CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren "IShowSpeed" Watkins Jr is a prominent figure in the world of live streaming, content creation, and vlogging. He boasts a massive following of over 21 million subscribers on YouTube.
Recently, he found himself in an unexpected and challenging situation when his UK phone number was unintentionally leaked during a live stream.
Fan reaches out to IShowSpeed after phone number leak
IShowSpeed has been focusing his efforts on IRL (In Real Life) streaming. He has undertaken journeys to various countries, including Japan, Scotland, India, and most recently, Manchester.
His travel content allows his viewers to experience diverse cultures alongside him. Notably, during his travels, Speed has been on a quest to find a girlfriend in each of the countries and cities he has visited.
As part of his close association with the Sidemen Group and frequent visits to the UK, IShowSpeed acquired a UK phone number for convenience.
However, an unexpected incident soon disrupts his streaming routine.
After a series of IRL streams, IShowSpeed decided to stream some reaction and gaming content from the comfort of his home. Initially, the stream appeared to be running smoothly, with Speed reacting to edits featuring himself and the renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, shortly after the stream began, an unexpected incident took place. A stranger in the chat, who identified themselves as "IShowLeak," announced their intention to reveal Darren's UK phone number while the stream was still live.
Initially, Speed seemed surprised by the audio message, but that surprise quickly transformed into shock as the individual proceeded to divulge a phone number through an audio message during the stream.
Darren expressed his disbelief, exclaiming, "Did they just leak my number, bro? There is no way they just leaked my number."
In an attempt to reassure his viewers, Speed claimed that the number was fake, but the chat was adamant, spamming the stream with assertions that the leaked number was, indeed, his UK phone number.
Speed argued, "That's not my UK number; I literally checked my UK number, and the last four digits are wrong."
Despite his efforts to dispute the leak, IShowSpeed received a call from a fan just moments later, providing proof that his actual number had been exposed.
Frustrated but willing to engage, Darren answered the call, suggesting he would leak the caller's number on stream in retaliation.
However, it turned out that the caller was a young fan expressing admiration for Speed.
In a surprising twist, IShowSpeed proceeded to reveal the fan's number during the stream. The fan, unimpressed by the turn of events, conveyed their discontent in the stream chat, stating, "There is no way you leaked my number, L Speed."
IShowSpeed explores homemade drink in India
YouTuber IShowSpeed has been making waves online with his recent escapades in India. His latest content, capturing his journey through the subcontinent, has once again captivated internet audiences.
In two particular video clips, Speed can be seen delving into an Indian beverage and indulging in a soothing head massage, even after his return to Ohio, amassing over 100,000 likes.
Speed has been garnering attention for his collaborations with Indian singer Daler Mehndi and influencer Ishika Bhargava, as well as his travels to intriguing locales and close encounters with reptiles such as snakes and lizards.
One episode that truly made headlines was when he reported a snake bite incident to the local police.
During his stay in India, Speed donned traditional Indian attire, mounted a horse, and danced to the rhythm of drums, drawing the fascination of his Indian fans.
IShowSpeed's growing recognition in India took an intriguing twist when he had an encounter with the iconic Indian singer Daler Mehndi, renowned for his hit song 'Tunak Tunak.'
This encounter led to a collaboration, during which Speed was presented with a well-known yet unidentified white Indian beverage. Fans speculated widely, with some suggesting it could be 'lassi' or 'buttermilk,' while others simply referred to it as 'milk.'
Another viral snippet from Speed's time in India depicted the YouTuber luxuriating in a soothing head massage. The experience was undoubtedly a unique and serene moment captured on video.
