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Darren Watkins Jr. popularly known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is only 20 years old, and he has already become one of the most recognisable faces on the Internet. Recognised for his highly energetic streams and mostly “wholesome” interactions in his overseas fan meetups, Speed has not only carved a niche for himself but also cemented a space for himself in the world of live streaming. His animated face, unhinged barking videos, and gifs exist in every corner of the Internet, whether you know him by his name or not. And now, he’s on IMDb, and we’re not bluffing. Earlier this week, several X users noted that one of IShowSpeed’s livestreams was listed on IMDb, a database for movies, TV series, video games, podcasts, and other media. “IShowSpeed becomes the first streamer to have a stream featured on IMDb, debuting with a 10/10 rating for his viral “My Mom Kinda Homeless” stream,” a user on X noted. But why exactly has Speed been featured on IMDb? IShowSpeed’s Livestreams And Meteoric Rise IShowSpeed began live streams in 2017, playing popular games such as FIFA, NBA 2K, and Fortnite. “As more people watched, I thought I could get somewhere with this, and I had fun. So that’s what kept me going,” the streamer told Forbes. His fans would agree that IShowSpeed’s most powerful trait was his personality, a key contributor towards his global appeal. His ability to engage the audience by exhibiting bizarre outbursts, animated energy, and just an infectious presence in front of the camera made him stand out from the rest of the community. While others were subdued and relaxed in their chill set-up, Speed became the antithesis. Another factor that has contributed to his meteoric rise was the meme frenzy. IShowSpeed’s numerous clips and outbursts from his streams have become integral to popular meme culture. His ability to engage and connect with international audiences has further expanded his growing fanbase. His ability to interact and connect with non-Americans further boosted his growing fanbase. Speed’s videos of him looking up cricketer Virat Kohli on Google and subsequently watching his videos also went immensely viral on the Indian Internet. Also Read: Where Is Nokia In 2025 And Why Did It Fade From The Smartphone Market? Early Stream! In 2021, Speed hosted a four-hour and twenty-three-minute-long stream wherein he primarily played the Fortnite game. The streamer was extremely candid in this session and spoke about his personal struggles. During the viral livestream, Speed also shed light on his mother’s housing situation, giving the Internet the “My Mom Is Kinda Homeless” moment. This stream has now been catalogued on IMDb as a standalone “video” and received a perfect rating of 10/10 by the community on the platform. It is unclear whether fans or his team submitted the “Early Stream!” video but IMDb already hosts a range of Speed’s videos, mostly categorised under “Series”. Its high engagement and impact may explain why it has been featured on IMDb. IMDb Reviews: 10/10 As soon as the listing of “Early Stream!” appeared on IMDb, his fans queued up to drop in resounding reviews, mostly laced with humour and sarcasm. “This movie is an absolute masterpiece. I truly cannot fathom how IShowSpeed came up with something this creative, chaotic, and yet so perfectly structured. The energy is nonstop from start to finish, balancing intense moments with genuine humor. The directing is surprisingly sharp and full of personality, proving that Speed isn’t just entertaining on stream-he’s a real visionary behind the camera,” read a review. “Just simply amazing and a wonderful piece of art. Nothing matches the cultural impact this stream has on society and what we are today. The actual bit where speed tries not to to laugh is a commentary on the political state of the world and how people try not to laugh in serious situations like when your mom is kinda homeless. Nothing left to say, it’s just spectacular.” Also Read: Magic Mouse Turns 16: Why People Love To Hate This Apple Device The stream currently has 5.5 million views on the IShowSpeed YouTube channel. It was posted on 30 December 2021. Far away on Reddit, commentors opined that it was the “best stream ever made”, sharing that some of the most iconic and widely-used GIFs were born from this stream.
