MUMBAI, INDIA: Videos of YouTuber IShowSpeed, while he was in India have been creating a buzz online, and recently, he again caught the attention of the internet while sipping an Indian drink.
In a YouTube video clip that has gone viral, Speed also known as Darren Watkins, is seen drinking while in India, and another video showed the YouTuber enjoying a soothing head massage.
Remarkably, even after the YouTuber returned to Ohio, these clips have amassed over 100K likes.
Recently, Speed garnered attention for his collaborations with Indian singer Daler Mehndi and influencer Ishika Bhargava. He also traveled to some thrilling places and also encountered reptiles like snakes and lizards.
One incident that gained significant traction was when he reported a snake bite to the police. While in India, Speed attracted the attention of several fans when he wore Indian attire, mounted a horse and began to dance to the sound of the drums.
Continue reading for a detailed account of the two viral video clips featuring IShowSpeed's exploration of an Indian drink and his experience with a head massage.
IShowSpeed tries ‘Indian drink’ during collaboration with Daler Mehndi
IShowSpeed gained widespread attention after meeting Daler Mehndi, a singer he admires for his iconic song 'Tunak Tunak'. This led to a collaboration where IShowSpeed was offered a popular but unidentified white-colored Indian beverage. Some fans speculated it to be 'lassi' or 'buttermilk', while others simply called it 'milk'.
In the video, Speed's reluctance to drink the beverage was quite apparent. He was joined by Daler Mehndi and a group of playful kids at the singer's residence. They playfully encouraged Speed to drink more, insisting it was good for his health, with some claiming it was homemade.
When Speed hesitated before taking the first sip, he asked, "Is it good or bad?" Daler Mehndi assured him it was good for health and homemade. The children continued to urge him, saying, "Have more, it's good for you."
Notably, Speed's facial expressions made it clear he wasn't enjoying the taste. Despite not particularly enjoying it, he relished the collaboration with Daler Mehndi, singing the ‘Tunak Tunak’ song together. This engagement resonated with his impressive following of 21 million on YouTube.
IShowSpeed gets a ‘head massage’
In another instance, IShowSpeed walked into a barber shop and found a comfortable seat with several people standing around him.
They introduced Speed to a head massaging machine while a man expertly performed gentle gestures on Speed's head causing the streamer to exclaim, "What the f**k, oh my god!"
The man then used the massaging machine on Speed's ears and Speed enthusiastically remarked, "Oh my god, what is this, bro? I feel so good!"
Moreover, IShowSpeed expressed his joy by sticking out his tongue and wearing a wide smile.
IShowSpeed thoroughly enjoyed the entire session and expressed gratitude to the man who gave him the massage.
Internet says India will miss IShowSpeed
Upon watching the livestream clips of the Youtuber while in India, numerous fans shared their perspectives. One fan said, "The hype speed created i dont think some foreigner created. Speed we love you ❤"
Another fan said, "Happy to see you growing and succeeding"
One fan wrote, "The fact that Speed miss India 🇮🇳 and is about to cry, shows how much he cares and loves other countries and India. He is so wholesome and purely amazing. I hope he will come back😭♥️🙌 India will miss you brother❤️♥️"
While one user said, "Speed came to India like a kid but he will return back home like a man. There are many more to experience," another said, "Speed is handsome."