5 times IShowSpeed did questionable things on the livestream
Darren "IShowSpeed" might just be one of the biggest YouTube streamers out there, having recently crossed 14 million subscribers and breaking his personal best streaming record with his recent World Cup stream, which reached a whopping 350K+ viewership.
His meteoric rise in the YouTube ranks to become one of the most well-known content creators in the world at just 17 years of age is quite an extraordinary tale. He even won the Breakout Streamer award at this year's Streamys.
However, during his journey, he has been part of multiple controversies which have had lasting effects on his career. Here are five times IShowSpeed did questionable things on stream,
IShowSpeed is primarily known for his high-octane streams where the streamer's highly dramatized reactions serve as the primary mode of entertainment for the viewers. Popular for his over-the-top demeanor, the American's stream frequently features cussing and physical challenges such as duck lips or the time he infamously lit fireworks inside his room.
On this year's 4th of July stream, Darren showcased a large number of fireworks and crackers assembled on his bed behind the camera and decided to light a Pikachu cracker inside the room for his audience. Despite his mods and fans repeatedly asking him not to do it, the streamer lit it on fire and pandemonium ensued.
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Thankfully, the cracker fizzles out without causing any more damage to the house, but between IShowSpeed's screams for help and the cracker bursting, the scene understandably went viral over the internet. Eventually, the firemen had to come to take stock of the situation.
The streamer was in hot waters in November when he streamed while visiting the UK, where he promoted a shady cryptocurrency
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