Get to know IShowSpeed: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More
IShowSpeed is an American YouTuber, streamer, rapper, and internet personality best known for his variety of live streams in which he primarily plays video games including Roblox, Fortnite, and FIFA.
The 18-year-old streamer IShowSpeed returned to the stream after being rushed to the hospital due to a swollen face due to a severe sinus infection. He went on to break the internet after accidentally flashing his cassava to viewers during a live session on YouTube.
IShowSpeed’s Biography
Darren Watkins born on January 21, 2005, better known as IShowSpeed is an American YouTuber, streamer, rapper, and internet personality best known for his variety of live streams in which he primarily plays video games including Roblox, Fortnite, and FIFA.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, IShowSpeed signed up for his channel “IShowSpeed” in 2017, which mainly posts live game content on social media platforms. In 2022, he was named Breakthrough Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards.
He joined YouTube in 2016, occasionally uploading gameplay videos. Around December 2017, IShowSpeed began streaming and uploading videos from games like NBA 2K and Fortnite but only attracted two viewers on average. Eventually, his subscribers grew within a few months, reaching 100,000 subscribers in April 2021, 1 million in June 2021, and 10 million in July 2022.
IShowSpeed began broadcasting in 2019. He rose to fame in 2021 after his fan base started posting clips on TikTok of his often violent behavior while streaming his game, players, and cameras. Well, this became popular and became a meme. His outburst led to bans on the video game streaming platform Twitch and the video game Valorant.
Kotaku has described IShowSpeed as “one of the biggest and fastest-growing streamers” on YouTube. One game that has significantly contributed to its growing popularity is Talking Ben. IShowSpeed’s videos on Talking Ben the Dog have been credited with bringing new popularity to the mobile app, which became the best-selling game on the App Store more than a decade later when first released.
In July 2022, IShowSpeed set off Pikachu fireworks inside his bedroom, nearly burning him. In August 2022, he was run over during a YouTube live stream, police handcuffed IShowSpeed and his cameraman was forced to end the broadcast. He announced that he was taken to jail and that Adin Ross had to bail him, allowing him to resume streaming on August 11.
Also in August 2022, he tried to cheat on the “US and the global economy” course he was taking at the Ohio School of Digital Learning by asking viewers for the answers to his test. Instead, his viewers took the opportunity to prank him and intentionally gave him the wrong answer, giving him a 0/10 on the test.
In September 2022, IShowSpeed played in the Sidemen Charity Football Match. During the match, he expressed frustration with English referee Mark Clattenburg for disallowing his goal for offside. He continued to whip him with the shirt he had taken off in celebration, which earned him a yellow card.
Later in the game, a pitch intruder wearing Messi’s shirt approached IShowSpeed, prompting him to throw him to the ground. In November 2022, American rapper and singer Lil Nas X made his live debut and appeared on Watkins’ stream. In December 2022, he won the Streamy Award in the “Breakthrough Streaming” category at the 12th Streamy Awards.
In November and December 2022, IShowSpeed visited various football stadiums to try and watch his idol Cristiano Ronaldo play live. He visited Old Trafford, Craven Cottage, and many other stadiums in Qatar. However, Ronaldo was left out of the squad for these matches, up until Portugal’s loss to Morocco.
In May 2023, IShowSpeed announced that he had signed an exclusive streaming agreement with video-sharing platform Rumble, in collaboration with Kai Cenat. On 18 June 2023, IShowSpeed met Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon, Portugal after a Euro 2024 qualifying match between Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On July 7, 2023, IShowSpeed 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 DJ Scheme producer.
In August 2021, IShowSpeed released his debut single, “Dooty Booty”, on his YouTube channel. Once uploaded, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social networking sites like TikTok. In November 2021, IShowSpeed released a single called “Shake”, sampling both “Ready or Not” by the Fugees, as well as “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles.
The song’s accompanying music video has received over 160 million views on YouTube. In June 2022, he released a song called “Ronaldo (Sewey)”, expressing his new 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.
IShowSpeed’s Nationality
IShowSpeed is an American born in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
IShowSpeed’s Net Worth
IShowSpeed is a YouTuber, live streamer, and rapper who has a net worth of $10 million.
Where is IShowSpeed from?
IShowSpeed is from Cincinnati a city in Ohio, on the Ohio River. The Over-the-Rhine district is known for its 19th-century architecture, including Findlay Market, which has food and craft vendors.
