youtube |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
In December, Watkins was nominated for and won the "Get Off Your A** Award (Best IRL Streamer)", "Best International Streamer", and "Streamer of the Year" awards of the ].<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=DeSena |first=Gabby |date=December 8, 2024 |title=Recap: All 2024 Streamer Awards Winners |url=https://www.si.com/esports/news/all-2024-streamer-awards-winners |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Later that month he won the "Most Influential Soccer Creator" award of the ].<ref name=":11" /> | |||
In November, Watkins lost an exhibition ] race against ] ]. The competition was refereed and organized by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Jordan |title=Gold medalist Noah Lyles beats popular streamer IShowSpeed in 50m race |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2024/11/07/noah-lyles-streamer-ishowspeed-50m-race-100k/76111569007/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 22, Watkins began his tour of ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Chloe |date=November 22, 2024 |title='Excuse me': Famous American Youtuber IShowSpeed brutally rejected by Bondi beauty in live-streamed moment |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/excuse-me-famous-american-youtuber-ishowspeed-brutally-rejected-by-bondi-beauty-in-livestreamed-moment/news-story/e165011c0017f36cf088ac9672463872 |access-date=November 29, 2024 |website=SkyNews Australia}}</ref> Later that month, he was ranked first by ] in its list of "The 25 Best Streamers Right Now".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2024 |title=The 25 Best Streamers on the Internet Right Now, Ranked |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/levi-winslow/best-internet-streamers-kick-rumble-twitch-youtube |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Music career == | == Music career == | ||
In August 2021, Watkins released his first single, "Dooty Booty", on his YouTube channel. Following its upload, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social media sites, such as ].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Crates |first=Jake |date=2021-08-26 |title=IShowSpeed - "Dooty Booty" |url=https://allhiphop.com/music/ishowspeed-dooty-booty/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=AllHipHop |
In August 2021, Watkins released his first single, "Dooty Booty", on his YouTube channel. Following its upload, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social media sites, such as ].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Crates |first=Jake |date=2021-08-26 |title=IShowSpeed - "Dooty Booty" |url=https://allhiphop.com/music/ishowspeed-dooty-booty/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=AllHipHop}}</ref> In November, Watkins released a single titled "Shake", which sampled both "]" by ] as well as "]" by ]. The song's accompanying music video received over 211 million views on YouTube.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-27 |title=Is IShowSpeed The New King Of Content? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-king-content-124500727.html |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Yahoo Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=IShowSpeed – Shake |url=https://genius.com/Ishowspeed-shake-lyrics |access-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-date=May 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528144643/https://genius.com/Ishowspeed-shake-lyrics |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In June 2022, he released a song called "Ronaldo (Sewey)", following his newfound admiration for ].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-26 |title= |
In June 2022, he released a song called "Ronaldo (Sewey)", following his newfound admiration for ].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-26 |title=Ronaldo (SEWY) - Single by IShowSpeed on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ronaldo-sewy-single/1631399207 |access-date=2024-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126191408/https://music.apple.com/us/album/ronaldo-sewy-single/1631399207 |archive-date=November 26, 2022 }}</ref> In November 2022, he released a single titled "World Cup" under ] in honor of the ].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Bluetec |first=D. J. |date=2022-11-10 |title=Cincinnati's IShowSpeed gears up for "World Cup" with new anthem |url=https://hiphopcanada.com/ishowspeed-world-cup-anthem-video/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=HipHopCanada.com |language=en-CA}}</ref> On July 7, 2023, Watkins was a surprise guest at the 2023 ] festival in ] and performed "Shake", "]" and "Portuginies" with the support of American rapper ] and producer ].<ref>{{cite web |date=July 7, 2023 |title=IShowSpeed shocks crowd with performance at Rolling Loud |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-shocks-crowd-with-performance-at-rolling-loud-2204142/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715061242/https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ishowspeed-shocks-crowd-with-performance-at-rolling-loud-2204142/ |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=Dexerto}}</ref> | ||
In March 2024, Watkins released |
In March 2024, Watkins released his first ] ''Trip 2 Brazil.''<ref>{{Citation |title=Trip 2 Brazil - EP by IShowSpeed on Apple Music |date=March 24, 2024 |url=https://music.apple.com/id/album/trip-2-brazil-ep/1737278818 |access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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! scope="row" | "Come My Way"<ref>{{Citation |title=IShowSpeed - Come My Way 💔 Quero Você (Official Music) | date=December 28, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HplYmm089I0 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |
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! scope="row" | "Monkey"<ref>{{Citation |title=IShowSpeed - Monkey (Official Music Video) |date=March 21, 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBqqz3hkXNs |access-date=March 21, 2024 |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tion Wayne & Aitch Head To The Golf Course For "Let's Go"... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/tion-wayne-aitch-lets-go |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Complex |
| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tion Wayne & Aitch Head To The Golf Course For "Let's Go"... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/tion-wayne-aitch-lets-go |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Complex}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite web |title=13th Annual Streamy Winners |url=https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/13th-annual-nominees/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=The Streamy Awards|archive-date=September 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901233930/https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/13th-annual-nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or Speed, is an American YouTuber and online streamer. He is known for his variety live streams that showcase dramatic and energetic behavior, as well as his IRL streams in worldwide locations.
