IShowSpeed is an American YouTuber, streamer, musician and internet personality. He is known for his variety livestreams in which he primarily plays video games including Roblox, Fortnite, and FIFA. Watkins is noted for his oftentimes shocking behavior on live streams which has helped him gain a strong following while also placing him at the center of numerous controversies. In 2022, he was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards. IShowSpeed is considered one of the most popular online streamers and Internet personalities in the world.
Birth Name
Darren Jason Watkins Jr.
Nickname
IShowSpeed, Speed
Profession
YouTuber, Content Creator, Singer, Rapper
Genre
Rap, Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Independent
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
IShowSpeed was born on the 21st of January 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Age
He’s currently 20 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
His educational qualifications are unknown.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
IShowSpeed has dated –
In 2021, IShowSpeed featured his girlfriend on social media.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 9 inches
- In centimeters – 175 cm
- In meters – 1.75 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 61 kg
- In Pounds – 134 lbs
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10.5 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Speed became known as Speed who has gained popularity for the NBA 2K gameplays and tutorials he posts to his iShowSpeed YouTube channel. His videos have earned him over 15 million subscribers on the platform. One of his most popular YouTube videos is titled I MADE A HOMEMADE ZEN AND USED IT ON MY POSTSCORER IN NBA2K21! THIS RUBBERBAND METHOD TUTORIAL.
Singing Debut
In August 2021, Watkins released his first single, Dooty Booty, on his YouTube channel. Following its upload, the song quickly became popular on YouTube and other social media sites such as TikTok. In November 2021, Watkins released a single titled Shake, which sampled Ready or Not by Fugees. The song’s accompanying music video received over 160 million views on YouTube. In June 2022, he released a song called Ronaldo (Sewey), following his newfound admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
IShowSpeed Net worth
IShowSpeed has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – ishowspeed
- X – IShowSpeed
- YouTube Channel – IShowSpeed
Some Lesser Known Facts About IShowSpeed
- Speed was born into an African-American household in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. He was raised alongside two siblings, a brother, and a sister.
- On March 22, 2016, he started his YouTube channel titled IShowSpeed. On December 21, 2017, the earliest post that IShowSpeed uploaded to his channel. It was titled {2k18} {First Video}.
- In 2021, after his fanbase began posting clips on TikTok of his often-violent behavior during live streams towards games, players, and his camera, which gained popularity and became memes.
- He posted a TikTok video of himself getting a Lionel Messi tattoo which received over 75 million views.
- On June 4, 2021, the earliest post that IShowSpeed uploaded to his Instagram account.
- Aside from his main channel, he also has 2 other popular YouTube channels, Speedy Boykins and Live Speedy.
- In August 2021, Watkins released his first single, Dooty Booty on his YouTube channel.
- In 2022, he began shifting focus towards football/soccer-related content, becoming an avid supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly revolving his content around his support for the football player.
- In June 2022, he released a song called “Ronaldo (Sewey)”, following his newfound 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.
- In December 2022, IShowSpeed won the Streamy Award in the Breakout Streamer category during the 12th Streamy Awards.
- On January 7, 2023, Watkins confirmed during a livestream that his pet bulldog had passed away. The incident deeply affected Speed, who became visibly emotional while discussing it with fans.
- In May 2023, Watkins announced he had signed an exclusive streaming deal with the video-sharing platform Rumble, in collaboration with Kai Cenat.
- In August 2023, he hit 20 million subscribers on his YouTube account.
- On February 23, 2024, he participated in “Match for Hope 2024”, a soccer charity match hosted in Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar, where he played for Team Chunkz.
- In March 2024, Watkins released his first extended play Trip 2 Brazil.
- On May 29, 2024, Watkins attended the annual Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake in Gloucestershire, England, during which he suffered a leg injury, which he claimed required hospitalization.
- In November 2024, he lost an exhibition 50 meter race against 2024 Summer Olympics men’s 100 metres gold medalist Noah Lyles.
- On February 1, 2025, Watkins appeared in WWE’s Royal Rumble, when Akira Tozawa, the planned 8th entrant, was considered unable to compete in the match.
- On March 5, 2025, he was featured on CBS Sports Golazo’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
- On May 5, 2025, Watkins was swatted at a KFC store during a Cinco de Mayo IRL livestream.
