IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., kicked off his 35-day Grand America tour, which will cover 25 States across the United States, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, and many more. The YouTube sensation is in the news because, as of August 28, 2025, the United States tour started in Miami, Florida. The IRL tour is streaming across his YouTube and Twitch channels.
Recap of IShowSpeed’s Live Streaming: First 3 Days
When the tour was announced on August 18, 2025, after the YouTuber streamer concluded his European tour across 12 countries, fans knew what to expect from the spontaneous, unedited Live broadcasting across the US.
Let us provide you with quick highlights of how the event has turned out in the past 3 days of IShowSpeed’s American Tour:
Day 1: Kicked off in Florida
Speed does America Day 1’s highlight was meeting with NFL star Tom Brady. The first day began with a bang, with the two of them meeting in Brady’s mansion. The legendary NFL star also gifted a signed rookie card by none other than the Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Day 2: Roadtripping across Georgia and Tennessee
After facing technical and lagging issues with the 24/7 streaming on day 1, day 2 was all about spontaneous and impromptu dance-offs with the fans and engaging with his audience in real time. During the road trip, IShowSpeed explored the famous eateries along the way, as well as local landmarks.
Day 3: Mr. Beast’s Prank
When the tour was announced, Mr. Beast had tweeted on X, hinting at a potential collaboration. Little did the fans know that they were in for a treat at the start of the Grand American tour.
On day 3, as Darren Watkins Jr reached North Carolina, the highlight of this day was a prank arrest by Mr. Beast with fake cops and a jail setup for speeding. Arrested for speeding, his fans expressed their concerns and reactions. The live streaming on his YouTube as well as on Twitch was highly interactive.
Most Influential Creator 2025
Apart from his now-famous 24/7 live streaming for 35 days across 25 states in America, IShowSpeed has also been crowned the most influential creator of 2025 by Rolling Stone. At just 20 years old, he has surpassed all titles in the entire streaming industry. The streamer YouTuber has an unmatched vibe and enthusiasm on his YouTube channel, which resonates with his fans.
One of the primary reasons for achieving this spot is his relentless fan engagement. IShowSpeed has a lot of young fans, which makes his reach and content even more relatable. With 24/7 streams, Q&A sessions, etc, each stream looks raw, honest, and unfiltered. At a young age, he has built a career that many of the content creators can only dream of. His relentless dedication and energy towards his craft, most of his loyal fans are under 25 years of age because of his variety of content that he offers, whether it’s gaming, collabs, reaction videos, Livestreaming videos, etc, his audiences are hooked and in constant awe of what to expect next from his Twitch or YouTube channel.
Other prominent creators on the 2025 Most Influential list include Druski, MsRacheal, Mr. Beast, Caleb Hearon, Kai Cenat, Hasan Piker, and many more.
Conclusion
IShowSpeed’s America tour is only three days in, and fans have already seen live interactions and pure unfiltered chaos. With 32 days still to go, the streams are only going to get wilder. Watch this space for more, as we will continue to share the latest updates and viral moments from his unforgettable livestreaming tour, along with other creator insights and stories.
