Latest news with #IShowSpeed
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Get me out of this sh**!': IShowSpeed's roller coaster scare goes viral
Image via: IShowSpeed/YouTube Darren Jason Watkins Jr, aka IShowSpeed, once again proved to be an erratic and high-octane entertainer with a terrifying twist. Livestreaming from Turkey's biggest amusement park, the 20-year-old streamer seemed to black out during a roller coaster ride, and the video has since gone viral. The clip, taken straight from Speed's broadcast, captures him panicking, as the ride launches, screaming, "Get me out of Turkey! Get me out of Turkey, my n**a!... Get me out of this sh! Get me out of this sh*!" Seconds later, Speed's body slumps forward, viewers who saw it live gasp in concern. Europe Tour Takes a Turbulent Turn in Turkey Speed is now on his second European IRL tour, this time exploring Eastern Europe after last year's westerly jaunts. To date, the globetrotting influencer has streamed from places such as Greece, Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia. His Turkey leg went off the rails with the now-viral roller coaster incident. iShowSpeed & CZN Burak Ride Turkey's SCARIEST Rollercoasters! The occasion has merely reinforced Speed's digital zeitgeist. As he keeps criss-crossing the globe to new corners, his untamed spirit and unfiltered honesty still one of the big pulls for followers across the planet. A Peak Moment, Literally and Virtually That roller coaster accident wasn't only a zenith of trauma, it was a ratings zenith as well. Speed's concurrent streams on YouTube and Twitch attracted more than 500,000 viewers on YouTube and 48,000 on Twitch, respectively, making him the most-watched streamer on either platform that day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Dream Home Just Off Mumbai-Pune Expressway L&T Panvel Enquire Now Undo iShowSpeed visits Biggest AMUSEMENT PARK in Turkey.. Viewers soon grew alarmed as it appeared Speed had actually blacked out momentarily. The video immediately went viral on social media, accumulating millions of views within hours. A Viral Ride to Remember Famous for his fiery temper, frenzied twitch streams, and off-the-cuff remarks, Speed has built a career out of crossing lines. This recent incident serves as a reminder to fans about the thin line between spectacle and genuine danger, particularly in the live, uncontrolled setting. As memes, edits and reaction videos continue to inundate social media, one thing's for sure, IShowSpeed's Turkey roller coaster episode will go down as one of the craziest moments of his 2025 European tour. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo creates interesting contract situation for Knicks wing
There haven't been any real rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo wanting to leave the Milwaukee Bucks. However, when recently speaking on a live stream with streamer IShowSpeed, Antetokounmpo noted that many want him to play for the New York Knicks. Knicks fans continue to run with that, despite any lack of evidence suggesting that he doesn't want to play for Milwaukee any longer. Advertisement It's never fair to say never, given where the NBA stands. Still, it seems very unlikely that Antetokounmpo will play for another team anytime soon. Despite that, Dan Favale recently looked at the situation regarding the Knicks and Antetokounmpo, adding that there could be some interesting scenarios New York has to consider if it believes it has a real opportunity to land the two-time MVP. 'The Knicks are reportedly still hoping to win the Giannis trade sweepstakes, if and when they begin. His recent noncommittal assessment of the future will not do anything to diminish that hope. In the event he does become available, Bridges could be an integral part of talks. New York currently doesn't have any first-round picks to offer, and the Bucks will likely value anyone who keeps them competitive in the post-Giannis era, since they don't control the rights to their own first-rounder until 2031. Advertisement 'Signing Bridges to a new deal now removes him from the table. Players who sign his type of extension cannot be traded for six months,' he wrote. MORE: Knicks' Mikal Bridges contract situation gets interesting Giannis Antetokounmpo twist The Mikal Bridges extension is certainly one to watch out for, as the Knicks don't have much of a reason not to offer him a deal, given what they gave up for him. However, as he touched on, if they truly believe they have a chance to land Antetokounmpo, there wouldn't be much of a reason to give him a contract now, given he wouldn't be able to be traded for six months.
