IShowSpeed

IShowSpeed
Speed in 2021
Born
Darren Jason Watkins Jr.

(2005-01-21) January 21, 2005 (age 19)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesSpeed
Occupations
  • YouTuber
  • live streamer
  • internet personality
  • rapper
Years active2016–present
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2018–2021
GenreGaming
Followers326K
Musical career
Genres
LabelsWarner
YouTube information
Channel
Subscribers27 million[1]
Total views2.7 billion[1]
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2021
1,000,000 subscribers2021
10,000,000 subscribers2022
Last updated: July 20, 2024
Websiteishowspeedstore.com
Signature

Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American internet personality and online streamer. He is best known for his dramatic behavior in his variety livestreams, in which he primarily streams around the world, and plays video games.[2] In 2022, IShowSpeed began to shift towards soccer-related content while also becoming an avid supporter of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly revolving his content with support towards him.[3][4]

Watkins registered his YouTube channel "IShowSpeed" in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his aberrant behavior and comments. One incident resulted in him being banned from Twitch and the game Valorant. After being banned from Twitch, he solely streams on YouTube. Two years later, he shifted towards football-related content, leading to appearances at the Sidemen Charity Football Match and meeting sports athletes. In 2022, he was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards.[5][6]

Watkins has also pursued a recording career; he signed with Warner Records to release his 2022 single "World Cup", which charted in several countries.

  1. ^ a b "About IShowSpeed". YouTube.
  2. ^ "YouTuber IShowSpeed goes to hospital after cheese rolling race". www.bbc.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "IShowSpeed buys its first supercar featuring CR7". MARCA. March 30, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Bayliss, Jake (June 15, 2024). "IShowSpeed's wild life – fireworks in house, e-dating scandal, Ronaldo obsession". The Mirror. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Escandon, Rosa. "YouTube's Streamy Awards Announce 2022 Noms". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Truder, Morgan (December 5, 2022). "Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed Take Home Major Awards at Youtube Streamys". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023.