Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American internet personality and online streamer. He is best known for his dramatic behavior in his variety livestreams, in which he primarily streams around the world, and plays video games. In 2022, IShowSpeed began to shift towards football-related content while also becoming an avid supporter of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly revolving his content with support towards him.
Watkins registered his RU-vid channel "IShowSpeed" in 2016, where he began posting gaming content. He started gaining online attention in 2021 due to his aberrant behavior and comments. One incident resulted in him being banned from Twitch and the game Valorant. After being banned from Twitch, he solely streams on RU-vid. Two years later, he shifted towards football-related content, leading to appearances at the Sidemen Charity Football Match and meeting sports athletes. In 2022, he was named Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 12th Streamy Awards.
Watkins has also pursued a recording career; most notably, he released his 2022 single "World Cup" through Warner Records, which charted in several countries.