Fast Company
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
$100,000, 100 streamers: IShowSpeed and Jynxzi's Fortnite tournament is already drawing excitement
IShowSpeed and Jynxzi are teaming up to host a $100,000 Fortnite tournament, bringing together 100 top creators for what's shaping up to be the biggest celebrity Fortnite match to date. During one of IShowSpeed's streams last week, he FaceTimed fellow streamer Jynxzi, and the two broke the news: a $100,000 Fortnite tournament featuring 100 streamers is coming soon. While the FNCS (Fortnite Champion Series) is the official Fortnite tournament—taking place between September 6 and 7 in Lyon, France—creator-led events like IShowSpeed and Jynxzi's are increasingly stealing the spotlight. With competitive prize pools and added entertainment value, they're drawing in casual fans who might not typically follow formal esports. 'Insane for smaller streamers. This will change a life!' wrote one X user in response to the news. '$100K and 100 streamers? Chaos loading…' added another. Insane for smaller streamers. This will change a life! — Chloe Donald (@ChloeDonald_) July 8, 2025 Speed got his start streaming from his bedroom in Cincinnati. Today, he boasts over 41.9 million YouTube subscribers and 874,000 Twitch followers, and was named Streamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards. Like Speed, Jynxzi is an avid gamer. With 7.6 million Twitch followers, he ranks as the sixth most-subscribed Twitch streamer of all time. He was voted Best Breakthrough Streamer and Gamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards. The tournament will likely be streamed live across both Speed and Jynxzi's Twitch and YouTube channels, as multi-platform broadcasting becomes the norm for creators aiming to reach wider audiences. The event will exclusively feature content creator participants, who are also expected to stream their own POVs. This will give fans the chance to follow gameplay from their favorite channels in real time. It's another example of gaming and digital entertainment continuing to converge, with creators driving cross-genre, community-centered events. No official date has been confirmed, but Speed hinted it would happen 'in the next upcoming weeks.' Stay tuned.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ishowspeed falls for CZN Burak's prank in Turkey
IShowSpeed has become the centre of online discussion after being pranked by a Turkish waiter during his European tour. The streamer, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., was visiting Turkey when he experienced the popular local 'spilling prank' often performed on tourists. The prank involves a server pretending to spill hot tea or food on a customer, causing panic, only for the customer to realise that the bowls and cups are either empty or attached to the tray. During his visit, IShowSpeed was approached by a waiter holding two steaming kettles. The server then pretended to drop one of the kettles on Speed, prompting him to jump out of his seat in alarm. Realising the kettles were empty, Speed appeared frustrated and shouted at the waiter to 'stop f*cking playing' while others at the scene laughed, including the server and surrounding customers. The moment was captured on video and quickly circulated across social media platforms. 🚨| WATCH: Burak just pulled the BIGGEST JOKE on Speed 😭😭😭🇹🇷 Burak, Speed'e şimdiye kadarki EN BÜYÜK ŞAKAYI yaptı 😭😭😭🇹🇷 — Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) July 13, 2025 Reactions to the incident were mixed. Some viewers criticised Speed's reaction, labelling it as exaggerated, with one user stating, 'It's sad how people like Speed make themselves like clowns for a few clicks.' Others focused on his quick reflexes, commenting, 'Now I know why he's called Speed,' and 'That is totally cool to see iSpeed's speed.' The prank took place during IShowSpeed's Europe Tour Part 2, which began on July 7 and will include stops in several countries such as Bosnia, Estonia, Poland, and Turkey. The tour also marks Speed's return to Twitch after years away from the platform, with live broadcasts available on both Twitch and YouTube for viewers to follow his travels.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
IShowSpeed tops Twitch and YouTube at the same time with viral Turkey livestream
IShowSpeed has once again cemented his status as a livestreaming powerhouse by holding the top viewership spot on both Twitch and YouTube simultaneously. During a recent theme park adventure in Turkey, the entertainer pulled in a peak of over 437,000 viewers on YouTube and 48,000 on Twitch, making him the most-watched streamer on both platforms at the same time. Known for his global travel vlogs, high-energy antics, and massive online presence, Speed's latest multistream captured a viral moment when he passed out on a roller coaster while streaming. The intense ride became the highlight of his Turkey livestream and fueled a huge spike in real-time viewership across platforms. IShowSpeed peaked at over 500,000 concurrent while multi-streaming on Twitch and YouTube in Turkey 🤯🇹🇷 — sea✰ (@destroynectar) July 13, 2025 Although Twitch had previously banned Speed indefinitely, the restriction has since been lifted. With Twitch now allowing multi-platform streaming, Speed's return to the platform was met with overwhelming support — even if his Twitch audience remains smaller than his massive YouTube base. Despite major esports events like LoL MSI wrapping up, Speed's stream proved powerful enough to outdraw other creators, showcasing his influence. His content ranged from roller coasters and water slides to chaotic amusement park stunts — blending travel, comedy, and thrill-seeking into one unmissable broadcast. Speed's dominance on both YouTube and Twitch reflects the growing trend of creators embracing multi-streaming to reach broader audiences. His ability to generate viral moments and attract hundreds of thousands of viewers in real time highlights why he's one of the most influential streamers in the world.
