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Ishowspeed

content creator and YouTuber

Profession

Age

January 21, 2005

Birthday

Los Angeles, California

Current Location

Ohio Digital Learning School

School

Darren Jason Watkins Jr.

Real Name

Speed

Also known as

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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.

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Born as Darren Jason Watkins Jr., IShowSpeed started creating YouTube content at just 11 years old (2016).

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Initially focusing on NBA 2K and Fortnite, Speed registered his YouTube channel in 2017.

He saw a massive surge in popularity in 2021, with clips from his streams going viral on TikTok.

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Despite bans from Twitch and Valorant, Speed's unique streaming style catapulted him to fame.

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In 2022, Speed's streaming helped revive the Talking Ben app, which gained renewed popularity.

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The same year, Speed released multiple singles, including 'Dooty Booty' and 'Ronaldo (Sewey).'

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In July 2022, Speed accidentally sparked a fire in his bedroom with a Pikachu firework, leading to a memorable livestream moment.

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He attempted to cheat on a quiz during a livestream in August 2022.

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He received a yellow card in the Sidemen Charity Football Match in September 2022.

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Speed won Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards in December 2022.

He signed an exclusive streaming deal with Rumble in May 2023, just before turning 18.

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Performing at the Rolling Loud festival in Portugal, Speed shared the stage with Ski Mask the Slump God and DJ Scheme on July 7, 2023.

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Speed Generously donated over $50,000 to earthquake victims in Turkey-Syria in 2023.

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He met the Indian singer Daler Mehndi in October 2023.

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Fans on TikTok unsubscribed during a livestream to gauge Speed's reaction, resulting in an influx of new subscribers.

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Speed has visited various countries for events and personal travel, including Qatar, Japan, the UK, and India, meeting celebrities along the way.

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He is known for giving humorous life advice during streams, often while using digital avatars like Talking Tom & Friends characters.

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Speed's love for Cristiano Ronaldo is a recurring theme in his content.

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Speed's younger sister sometimes appears in his livestreams, and he formally played football and basketball for Purcell Marian High School.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:1 - 2.5 million

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

Ishowspeed Biography

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.