Watkins registered his YouTube channel in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his ill-mannered personality and statements. One incident resulted in him being banned from Twitch and the game Valorant, after which he began streaming on YouTube. In 2022, he began shifting focus towards soccer-related content, becoming an avid supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly revolving his content with support towards him. This has led to appearances at the Sidemen Charity Match, as well as meeting prominent athletes, including Ronaldo in June 2023. Watkins was invited to the 2023 Ballon d'Or and 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremonies, both of which he livestreamed his attendance to.
Watkins has also pursued a recording career. He signed with Warner Records to release his 2022 single "World Cup", which charted in several countries. He was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards in 2022, and Streamer of the Year at the December 2024 Streamer Awards.
Early life
Darren Jason Watkins Jr. was born on January 21, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Watkins created his YouTube account in 2016, uploading gameplay videos occasionally. Around December 2017, Watkins began livestreaming and uploading videos of games such as NBA 2K and occasionally Fortnite, averaging two viewers.
Online career
2021
Watkins became prominent after his fanbase began posting clips on TikTok of his often-violent behavior during live streams towards games, players, and his camera, which gained popularity and became memes. His outbursts have resulted in bans from the streaming platform Twitch and the video game Valorant. Kotaku described Watkins as "one of the biggest and fastest-rising streamers" on YouTube. A game that had greatly contributed to his growth in popularity was Talking Ben.
In April, Watkins's YouTube channel reached 100,000 subscribers. Two months later, his channel reached 1 million subscribers.
In December, Watkins took part in a Twitch "e-dating" livestream show hosted by Adin Ross. The exchange between Watkins and another participant, Ash Kash, escalated to what was widely interpreted as a rape threat. Watkins was the first contestant to be eliminated, and shortly after the game had ended, he quickly rejoined the Discord call. He started sexually harassing Kash through offensive remarks. Watkins was then kicked out of the call, with Ross apologizing to Kash for his behavior. Watkins was later banned from Twitch for "sexual coercion or intimidation." Watkins' Twitch account would not be unbanned until October 2023.
2022
In April, a clip of Watkins playing Valorant on a live stream surfaced. In the clip, he tells a female player: "Get off the fucking game and do your husband's dishes." This resulted in one of the game's producers, Sara Dadafshar, permanently banning Watkins from Valorant and all other Riot Games titles. YouTube's global head of gaming creators, Lester Chen, replied to the clip, saying he was "on it." Watkins soon apologized for his behavior, acknowledged that it was "wrong", and claimed that he was receiving racist comments from other players that day.
On July 4, American Independence Day, Watkins set off a Pikachu firework inside his bedroom, almost burning it down, which attracted media attention. He hit 10 million subscribers on YouTube during this month. Later in July, Watkins received a community guidelines strike as well as a one-week ban on YouTube after livestreaming his character being fellated in a sexual Minecraft mod named "Jenny's Mod" to 96,000 live viewers as well as the options "Blowjob", "Sex", and "Strip" displayed on screen. He selected the "Blowjob" option. Initially, he censored the screen as it was happening, but he kept changing it from censored to uncensored. Eventually, he left the screen uncensored, and his character was seen expressing sexual activity. Watkins later confirmed the strike and claimed he wouldn't return to YouTube, but he returned soon after his ban ended.
In August, he was swatted while livestreaming on YouTube. Officers handcuffed Watkins, and his cameraman was forced to end the stream. Watkins claimed that he had been placed in jail and that Adin Ross had to bail him out, allowing him to return to streaming on August 11.
In September, Watkins played in the Sidemen Charity Match. A clip of him went viral in which he became frustrated at English referee Mark Clattenburg for disallowing his goal to be offside, and in response, Watkins proceeded to whip him with the shirt he removed while celebrating, which resulted in him receiving a yellow card.
In November, Sky Sports announced that they would stop featuring him on their platform after the emergence of past misogynist and derogatory comments made by Watkins. The platform also removed all content featuring Watkins. On November 16, he garnered controversy for allegedly doing a 'pump and dump scheme' cryptocurrency scam after he started a livestream promoting The Paradox Metaverse, an action-adventure game awarding players Paradox Coin. The next day, he went live to address the controversy and apologized, saying "I do so much stuff for y'all, I made a mistake. I'm not that smart, I'ma be honest, I made a mistake that I wish I never did but I'm not a scammer."
In December, he won the Streamy Award in the "Breakout Streamer" category during the 12th Streamy Awards. That same month, during the round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland, Watkins garnered controversy for his behavior toward a Chinese spectator of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which was interpreted by many as racist. During a live stream, he approached a man wearing an Argentina jersey to question him. Visibly confused, the man specified that he did not speak English, which prompted Watkins to start repeatedly hurling "Konnichiwa", a Japanese greeting, and start uttering sounds reminiscent of Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese. When a clip of the live stream started circulating online, he uploaded an apology video to his Twitter account.
