Where is IShowSpeed Now? Who is IShowSpeed?

As of 2024, IShowSpeed continues to create content on YouTube and other platforms, traveling globally for events and collaborations.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Sep 12, 2024

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Where is IShowSpeed Now? Who is IShowSpeed?
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Where is IShowSpeed Now?

IShowSpeed is currently on a trip to Pattaya City, Thailand. He recently posted a vlog showing his tour around the city. In the video, he went on a date, but things got awkward when he found out that his date had a boyfriend and identified as transgender.

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His reaction to this surprised many fans, and they shared their thoughts on social media. IShowSpeed's trip to Thailand is part of his travels, as he's previously visited places like India, Brazil, and Portugal.

Who is IShowSpeed?

IShowSpeed is an American internet personality and live streamer, born on January 21, 2005. He became popular for his energetic and dramatic behavior during his livestreams, where he plays video games and explores different places around the world.

In 2021, he gained attention for his wild actions and comments, which led to him being banned from Twitch. Afterward, he moved to YouTube, where he streams exclusively.

In 2022, IShowSpeed shifted his focus to soccer content, becoming a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. He has also released music, including his 2022 song "World Cup." That same year, he was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the Streamy Awards.

Specifications

Details

Name

Darren Watkins Jr. (IShowSpeed)

Gender

Male

Profession

YouTuber, Streamer, Music Artist

Date of Birth

January 21, 2005

Place of Birth

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Age

19 (as of 2024)

Nationality

American

Parents

Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status

Unmarried

IShowSpeed Family

IShowSpeed comes from a close-knit family. His father, Darren Watkins Sr., was born on March 9, 1983, in Ohio. Even though Darren Sr. separated from IShowSpeed's mother, he remains very close to his son. He has appeared on some of Speed's YouTube streams, where fans praised him, especially after he sang during a stream. Darren Sr. also updated fans on IShowSpeed's health after he had emergency surgery for a swollen eye in July 2023, reassuring everyone that his son is doing much better.

IShowSpeed has two younger siblings: a brother named DayDay, born in 2009, whose voice has been heard on Speed's streams, but he hasn’t been shown publicly. He also has a younger sister, but her name hasn’t been revealed.

IShowSpeed was mainly raised by his mother, Mrs. Watkins, who is known to fans from brief appearances in his videos. She raised Speed as a single mom, but didn't fully support his decision to become a full-time content creator, which led to him moving out of her house in Ohio when his career took off.

IShowSpeed Girlfriend

IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., recently shared an emotional moment with his girlfriend, a Korean influencer known as Amy Flamy on TikTok. On May 26, 2024, while dropping her off at the airport in London, the 19-year-old YouTuber confessed his love to her during a livestream.

He told her that he had developed strong feelings for her and wanted to be in a relationship. Although he said she didn’t have to answer right away, he expressed his willingness to do anything to make her happy, even flying to different countries to see her.

Amy Flamy, a 22-year-old Korean TikToker, first met IShowSpeed while he was visiting South Korea a few weeks earlier. They went on a date, and fans became curious if their relationship would develop further. After spending time together in London, including watching the FA Cup final, IShowSpeed said an emotional goodbye at the airport and ended the stream in tears.

IShowSpeed Career

IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., started his YouTube channel in 2016, initially posting game videos with little attention. In 2021, he gained popularity after clips of his intense behavior during livestreams went viral on TikTok. His actions, like yelling at players and his camera, led to bans from platforms like Twitch and games like Valorant. He faced controversy for inappropriate behavior during a livestream and set off a firework in his room, almost causing a fire. Despite these incidents, his channel grew rapidly, reaching 10 million subscribers by July 2022.

In September 2022, IShowSpeed played in the Sidemen Charity Football Match, where a clip of him went viral for celebrating an offside goal and receiving a yellow card. In November 2022, he faced backlash for past misogynistic comments, and Sky Sports removed his content. In December 2022, he won the Streamy Award for Breakout Streamer and visited several football stadiums to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, though Ronaldo didn’t play. In 2023, IShowSpeed signed a streaming deal with Rumble and met Cristiano Ronaldo. By June 2024, he reached 25 million subscribers on YouTube.

In August 2021, IShowSpeed released his first song, "Dooty Booty," which quickly became popular on YouTube and TikTok. In November, he released another song called "Shake," which got over 211 million views on YouTube. In June 2022, he made a song called "Ronaldo (Sewey)" to honor his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. In November 2022, he released "World Cup" in celebration of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In July 2023, he performed at Rolling Loud in Portugal, and in March 2024, he released an EP called Trip 2 Brazil.

IShowSpeed Net Worth

IShowSpeed Net Worth is $10 million. She earns money primarily from his YouTube channel through ads, donations, and sponsorships. He also generates income from music releases and streaming deals, including a partnership with Rumble. Additionally, he earns through merchandise sales and social media promotions.

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