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IShowSpeed has been lighting up headlines recently as his “Speed Does America” 35-day nonstop livestream tour barrels from city to city, redefining what’s possible in digital entertainment and racking up viewership numbers that rival broadcast TV. On September 14, 2025, Speed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., made major news after being banned from the Houston Galleria mall. Local outlet Chron detailed how a throng of fans caused mall security and Houston police to escort him out, making it clear on the livestream that management did not want him back. Speed told nearly 2 million live viewers he got the boot “cause I went ice skating,” referencing a clip circulating online showing him on the rink. Some fans took to social media to defend him, rallying in the comments and flooding the Galleria’s online reviews. NetInfluencer confirms the incident was part of day 18 of his tour, noting massive crowds and the economic impact of his travels, with previous international tours credited for boosting tourism spending as far away as the Baltics.
Undeterred, Speed kept streaming, wowing crowds at LSU’s college football game, hopping through Houston landmarks like the Waterwall Park—where he attempted a backflip right after the mall ban—and then joining local hip-hop icon Paul Wall on the street for impromptu meetups. Public enthusiasm spills onto platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where his subscriber count continues to climb, now sitting at over 44 million on YouTube alone. Not only is he pulling huge numbers, but industry newswires like PRNewswire describe his live tour as “revolutionary,” a feat made possible through a partnership with TVU Networks’ cutting-edge streaming hardware, allowing him to push live content uninterrupted from buses, stadiums, and the open road.
In a move that could be biographically historic, Speed just revealed he will soon collaborate with superstar Drake for a live stream in Toronto. According to Threads, Speed himself broke the news on September 19, with fans instantaneously buzzing about the cross-genre collaboration. Given Drakes stature and previous viral moments involving Speed and major names, this partnership has the potential to create a cultural moment that will be referenced far beyond streaming circles.
No credible controversies or scandals have surfaced in recent days following the Houston incident, and Speed’s relentless streaming marathon has only amplified his presence across social media, with hashtags trending and clips of his escapades amassing millions of views hourly. Rolling Stone recently named him the most influential creator of 2025, further cementing this period as a milestone in his already meteoric rise. For now, iShowSpeed’s every step is news—and the world is watching, phone in hand.
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