Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American YouTuber, streamer, singer, rapper and internet personality.
He was born on January 21, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is known for his variety livestreams in which he primarily plays video games including Roblox, Fortnite and FIFA.
IShowSpeed began uploading gaming content to YouTube in December 2020 and saw a massive boost in popularity throughout the first half of 2021, gaining over a million subscribers within six months.
As of June 2023, he has over 18.1 million subscribers and 1.5 billion total views on YouTube.
On the other hand, IShowSpeed has been involved in several controversies throughout his career.
He was permanently banned from Twitch in December 2021 for making sexist remarks on Adin Ross’s stream.
In November 2022, he promoted a cryptocurrency company during his livestream, which was later questioned by another streamer.
In August 2022, he was arrested, and a video of his arrest went viral.
IShowSpeed is also a singer and rapper, and he has released several songs on his YouTube channel. He is signed to Warner Records and has his own merchandise store.
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— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 30, 2023
What happened to IShowSpeed?
IShowSpeed, a YouTube star, has been suffering from a rare and painful condition called cluster headaches.
On July 30, 2023, he posted a video on social media with a swollen eye, announcing that he had been experiencing a “deadly headache”.
IShowSpeed also revealed that he was going into surgery for the condition.
Fans have expressed concern over his health, as he bravely confronts the severe headache during his stay in Japan.
The influencer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, was noticeably distressed with one eye closed and the other severely swollen.
Cluster headaches are a type of headache that cause severe pain on one side of the head, often around the eye.
The pain can be so intense that it is often described as feeling like a “stabbing” or “burning” sensation.
Cluster headaches are rare and can be difficult to treat, but there are medications and other treatments available to help manage the symptoms.
IShowSpeed health update
IShowSpeed’s dad gave an update on his son’s health in a video posted on YouTube.
According to his dad, the streamer was hospitalized due to a cluster headache and underwent emergency surgery for a sinus infection.
IShowSpeed’s dad also mentioned that he was in a lot of pain while filming his latest video.
His health update quickly went viral on Twitter, with fans expressing concern and sending him well wishes for a speedy recovery.
Slipper, IShowSpeed’s cameraman, shared an update on the latter’s health condition, stating that he is expected to be discharged soon after being treated for a sinus infection.
It is important to note that the information available is limited and subject to change as IShowSpeed’s condition evolves.
Fans are encouraged to respect his privacy and wait for official updates from him or his family.