IShowSpeed

Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is a live streamer, YouTube creator and rapper from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is known for high-energy gaming, football and "in real life" streams, including streamed tours of countries around the world. In January 2026 his main YouTube channel passed 50 million subscribers.

Streaming

Watkins created his YouTube channel in 2016 and first posted gaming videos; he also runs the second and third channels Live Speedy and Speedy Boykins. His Twitch account, banned in December 2021, was reinstated in October 2023. A long-time fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, he met the footballer in June 2023. From 2024 he streamed a series of tours, among them Europe in 2024, South America in early 2025, a 35-day tour of the United States in September 2025 and Africa in January 2026.

Music

His early songs, released on his own channel in 2021, include "Lying" with Jay Cinco and "Shake". His 2022 single "World Cup", his debut with Warner Records, was certified gold in June 2026. On 19 July 2026 he opened the closing ceremony before the FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium with "World Cup (Champions)".

Wrestling

He has made appearances for WWE, including a cameo at WrestleMania XL in 2024 and an entry in the 2025 Royal Rumble, and at WrestleMania 42 in 2026 he teamed with Logan Paul and Austin Theory in a tag-team match.

Recognition

He was named Breakout Streamer at the 2022 Streamy Awards and Streamer of the Year, as well as Best IRL Streamer, at The Streamer Awards in December 2025.