Latest news with #IShowSpeed
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Forbes 30 top creators: See the 6 Ohioans on the list, including 2 in the top 10
The internet's biggest stars landed on Forbes' Top Creators List for 2025, and several celebs, such as Logan Paul, Xandra, and IShowSpeed, represented Ohio. This year's Forbes list spotlights the top-earning content creators while evaluating follower counts and social media engagement to determine who landed in the top 50. Ohioans like Matt Rife and Jake Paul sit among the top 10 biggest creators. The 50 richest creators across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube earned an estimated $853 million in 2024. Here are the other 2025 Forbes Top Creators with Ohio ties. The Cleveland-area native has turned his content creating-career into a professional boxing career, earning $50 million, per Forbes estimates. Outside of the boxing ring, Paul is a reality TV star and ongoing media personality, cultivating a fanbase of nearly 80 million social media followers. Matt Rife hails from North Lewisburg, Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus. He has also lived in New Albany and Mount Vernon. The standup comedian and actor took hold of the No. 7 spot on the Forbes list with 42 million online followers and $50 million in earnings. His Netflix comedy specials have garnered millions of views, and Rife is often praised for his crowd work techniques. Logan Paul, born in Westlake, Ohio, made a name for himself as an entrepreneur, influencer, podcast host and WWE wrestler. Forbes estimates earnings of $10 million and a follower count of over 80 million followers. Mark Edward Fischbach, also known as Markiplier, cultivated a dedicated fanbase over the years due to his entertaining playthrough of video games. The YouTuber and filmmaker has 74 million followers and earns an estimated $32 million. The Ohio native is from Cincinnati. One of the most popular streamers on the internet, IShowSpeed is known for his high-energy personality. Born Darren Jason Watkins Jr., the Cincinnati native has amassed more than 118 million total followers, according to Forbes, and has earned $20 million. Alexandra Pohl, known also as Xandra, has roots in Cincinnati. The DJ and model has 1.8 million followers according to Forbes, with $3 million in earnings. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Forbes 30 Top Creators of 2025 list: See who's from Ohio
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IShowSpeed's leaked Instagram DMs revealing flirty chats, date plans take social media by storm; here's how it happened
IShowSpeed, the internet sensation and famous American YouTuber, is making headlines again, and this time it is not because of legendary footballer Lionel Messi. On Monday, June 16, the online streamer, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, Instagram DMs allegedly leaked. Since the time the information surfaced on the internet, it quickly grabbed the attention of netizens on social media, and they haven't stopped talking about it. Some pictures of the leaked images have surfaced on the internet that are claimed to have been 'leaked' and display flirtatious chats with multiple females. The leaked messages indicate that the 20-year-old YouTube icon tried to woo these two females in the chat and also offered to take them out on dates. IShowSpeed's 'leaked' DMs go viral, sparking discussions online Since a bunch of IShowSpeed's Instagram DMs started making the rounds online, it instantly caught the attention of fans and has sparked discussion on social media. iShowSpeed accidentally LEAKED his IG DMs on stream..'I'm bricked asf wanna see?' 😭💀 A series of Instagram DMs, allegedly from Speed's account, went viral, featuring playful flirting, plans for a date and the outrageous line 'I'm bricked ASF.' Soon, #IShowSpeedDMs was all over social media. But in his case, unlike typical celebrity scandals, these messages weren't leaked behind his back. If we look at the track on Speed's fashion, he had already shared them himself, live on stream, with his signature chaotic flair. But how did the DMs get leaked? The whole incident goes back to October 6, 2023, when these DMs were deliberately sent during a broadcast. In the stream, Speed played a game where he hopped between various TikTok livestreams searching for a potential match. During this, he came across Anya, known as 'ChopperHatGirl' on the platform. The connection was immediate, fuelled by their shared anime obsession. Speed called her beautiful and also bonded with her over their love for One Piece. He was even asked out on the spot. However, unfortunately, before they could wrap up their conversation, TikTok banned Speed on account of 'sexual activity and services'.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IShowSpeed's viral Instagram DMs just got leaked, and the Internet can't stop talking about it
(Image via YouTube/@IShowSpeed) It's 2025, and nothing stays private on the internet for too long, especially if you're IShowSpeed. Recently, a bunch of his Instagram DMs started making the rounds online, and fans instantly hit panic (or popcorn) mode. But before you start judging or jumping to conclusions, here's the real tea. What Even Happened? On June 16, 2025, several Instagram DMs, supposedly from Speed's account, went viral. They showed him chatting up a girl — flirty banter, date plans, and even a wild 'I'm bricked ASF' message. And just like that, #IShowSpeedDMs started trending. But those messages weren't leaked in the shady, backstabby way we're used to seeing with celeb scandals. Turns out, Speed had already sent those DMs on stream . Yup, he did it live. With full chaos energy. Flashback to the Real Story To get the full context, we need to rewind to an October 2023 stream. During one of his chaotic live streams, Speed was hopping onto random TikTok lives looking for a date. That's when he stumbled upon Anya a.k.a. 'ChopperHatGirl', a girl wearing Tony Tony Chopper's hat from One Piece (which, fun fact, Speed once said 'saved his life'). It was instant anime-fueled chemistry. Speed told her she was beautiful, gushed over their shared love for One Piece , and asked her out right there . