IShowSpeed
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| Born | Darren Jason Watkins Jr. January 21, 2005 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Other names | Speed | ||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2016–present | ||||||||||||
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| Subscribers | 40.7 million | ||||||||||||
| Views | 4.6 billion | ||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2018–2021 | ||||||||||||
| Genre | Gaming | ||||||||||||
| Followers | 405k | ||||||||||||
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| Labels | Warner | ||||||||||||
| Website | IShowSpeed Merchandise | ||||||||||||
Last updated: June 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||
Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or Speed, is an American YouTuber, online personality and online streamer. He is known for his dramatic and energetic behavior showcased in his variety live streams, as well as his in-real-life (IRL) streams in worldwide locations. He has been viewed as a cultural ambassador as his visits to countries often showcase their cultures and inventions to both domestic and international audiences.
IShowSpeed registered his YouTube channel in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his provocative and energetic behavior such as barking and raging while gaming. He became a millionaire at age 16 and his first major purchase was a house for his mother. In 2022, he began shifting focus towards soccer-related content, becoming an avid supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly revolving his content around his support for the football player.
IShowSpeed has also pursued a rapping career. He signed with Warner Records to release his 2022 single "World Cup", which charted in several countries. He was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards in 2022, and Streamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards. IShowSpeed is considered one of the most popular online streamers and Internet personalities in the world.