IShowSpeed updates, May 2025:
- May 24, 2025: FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared on IShowSpeed’s YouTube show to promote the Club World Cup, hinting at Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential participation.
- May 20, 2025: Comparisons of IShowSpeed’s net worth with Kai Cenat’s were published, noting both are among the richest streamers.
- May 14, 2025: IShowSpeed attended YouTube Brandcast 2025 at David Geffen Hall in New York City.
- May 9, 2025: IShowSpeed debuted a new braided hairstyle on a livestream, which went viral, surprising Kai Cenat and his girlfriend Vanessa Anne Williams.
- May 16, 2024: (Note: This is a 2024 date, but appears in recent searches) IShowSpeed got bitten by a dog in South Korea after barking at it, and stated he wouldn’t sue the owner.
April 2025:
- April 9, 2025: IShowSpeed’s multi-week tour of China concluded, hailed as a “soft power win” for China, with Chinese state media amplifying his livestreams. He gained significant popularity in China during this trip, and his YouTube subscribers reached 38 million during his Hong Kong stream.
- April 7, 2025: IShowSpeed’s dance and backflip performance with China’s humanoid robot wowed fans.
- March 28, 2025: (Note: This is a 2025 date, but appears in recent searches) IShowSpeed performed a backflip at the Great Wall of China, drawing reactions from the CCP.
Recent Activities (Late 2024 – Early 2025):
- March 2025: Participated in the Sidemen Charity Match.
- March 24, 2025: Began his extensive 2025 global tour in China, visiting cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Hong Kong, and engaging in cultural activities like learning Kung Fu, visiting the Great Wall, and trying local cuisine.
- February 2025: Co-captained a team in the “Match for Hope 2025” charity football event in Qatar, helping to raise over $10.7 million.
- February 1, 2025: Made a surprise appearance at the WWE Royal Rumble, temporarily replacing Akira Tozawa.
- January 2025: Embarked on a South America tour, visiting countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, and Peru. In Lima, he was honored as a “tourism ambassador.”
- November 6, 2024: Paul Pogba appeared on IShowSpeed’s livestream and wished Virat Kohli on his birthday.
- November 28, 2024: Was reported to be under investigation in New Zealand for allegedly violating visa conditions by streaming monetized content while on a visitor visa. His cameraman denied any breach.
- August 7, 2024: Faced a two-week ban from YouTube after a controversial video showing him jumping over two speeding sports cars was deemed to have breached community guidelines.
Controversies:
- March 26, 2025: Faced criticism for promoting the “Paradox Metaverse” cryptocurrency project, which many labeled as a “pump and dump” scam. He later apologized and removed the controversial livestream.
- August 7, 2024: Received a two-week YouTube ban for a dangerous stunt involving jumping over speeding cars.
- Earlier in 2024: Was under investigation in New Zealand regarding his streaming activities on a visitor visa.