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Honestly, peak Gen-Z romance. Banned Mid-Flirt?! But just when things were getting cute, TikTok straight-up banned him from the live, citing 'sexual activity and services.' Speed was visibly shocked and said: "What?! How did I get banned?! Sexual? What?! Chat... I didn't even show my me*t!" IShowSpeed Talking to A Girl on Stream.. (ChopperHatGirl) From TikTok Ban to Instagram Slide Mid-confusion and mid-rant, Speed turned to his chat and announced: 'Ay, chat, tell her I'm about to DM her on IG.' And he did exactly that. What followed was a full-on DM convo that started cute, then got intense fast. Speed introduced himself, flirted hard, and even shot his shot with: 'When can I take you out?' To which Anya replied: 'Whenever you want… I'll make time for you.' And then came the now-infamous line: 'I'm bricked ASF NGL, you wanna see?' She jokingly played along and said that: 'Take it slow, baby.' Then, Speed clapped back with: 'I can't, I'm Speed.' Were the DMs actually 'leaked'? Not really. Speed literally read them out and sent them during a live stream in 2023. The screenshots that surfaced now are basically just old convos resurfacing in 2025 internet drama fashion. Classic social media moment out of context and blown out of proportion.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Messi didn't even notice him': Fans are furious at Cristiano Ronaldo's superfan IShowSpeed after clip of Lionel Messi 'ignoring' him sparks outrage
IShowSpeed got ignored by Lionel Messi recently.(Image via FIFA Club World Cup/X) Popular social media star and streamer, IShowSpeed, was left dumbfounded and awestruck as football legend Lionel Messi walked past him last night in Florida while Messi was busy playing the second game of the FIFA Club World Cup between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium. The video of the internet sensation, IShowSpeed, getting ignored has quickly gone viral, and fans are furious at the streamer. IShowSpeed gets ignored by Lionel Messi but fans are furious at the streamer The video shows Lionel Messi interacting with everyone, including Pepe and Youri Djorkaeff as he walked along the tunnel but completely avoided even looking at IShowSpeed. The streamer was seen shocked as he repeatedly asked everyone around him if it really was Lionel Messi who just walked past him. However, fans are now furious at IShowSpeed since he has always claimed to be a huge fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and it is only 'fair' that Lionel Messi avoided him. A fan took to X and wrote, 'Did you expect Messi to approach Speed ?', while another fan wrote, 'Speed thinks messi doesn't see him doing foolish things and disrespecting him.. These icons see everything on Social Media and they know real well what's going on around.' A third fan commented, 'Speed should stay on the ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 34歳以上の男性が今年最高のPCゲームと絶賛！今すぐ無料でダウンロード BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo Why is he expecting everyone to give him importance?', while another user posted, 'I'm gonna be honest, I don't even think Messi saw him.' A fifth fan noted, 'He met Pepe. At the same time, spotted speed and ignored him intentionally. Speed what do you expect after making your career on Ronaldo di*k sucki*n*g?', while another user wrote, ''Ignored him' you mean he didn't even notice him'. IShowSpeed has not reacted to the criticism he has received but posted the clip of Lionel Messi ignoring him on his Instagram with a caption that read as, "Messi aired me." Javier Mascherano, the Inter Miami's manager, spoke highly of Lionel Messi after the game. He said, "It's admirable how much love Messi has for the game…After all the matches he's played, he's still here, giving his all. Of course, we wanted to win, but I'm happy with the team's performance today.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Tyreek Hill calls out IShowSpeed for a head-to-head sprint, sparking varied reactions from fans
Tyreek Hill with Speed (Image via X) Tyreek 'Cheetah' Hill recently took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared his perspective on the video where is Speed sprinting against Ashton Hall. While he does agree that Speed is the fastest sprinter among the streamers. He also said Ashton could have easily taken over Speed if he was less bulky. At the end of the video he challenges Speed for a sprint, 'Speed, you the man, but you still can't beat me and stop ducking me, dawg. I'm waiting on my turn. I live in Miami just like you live in Miami. Let's go. Let's get this thing going.' Excited Fans Took To Social Media To Share Their Reaction While there has been no comments from Speed. Fans are already hyped up on social media. Majority of whom believe that Speed holds no chance against the Miami Dolphins's wide receiver. Since he is also a former track and field star. Hill has been awarded two medals (a gold and a bronze) in 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics which was held in Barcelona, Spain. Some commented that IShowSpeed is fast but not that fast. Previously IShowSpeed and Ashton Hall took it to Twitch to stream their sprint match, where Speed dominated Hall and came out ahead four times in a row. Olympic Legend Offered To Train IShowSpeed Last month the retired eight time Olympic gold medalist and Jamaican track and field star, Usain Bolt acknowledged IShowSpeed's pace and offered to train him through one-on-one coaching in order to improve his speed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'I'm retired now, so I'm not running,' the 38-year-old said. 'But I can coach you to go faster. You're already fast, but everybody wants to be faster, right?' Earlier, the streamer raced Noah Lyles in a 50-meter sprint following the Paris 2024 Olympics but came up short. He also attempted to challenge Sha'Carri Richardson, though the 4x100m relay champion turned down his offer. IShowSpeed started his YouTube career in 2016, where he initially streamed gaming content occasionally. Recently he has created a YouTube series 'Speed Goes Pro' featuring him taking on famous athletes in various challenges. Also Read: 'Stop ducking me, dawg!': NFL star Tyreek Hill fires up challenge to IShowSpeed for Miami Showdown