How old is IShowSpeed?
Born on January 21, 2005, IShowSpeed is 18 years
IShowSpeed’s Height & Weight
IShowSpeed stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and his weight is 60 kg
IShowSpeed’s Career
IShowSpeed signed up for his channel “IShowSpeed” in 2017, which mainly posts live game content on social media platforms. In 2022, he was named Breakthrough Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards.
He joined YouTube in 2016, occasionally uploading gameplay videos. Around December 2017, IShowSpeed began streaming and uploading videos from games like NBA 2K and Fortnite but only attracted two viewers on average. Eventually, his subscribers grew within a few months, reaching 100,000 subscribers in April 2021, 1 million in June 2021, and 10 million in July 2022.
IShowSpeed began broadcasting in 2019. He rose to fame in 2021 after his fan base started posting clips on TikTok of his often violent behavior while streaming his game, players, and cameras. Well, this became popular and became a meme. His outburst led to bans on the video game streaming platform Twitch and the video game Valorant.
Kotaku has described IShowSpeed as “one of the biggest and fastest-growing streamers” on YouTube. One game that has significantly contributed to its growing popularity is Talking Ben. IShowSpeed’s videos on Talking Ben the Dog have been credited with bringing new popularity to the mobile app, which became the best-selling game on the App Store more than a decade later when first released.
In July 2022, IShowSpeed set off Pikachu fireworks inside his bedroom, nearly burning him. In August 2022, he was run over during a YouTube live stream, police handcuffed IShowSpeed and his cameraman was forced to end the broadcast. He announced that he was taken to jail and that Adin Ross had to bail him, allowing him to resume streaming on August 11.
Also in August 2022, he tried to cheat on the “US and the global economy” course he was taking at the Ohio School of Digital Learning by asking viewers for the answers to his test. Instead, his viewers took the opportunity to prank him and intentionally gave him the wrong answer, giving him a 0/10 on the test.
In September 2022, IShowSpeed played in the Sidemen Charity Football Match. During the match, he expressed frustration with English referee Mark Clattenburg for disallowing his goal for offside. He continued to whip him with the shirt he had taken off in celebration, which earned him a yellow card.
Later in the game, a pitch intruder wearing Messi’s shirt approached IShowSpeed, prompting him to throw him to the ground. In November 2022, American rapper and singer Lil Nas X made his live debut and appeared on Watkins’ stream. In December 2022, he won the Streamy Award in the “Breakthrough Streaming” category at the 12th Streamy Awards.
In November and December 2022, IShowSpeed visited various football stadiums to try and watch his idol Cristiano Ronaldo play live. He visited Old Trafford, Craven Cottage, and many other stadiums in Qatar. However, Ronaldo was left out of the squad for these matches, up until Portugal’s loss to Morocco.
In May 2023, IShowSpeed announced that he had signed an exclusive streaming agreement with video-sharing platform Rumble, in collaboration with Kai Cenat. On 18 June 2023, IShowSpeed met Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon, Portugal after a Euro 2024 qualifying match between Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On July 7, 2023, IShowSpeed 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 DJ Scheme producer.
In August 2021, IShowSpeed released his debut single, “Dooty Booty”, on his YouTube channel. Once uploaded, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social networking sites like TikTok. In November 2021, IShowSpeed released a single called “Shake”, sampling both “Ready or Not” by the Fugees, as well as “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles.
The song’s accompanying music video has received over 160 million views on YouTube. In June 2022, he released a song called “Ronaldo (Sewey)”, expressing his new 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.
IShowSpeed’s Marital Status
IShowSpeed is not known to be married but is reportedly currently romantically in a relationship with Ermony Renee.
IShowSpeed’s Family & Siblings
IShowSpeed is the son of Darren Watkins Snr. but there is no information regarding his mother or what his parents do for a living. IShowSpeed has two siblings, a sister and a brother, who sometimes feature in his videos.
Why is IShowSpeed famous?
IShowSpeed is famous for his “hot-headed” personality and antics, with which he’s managed to attract an audience of over 11 million subscribers to his YouTube channel.
IShowSpeed’s Children
According to sources, IShowSpeed has a daughter but there is nothing known about her or who her mother is.
IShowSpeed’s Social Media
IShowSpeed goes by the handle (@ishowspeed) on Instagram and (@ishowspeedsui) on Twitter.
