History of IShowSpeed in Timeline

Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely recognized as IShowSpeed, is a prominent American YouTuber and streamer. He's gained popularity for his highly energetic and often over-the-top personality during his diverse live streams. IShowSpeed's IRL streams, set in various locations globally, are a key part of his content, showcasing different cultures and innovations to a broad online audience. He's considered by some to be a cultural ambassador due to the reach of his streams.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 2021: Released "Dooty Booty"

In August 2021, IShowSpeed released his first single, "Dooty Booty", on his YouTube channel. The song quickly became popular on YouTube and TikTok.

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June 2022: Released "Ronaldo (Sewey)"

In June 2022, IShowSpeed released a song called "Ronaldo (Sewey)" following his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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November 2022: Released "World Cup"

In November 2022, IShowSpeed released a single titled "World Cup" under Warner Records in honor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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July 7, 2023: Surprise Guest at Rolling Loud Portugal

On July 7, 2023, IShowSpeed was a surprise guest at the 2023 Rolling Loud festival in Portugal and performed "Shake", "World Cup" and "Portuginies" with Ski Mask the Slump God and DJ Scheme.

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February 23, 2024: Participated in Match for Hope 2024

On February 23, 2024, IShowSpeed participated in "Match for Hope 2024", a soccer charity match in Qatar, where he slide tackled former footballer Kaká.

March 2024: Released Trip 2 Brazil

In March 2024, IShowSpeed released his first extended play Trip 2 Brazil.

April 7, 2024: Appearance at WWE's WrestleMania XL

On April 7, 2024, IShowSpeed appeared at WWE's WrestleMania XL dressed as a bottle of Prime, where he was kicked by Randy Orton and RKOed onto the commentators' table.

May 29, 2024: Leg Injury at Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling

On May 29, 2024, IShowSpeed suffered a leg injury at the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake in England, claiming hospitalization was required.

June 2024: Donation to Palestine Relief Fund

In June 2024, IShowSpeed donated $50,000 to the Palestine Relief Fund.

July 2024: Injured ankle during Europe tour

During July 2024, IShowSpeed injured his ankle in Norway while interacting with fans during his European tour and was subsequently attacked and hospitalized.

August 3, 2024: Live-Streamed Car Jump Stunt in Miami

On August 3, 2024, IShowSpeed performed a live-streamed stunt in Miami, jumping over two speeding luxury cars; the stream was later deleted for violating YouTube's Terms of Service on August 5, 2024.

September 2024: Southeast Asia Tour and Subscriber Milestone

During September 2024, IShowSpeed toured Southeast Asia, visiting seven countries, surpassing 30 million subscribers, and accumulating 110 million views.

November 2024: 50 Meter Race Against Noah Lyles

In November 2024, IShowSpeed lost an exhibition 50 meter race against 2024 Summer Olympics men's 100 metres gold medalist Noah Lyles. The event was organized by MrBeast.

November 2024: Named President of Baller League US

On November 26, 2024, IShowSpeed was announced as the president of the US version of Baller League, a six-a-side football league.

December 2024: Multiple Wins at the Streamer Awards and GOAL Champions Awards

In December 2024, IShowSpeed won the "Get Off Your A** Award (Best IRL Streamer)", "Best International Streamer", and "Streamer of the Year" at the Streamer Awards and later won the "Most Influential Soccer Creator" award at the GOAL Champions Awards.

2024: Streamer of the Year at the Streamer Awards

In 2024, IShowSpeed was awarded Streamer of the Year at the Streamer Awards, marking a significant achievement in his streaming career.

February 1, 2025: Appearance in WWE's Royal Rumble

On February 1, 2025, IShowSpeed appeared in WWE's Royal Rumble as a substitute for Akira Tozawa, eliminating Otis before being eliminated himself by Bron Breakker. He became the youngest Royal Rumble Entrant not to be signed to WWE.

February 14, 2025: Participated in "Match for Hope 2025"

On February 14, 2025, IShowSpeed participated as a co-captain for team Chunkz & IShowSpeed in the "Match for Hope 2025", a soccer charity event in Qatar. His team faced team AboFlah & KSI and lost 6–5. The event raised over $10.7 million for charity.

March 5, 2025: Featured on CBS Sports Golazo's UEFA Champions League Coverage

On March 5, 2025, IShowSpeed was featured on CBS Sports Golazo's coverage of the UEFA Champions League.

March 8, 2025: Participated in the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match

On March 8, 2025, IShowSpeed participated in the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match, held at Wembley Stadium in London. As captain and player for the YouTube Allstars team, he scored his first goal in the charity match series and later secured victory for his team by converting the decisive penalty in a shoot-out.

March 18, 2025: Announced Tour in China and Mongolia

On March 18, 2025, IShowSpeed announced that he would be doing a tour in mainland China and Mongolia. During his tour, Chinese state media and Chinese netizens praised IShowSpeed for "promoting positive relations between China and the United States". However, IShowSpeed's stream in Hong Kong was chaotic due to overcrowding and harassment by local fans; his ride on the MTR led to fans causing damage to Tin Hau station.