“Has IShowSpeed turned Muslim?”: fans wondered, after catchy video title.
His latest video title was viewed as clickbait, as it led viewers to question whether he had embraced Islam during the period of the FIFA World Cup.
“Has IShowSpeed turned Muslim?”: fans wondered, after catchy video title. This content was driven by his profound experience at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Dubai. As part of his adventure bucket list, the American streamer delved into the mesmerizing dimensions of Muslim culture during his trip to the UAE.
IShowSpeed, or Darren as he is known outside the YouTube universe, shared his experience through a vlog posted on YouTube. The video documented his exploration of the Arab culture of the UAE, alongside YouTube companion and guide, Rashid Saif Belhasa, famously known as Money Kicks.
Who is IShowSpeed?
Darren Watkins Jr., better known by his online alias IShowSpeed, is a heavy-hitter in the content creation realm on YouTube. He holds particular sway amongst the online football community, — in particular, playing a vital role in the e-sports segment.
Celebrated for his live streams and amusing play-along videos for EA Sports FIFA, he is a darling of more than 12 million subscribers. With his distinct over-the-top reactions and hilarious mispronunciations of international footballers’ names, he is a standout personality on the platform.
Recently, his popularity surged even further. A song he uploaded on YouTube, “World Cup,” in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, gained significant traction on social media.