The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is just a few days away and the excitement of cricket fans can often be seen online. If you have been on any social media platform lately, you must have come across a trending topic titled “Speed”. If you don’t know who or what is trending, scroll ahead.
Who is “Speed”?
American YouTuber, rapper, and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, is gaining social media attention with his unique journey through the streets of Mumbai, India. His official YouTube channel has over 20 million subscribers and he has made a name for himself as a content creator.
Watkins is known for his gaming content, often playing popular titles like FIFA, Fortnite, and Roblox during his live streams. Darren Jason Watkins Junior started his YouTube journey in 2017 with the channel ‘IShowSpeed’ and quickly became an internet sensation. Clips of his live streams frequently go viral, further increasing his presence online.
Watkins, an avid fan of soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, was spotted at multiple soccer stadiums between November and December 2022. His dream of meeting Ronaldo came true on June 18, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Watkins, 18, has been praising Indian cricketer Virat Kohli for the first time when he called Kohli a “goat” in a comment on an Instagram post featuring fellow famous cricketer Babar Azam. This was revealed during a livestream called. His love for Kohli continues to shine through his various social media interactions.
Why is “speed” becoming a trend?
IShowSpeed is currently in Mumbai to watch the high-stakes cricket match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. His journey in Mumbai took social media by storm, with snippets of his livestream shared widely on various platforms, including X (formerly Twitter).
In these video clips, IShowSpeed can be seen exploring the streets of Mumbai, experiencing the local culture, and even playing cricket with the locals.
People shared several snippets where IShowSpeed can be seen asking his followers if Mahatma Gandhi is Virat Kohli’s grandfather while showing a photo of Indian rupees. In another video, he is seen playing cricket. And after missing the dot ball, he was heard saying, “I play like Babar Azam.” In several other videos, he is also seen negotiating with vendors for changes.
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IShowSpeed’s presence in Mumbai and his engaging livestream documentation has created a buzz on social media and has become a trending topic as he continues to share his adventures with followers around the world.