American YouTuber, rapper, and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, has surprised fans by visiting India. A dedicated admirer of Virat Kohli, he has come to support the cricket star and Team India in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. IShowSpeed gained fame from his viral video dancing energetically to Daler Mehndi’s “Tunak Tunak Tun.” This 18-year-old internet sensation is beloved for his lively live streams.
IShowSpeed has been spotted on the streets of India, proudly wearing a cricket jersey with Virat Kohli’s name. Known for his humor and enthusiasm, Darren was seen in Ahmedabad ahead of the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match. “I’m here because of Virat Kohli,” he exclaimed, referring to him fondly as “Vyrat.” He added, “I want to see India beat Pakistan in the World Cup match tomorrow! I’ll be there at the stadium. I don’t follow cricket back home, but I follow Kohli. I want to meet him, and I’m also thrilled to meet the ‘Tunak Tunak’ guy, Daler Mehndi. I’m just very excited, bruh!”
How IshowSpeed Feels?
His second-largest social media fan following is from India. “People have just been telling me ‘come to India,’ so here I am. I am here to see what India is all about. India has this energy, and I can’t wait for it to come out. I am bringing mine out too, and I can’t wait for the two to mix,” he quips. This isn’t the first time Speed has manifested meeting his favorite sportsperson. A hardcore Ronaldo fan, he finally met his icon. That post alone currently stands with more than 10 million likes on Instagram. This time, he is here for his favorite cricketer – Virat Kohli.
A Day In India
In several videos going viral, IshowSpeed can be seen in multiple places around the city doing the wild, crazy stuff he is known for. He played his favorite Indian song “Tunak Tunak Tun” on Colaba streets, hoping for passersby to match his vibe check. Later, he also got a massage to the beats of this iconic song. IShowSpeed was also spotted singing “Gata Rahe Mera Dil” and vibing to “Chammak Challo.”
IshowSpeed created a freestyle rap with the widely popular rapper MC Stan. They debated while picking who’s the real GOAT between Virat and Ronaldo / Virat and Dhoni. Being a Thala fan, MC Stan picked Dhoni.
Darren a.k.a. IShowSpeed is a phenomenal entertainer, no matter what he does. The immensely popular YouTuber is always high on energy and lifts the spirits of his followers as well.
