IShowSpeed in Poland. Controversial streamer conquers social media

Who is IShowSpeed? What is his real name?

IShowSpeed, or Darren Watkins Jr., is a 19-year-old American streamer and influencer. He has gained immense popularity on YouTube, where he is followed by more than 25.5 million people, including numerous fans from Poland. His presence on the streets of Warsaw’s Old Town has led to many hilarious situations, attracting the attention of passers-by and social media usersalike.

IShowSpeed barks at TikTok gnome

Footage from Warsaw has circulated the internet, showing IShowSpeed in action. One of the videos, posted on the X platform by Speedy Updates, shows the streamer barking and shouting at the gnome, which turned out to be the Polish creator of TikTok, known as `crawly_possessed’.

flip-flop pic.twitter.com/5eWrgXO6B3

– Venek (@Venek__) July 2, 2024

In another video, IShowSpeed chases a man who licked his hand. The streamer moved around the city accompanied by bodyguards and his explosive behaviour attracted attention and controversy.

This fan ran up to Speed and licked his hand wtf 😭 pic.twitter.com/gbaTT8Iou6

– Speedy Updates (@SpeedUpdates1) July 2, 2024

IShowSpeed and Wojtek Gola

During his tour of Europe, IShowSpeed also visited Italy, where he revealed his plans to visit Poland. It is said that he will appear not only in Warsaw, but also in Wrocław, Krakow and Gdańsk. During his visit to Warsaw, the streamer met with Robert Pasut and Wojciech Gola. Speed taught the Fame MMA co-founder how to pronounce the ‘R’.

Speed what teaches Gole rrr XDD pic.twitter.com/7BevnyMmfP

– Venek (@Venek__) July 2, 2024

See also: Sharp exchange of words between Boxdel and WojtekGola Wojtek Gola also accompanied him while driving his toddler.

Speed and Gola were driving a fucking Malec – apparently Gola bought it on purpose to show it off xDD pic.twitter.com/aY6YGZ8dbn

– Venek (@Venek__) July 2, 2024

This is not the end of Polish accents! In one of Warsaw’s restaurants, the youtuber tried pierogi. He liked our native dish very much and the video quickly went viral.

Speed and pierogi pic.twitter.com/4bL5il1xMJ

– Venek (@Venek__) July 2, 2024

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IShowSpeed received a Lech Poznań shirt

During his visit to Poland, the 19-year-old met many of his fans, who presented him with a variety of gifts. Among them was a Lech Poznań jersey autographed by the footballers. Lech Poznań fans expressed their dissatisfaction that the club did not use IShowSpeed’s visit for promotion. Pako, one of the most well-known fans of the team from Wielkopolska, criticised the club’s lack of response to the event.

We have a picture of the biggest streamer in the world with a club t-shirt. There is silence on socials, and it would have been enough to make any post referring to it. Real-time marketing at this club is like my respect for the board, non-existent,” commented a supporter.

We have a picture of the biggest streamer in the world (makes as many views in a month as Lech in 3 years) with the club’s shirt. Silence on socials, and it would have been enough to throw in any post referring to it. Real time marketing at this club is like my respect for the board, non-existent. pic.twitter.com/HysXqglzG5

– Pako (@Pakoakamotherfu) July 2, 2024

Who is IShowSpeed? The teenager who became a star

Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, was born on 21 January 2005. This young streamer has quickly become an online phenomenon, offering his fans a wide range of content from video games to reactions to trends and challenges. His dynamic personality and humorous approach attract young viewers who eagerly follow his online activities.Although IShowSpeed’s career is rich in success, there is also no shortage of controversy. His direct and often radical style has sometimes been problematic, leading to temporary bans on social media platforms. Nevertheless, his authenticity and unique style continually attract new fans. Time will tell if the controversy will have an impact on his future career.