January 21, 2005: IShowSpeed is Born
Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known online as IShowSpeed or Speed, was born on January 21, 2005.
2016: Early YouTube Beginnings
IShowSpeed's journey on YouTube began in 2016 when he started uploading gameplay videos occasionally.
December 2017: Start of Livestreaming Journey
Around December 2017, IShowSpeed began livestreaming on YouTube, playing games like NBA 2K and Fortnite.
2017: IShowSpeed Joins YouTube
IShowSpeed created his YouTube channel in 2017, focusing on gaming content.
2019: First Streams
IShowSpeed started streaming on YouTube in 2019.
April 2021: 100,000 Subscriber Milestone
IShowSpeed's channel experienced significant growth, reaching 100,000 subscribers in April 2021.
June 2021: 1 Million Subscribers
IShowSpeed's YouTube channel continued to grow rapidly, reaching 1 million subscribers in June 2021.
August 2021: "Dooty Booty" Release
IShowSpeed released his debut single, "Dooty Booty," in August 2021, gaining significant popularity on YouTube and TikTok.
December 2021: Twitch Ban for Sexual Harassment
In December 2021, IShowSpeed was banned from Twitch after making what were widely perceived as rape threats and sexually harassing another participant, Ash Kash, during Adin Ross's "e-dating" livestream.
2021: Rise to Prominence
IShowSpeed's popularity surged in 2021 when clips of his intense reactions and gameplay during livestreams went viral on TikTok, turning him into an internet meme.
April 2022: Valorant Ban for Sexist Remarks
IShowSpeed was permanently banned from Valorant and all other Riot Games titles in April 2022 after a resurfaced clip showed him making sexist remarks toward a female player during a livestream.
June 2022: "Ronaldo (Sewey)" Release
In June 2022, IShowSpeed released "Ronaldo (Sewey)," showcasing his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
July 2022: Pikachu Firework Incident
IShowSpeed almost set his bedroom on fire in July 2022 after setting off a Pikachu firework indoors.
July 2022: 10 Million Subscribers
IShowSpeed hit a major milestone in July 2022, reaching 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
July 2022: YouTube Strike and Ban
IShowSpeed received a community guidelines strike and a one-week ban from YouTube in July 2022 for livestreaming sexually explicit content from the Minecraft mod "Jenny's Mod."
August 2022: Online School Prank
In August 2022, IShowSpeed's attempt to cheat on an online economics quiz backfired when his viewers deliberately provided him with wrong answers, resulting in a failing grade.
August 2022: Swatting Incident
IShowSpeed was swatted while livestreaming in August 2022, resulting in his arrest. He later claimed that Adin Ross bailed him out of jail.
September 2022: Sidemen Charity Football Match
IShowSpeed participated in the Sidemen Charity Football Match in September 2022, where he received a yellow card for his behavior towards the referee and threw a fan's Messi jersey on the ground.
November 2022: Lil Nas X Appearance
American rapper and singer Lil Nas X made his live streaming debut on IShowSpeed's stream in November 2022.
November 2022: Sky Sports Removes IShowSpeed Content
Sky Sports stopped featuring IShowSpeed on their platform in November 2022 due to his past misogynistic and derogatory comments.
December 2022: Streamy Awards Win
IShowSpeed won the "Breakout Streamer" award at the 12th Streamy Awards in December 2022.
2022: Breakout Streamer of the Year
In 2022, IShowSpeed was recognized for his rapid rise to fame and won the Breakout Streamer of the Year Award at the 12th Streamy Awards.
January 2023: Cristiano Ronaldo Tattoo
IShowSpeed got a portrait of Cristiano Ronaldo tattooed on his arm in January 2023.
February 2023: Copyright Controversy
IShowSpeed faced backlash from the online community in February 2023 after revealing his involvement in copyright companies that targeted channels using clips from his streams.
May 2023: Rumble Streaming Deal
IShowSpeed announced an exclusive streaming deal with Rumble in May 2023, collaborating with fellow streamer Kai Cenat.
June 2023: Meeting Cristiano Ronaldo
In June 2023, IShowSpeed finally met Cristiano Ronaldo in person after Portugal's victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
July 7, 2023: Rolling Loud Performance
On July 7, 2023, IShowSpeed made a surprise appearance at Rolling Loud Portugal, performing with Ski Mask the Slump God and DJ Scheme.
August 2023: 20 Million Subscribers Milestone
In August 2023, IShowSpeed's channel reached a massive 20 million subscribers.
August 16, 2023: IShowMeat Incident
On August 16, 2023, IShowSpeed accidentally exposed himself on stream while playing Five Nights at Freddy's, leading to the trending term "IShowMeat."
October 2023: Meeting Daler Mehndi
IShowSpeed met Indian musician Daler Mehndi during his visit to India in October 2023.
December 2023: Charity Boxing Match with KSI
IShowSpeed participated in a charity boxing match against KSI in December 2023, raising funds for the Anthony Walker Foundation.
March 2024: "Trip 2 Brazil" EP Release
IShowSpeed released his EP "Trip 2 Brazil" in March 2024, featuring four new songs.
April 7, 2024: WrestleMania XL Appearance
On April 7, 2024, IShowSpeed appeared at WrestleMania XL as a bottle of Prime, getting involved in the WWE United States Championship match.
April 29, 2024: WWE Raw Appearance
IShowSpeed appeared on WWE Raw on April 29, 2024, announcing draft picks alongside Logan Paul.