Darren Watkins Jr., also known as iShowSpeed, is making a big impact in China with his exciting live streams. The 20-year-old from Ohio, who has over 37 million subscribers, is impressing both fans and officials by fully embracing Chinese culture. His live videos from Beijing and Shanghai have even received praise from Chinese state media for promoting cultural exchange between the U.S. and China.
Speed’s six-hour-long streams are hugely popular, gaining nearly 10 million views. He has done everything from attempting a daring backflip on the Great Wall to exploring the Forbidden City, trying street food, and playing basketball and ping-pong with locals. His fearless approach and high energy make his content fun to watch.
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In the video speed can be seen with a shaved head, and wearing a traditional Kung Fu dress while practicing.
One of his most talked-about moments in China was his Kung Fu training. Before learning Kung Fu, Speed went to the Great Wall of China and did the backflip on it. Later, he wore a traditional martial arts outfit and a bald cap to look like a Shaolin monk. What started as a fun lesson turned into a real test of strength when instructors broke sticks over his body. As always, Speed’s dramatic reactions made the moment even more entertaining for his fans.
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One of the users said,”Is this the new rush hour movie?” Another user commented, “Ishowspeed keep going you are on the right path that's why everyone even the whole world is jealous of you and your success don't forget you are the Special and Unique one.”
People in the comment section of X account replied with his Ghibli Art images too.
Speed has traveled all over the world, visiting places like Southeast Asia, South America, Europe, Australia, and India. He has even met world leaders, including the Prime Minister of Albania. One of his funniest experiences happened in Peru when he met Lima’s mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, and was jokingly named the city’s temporary mayor.