arrow-upIllustration of an arrow pointing up
aboutIllustration of a person

About

moneyIllustration of a money

Net Worth

articleIllustration of an article

Article

ishowspeed-gaming-livestream-viral-sensation.webp

Ishowspeed

schoolIllustration of a school building

Ohio Digital Learning School

School

passportIllustration of a passport

Darren Jason Watkins Jr.

Real Name

name-person-outlineIllustration of a person

Speed

Also known as

Short About

IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr., is a high-energy YouTube streamer and content creator who shot to fame for his gaming and reaction videos. Known for his loud, expressive, and often comedic personality, Speed's content varies from gaming livestreams to music and internet challenges. Despite controversies and platform bans, his engaging presence has won him a massive following among Gen Z.

Did you know?

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:1 - 2.5 million

Line drawing representing IShowSpeed, a joyful young man at a computer, with icons of video platforms, music notes, and dollar bills, symbolizing various revenue sources, against a white backdrop.

IShowSpeed's YouTube fame, exclusive Rumble deal, and merchandise sales place his net worth in the 1 - 2.5 million range.

Ishowspeed Biography

Line art drawing of a vibrant young man representing IShowSpeed with an expressive face accidentally zapping a Pikachu figure, amidst his streaming setup, on a white backdrop.

Unlikely Spark

Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known online as IShowSpeed, rose to fame from his bedroom. His eccentric persona, combined with acts of charity such as his $50,000 donation to the earthquake-affected regions of Turkey and Syria, drew significant attention. By 2023, he emerged as a breakout star, giving life advice while navigating controversies and swatting incidents.

Line art drawing of a vibrant young man representing IShowSpeed with an expressive face accidentally zapping a Pikachu figure, amidst his streaming setup, on a white backdrop.
Line art drawing representing IShowSpeed's YouTube growth with a sharp upward graph and symbols like a play button and a check mark, signifying rapid success, on a white backdrop.

Beginnings and Rise

IShowSpeed joined YouTube in 2016, but it wasn't until December 2017 that he uploaded his first video. He had a viral breakthrough via TikTok in 2021 that catapulted his subscriber count from 100k in April to 1 million shortly after. By August 2023, he commanded a following of over 20 million.

Line art drawing representing IShowSpeed's YouTube growth with a sharp upward graph and symbols like a play button and a check mark, signifying rapid success, on a white backdrop.
Line art drawing of a young man representing IShowSpeed, in a moment of peaceful prayer or reflection, with streaming equipment behind him and the glare of police lights outside, on a white backdrop.

Life and Beliefs

Dedicated to his faith, IShowSpeed honored Ramadan by fasting for 30 consecutive days. He faced swatting incidents and prank calls. His father poked fun at an embarrassing livestream mistake with a song titled 'I Show The Meat.

Line art drawing of a young man representing IShowSpeed, in a moment of peaceful prayer or reflection, with streaming equipment behind him and the glare of police lights outside, on a white backdrop.
Line art drawing of a tall, lean young man representing IShowSpeed, expertly dribbling a basketball while also holding a football, reflecting his love for the games, on a white backdrop.

Off Screen

Pre-fame, Speed engaged in football and basketball at Purcell Marian High School. Nowadays, he often streams with his sister, plays basketball, and expresses his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Line art drawing of a tall, lean young man representing IShowSpeed, expertly dribbling a basketball while also holding a football, reflecting his love for the games, on a white backdrop.