2023
In May, Watkins announced he had signed an exclusive streaming deal with the video-sharing platform Rumble, in collaboration with Kai Cenat. A month later, after many attempts, Watkins met Cristiano Ronaldo in the carpark of Estádio da Luz in Lisbon after Portugal's 3–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In August, he hit 20 million subscribers on his YouTube account. On August 16, during a livestream, Watkins jumped up from his seat due to being jumpscared while playing Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach and accidentally flashed his penis to a live viewership of 25,000 people. He subsequently ended and deleted the livestream. Viewers uploaded the clip of the incident onto social media, and the term "IShowMeat", in reference to the slang word meat, meaning penis, began trending on Reddit and X (Twitter). YouTube declined to strike his channel or ban him from the platform due to the accidental nature of the incident.
In December, Watkins fought KSI in a charity boxing sparring match after a year-long banter rivalry, raising money for the Anthony Walker Foundation.
2024
On February 23, Watkins participated in Match for Hope, a soccer charity match hosted at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar, where he played for Team Chunkz. A clip of him went viral in which he slide tackled Brazilian former footballer Kaká.
Watkins appeared on Night 2 of WWE's WrestleMania XL on April 7. He was dressed as a bottle of Prime for the WWE United States Championship match between champion Logan Paul, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton, where he was kicked by Orton and RKOed onto the commentators' table. Watkins would later appear on the April 29 episode of Raw to announce the Raw brand's second-round picks for Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft; Paul announced the second round picks for SmackDown.
On May 29, Watkins attended the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake in Gloucestershire, England, during which he suffered a leg injury, which he claimed required hospitalization.
In June and July, during the UEFA Euro 2024, Watkins toured Europe, reaching 25 million subscribers on June 2. On July 3, Watkins visited Norway, where he streamed in a souvenir store. While interacting with a large gathering of fans from a second story window, he injured his ankle. Upon being escorted out by a bodyguard, Watkins was attacked by the crowd, and would be hospitalized. Watkins' tour of Europe received over 2.5 billion views across multiple social media platforms.
On August 3, Watkins performed a live-streamed stunt where he jumped over two speeding luxury cars in Miami. The stream was then deleted on August 5, due to violating YouTube's Terms of Service. A few days later, the live stream itself was restored with an age-restriction in place.
In September, Watkins toured Southeast Asia, visiting seven countries. While on tour, he surpassed 30 million subscribers and accumulated a total of 110 million views for the duration of the trip. One of Watkins' livestreams, titled "IRL Stream in Indonesia", marked the first time an English-speaking streamer has received 1 million viewers in a livestream.
In November, Watkins lost an exhibition 50 meter race against 2024 Summer Olympics men's 100 metres gold medalist Noah Lyles. The competition was refereed and organized by MrBeast. On November 22, Watkins began his tour of Australia and New Zealand. Later that month, he was ranked first by Complex Networks in its list of "The 25 Best Streamers Right Now".
In December, Watkins was nominated for and won the "Get Off Your A** Award (Best IRL Streamer)", "Best International Streamer", and "Streamer of the Year" awards of the December 2024 Streamer Awards. Later that month he won the "Most Influential Soccer Creator" award of the GOAL Champions Awards.
Music career
In August 2021, Watkins released his first single, "Dooty Booty", on his YouTube channel. Following its upload, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social media sites, such as TikTok. In November, Watkins released a single titled "Shake", which sampled both "Ready or Not" by Fugees as well as "Hit The Road Jack" by Ray Charles. The song's accompanying music video received over 211 million views on YouTube.
In June 2022, he released a song called "Ronaldo (Sewey)", following his newfound admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. In November 2022, he released a single titled "World Cup" under Warner Records in honor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On July 7, 2023, Watkins was a surprise guest at the 2023 Rolling Loud festival in Portugal and performed "Shake", "World Cup" and "Portuginies" with the support of American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God and producer DJ Scheme.
In March 2024, Watkins released his first extended play Trip 2 Brazil.
Discography
Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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Trip 2 Brazil |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
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NLD Tip |
NZ Hot |
SWE Heat. |
UK | |||
"Dooty Booty" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
"Shake" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"God Is Good" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Ronaldo (Sewey)" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"World Cup" | 37 | 1 | 29 | 6 | 52 | ||
"Dogs" (with Kai Cenat) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Portuginies" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Come My Way" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Monkey" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Amar de" (with Kevin O Chris) |
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Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | The Sidemen Story | Himself | Documentary; Cameo |
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | "Let's Go" | Tion Wayne feat. Aitch | Himself | |
"Don't Lie" | A1 x J1 feat. Nemzzz |
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | Streamy Awards | Streamer of the Year | Nominated | |
Breakout Streamer | Won | |||
2023 | Streamer of the Year | Nominated | ||
Variety Streamer | Won | |||
2024 | The Streamer Awards | Get Off Your A** Award (Best IRL Streamer) | Won | |
Best International Streamer | Won | |||
Streamer of the Year | Won | |||
GOAL Champions Awards | Most Influential Soccer Creator | Won |
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