bro outdid speed 😭😂 Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known online as IShowSpeed or Speed, is an American YouTuber, live streamer, and rapper born on January 21, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his YouTube journey in 2016, initially posting gaming content. His energetic and often dramatic live streams, particularly his reactions during gameplay, garnered significant attention in 2021, propelling his channel to rapid growth.