IshowSpeed is an American social media influencer, gamer, streamer and singer who is also known for being one of the craziest fans of Christiano Ronaldo. His dedication and consistency to twitching and streaming have clinched him the accolade of being the first English-speaking streamer to reach 1 million live viewers. Read below to learn more about the phenomenal streamer of the 21st century.
Profile Summary
| Real Name: | Darren Watkins, Jr |
| Nick Name |
IShowSpeed |
| Date of Birth: | January 21, 2005 |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Age | 19 years old (As of 2024) |
| Place of Birth: | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| State of Origin: | Ohio |
| Weight | 65 kg (143.3 lbs) |
| Height | 5’9″ (1.75 m) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | YouTuber, Rapper |
| Net Worth: | $12 Million estimated |
| Girlfriend: | Single |
| @ishowspeed |
Who is IshowSpeed?
Darren Jason Watkins, Jr popularly known as IshowSpeed is an American social media personality, internet celebrity, YouTube icon, Singer and streamer known globally for his energetic distinct approach to twitching. His outstanding streaming prowess clinched him the streamer of the year award at the 14th Streamy Awards 2024.
He invests a lot of time and energy in football analysis and fan base and he is mainly identified as Cristiano Ronaldo’s obsessive fan. He kicked in with a wired approach to gaming before swerving to become an iconic football and sports influencer where he has built authority and credibility which has helped him amass a vast fan base globally.
IshowSpeed’s Early Life and Career
IshowSpeed whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 21, 2005. He took the footsteps of his father, Darren Watkins Snr, who is also a phenomenal TikToker. Speed developed a passion and interest in social media through his father, he started gaming and has today carved a niche for himself and has become a household name when talking about social media influencers in this dispensation.
Speed joined YouTube in 2017 and only posted videos of himself playing games, while he was also growing in perspectives. He finally launched his YouTube channel dedicated to football and other sport-related streams and garnered a whopping 14 million subscribers in 2022 on his channel named IShowSpeed’s channel.
He also ventured into music as he decided to explore the multi-talent ability embedded in him. His songs became popular on social media platforms, most especially on YouTube and TikTok. He broke the record of becoming the first English-speaking streamer to reach 1 million live viewers and also clinched the streamer of the year award at the 14th Streamy Awards in 2024.
Who is IshowSpeed’s girlfriend?
IshowSpeed has not showcased any girl publically as his girlfriend, however, he has graced the tradition of finding himself a temporal girlfriend while touring his Twitch globally.
Even Though Speed has shown multiple interest in women, he is also known for his gay tendencies as alleged by several sources that he is bisexual. However, he has not publicly dated a man since attaining fame.
What is IshowSpeed’s Net Worth?
Ishowspeed has numerous streams of income which include his YouTube revenue, social media monetisation, music royalties, endorsement and business deals; he also receives gifts from fans during live streams. As of 2025, Ishowspeed is ranked as one of the richest American YouTubers, with an estimated net worth of $12 million.
What is IshowSpeed’s Weight and Height?
Although Ishowspeed is so dedicated to his streaming vocation, he also makes time for athletics, which helps him to get in shape almost all day. He stands at 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 65kg.
