When is IShowSpeed's birthday?

IShowSpeed's birthday is January 21. He was born on January 21, 2005 in Cincinnati, United States.

Who shares a birthday with IShowSpeed?

Famous people who share IShowSpeed's January 21 birthday include Grigori Rasputin, Paul Allen, Christian Dior, Geena Davis and Plácido Domingo.

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IShowSpeed — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 21 January 2005 · Age: 21

How old is IShowSpeed?

IShowSpeed is 21 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 21 January 2005.

American YouTube personality and live streamer known for gaming content

Did you know?He is a massive fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and famously travelled across Europe in a quest to meet his idol in person.

Quick facts

Date of birth21 January 2005
Age21
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCincinnati, United States
OccupationYouTuber, Twitch streamer, rapper

Editor's Take:

IShowSpeed shows how fame now works for many young people: live, loud and global. His energetic streams turned an Ohio teenager into a celebrity mobbed by crowds abroad. His travel streams brought fans to cities they might never have seen. He has also been criticised for crude and impulsive moments. Supporters say he has grown up on camera and become more thoughtful. His audiences are among the largest on any streaming platform. Brands now compete to appear on his streams. His career shows how quickly a creator can build global fame without film, music or TV.

Key Milestones

2016: Starts his YouTube channel
2021: Grows fast with gaming streams
2023: Begins international streaming tours
2025: Streams across Africa

Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American influencer and online streamer.

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IShowSpeed: Streaming Superstar

American YouTuber and streamer, born 2005

IShowSpeed was born in Cincinnati on 21 January 2005.

His real name is Darren Watkins Jr.

He became one of the most-watched live streamers on YouTube.

His travel streams have taken him across Europe, Asia and Africa.

Career highlights

2016YouTube: channel started
2021Gaming streams: grows audience
2022Why Did I Cry: novelty song
2023World tour: Europe streams
2025Africa tour: live streams

Did you know?He is a huge fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he met on camera.

Age: 21
Status: Living

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When is IShowSpeed's birthday?: IShowSpeed's birthday is January 21. He was born on January 21, 2005 in Cincinnati, United States.
How old is IShowSpeed?: IShowSpeed is 21 years old, and turns 22 on his next birthday, January 21.
Who shares a birthday with IShowSpeed?: Famous people who share IShowSpeed's January 21 birthday include Grigori Rasputin, Paul Allen, Christian Dior, Geena Davis and Plácido Domingo.

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