CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren 'IShowSpeed' Watkins Jr, a YouTube sensation boasting over 20 million subscribers, has once again made headlines, this time for a peculiar incident involving online trolls.
When IShowSpeed found himself at the focus of an internet argument with two fans from Estonia, the attention recently shifted to more serious ground.
The altercation began when the two individuals decided to mockingly refer to him as "IShowMeat" on the social platform OmeTV, igniting an unexpected reaction from the YouTube star.
For the unversed, IShowSpeed was involved in an embarrassing moment when he accidentally flashed his genitals on live stream, leading the Internet to dub him 'IShowMeat'.
IShowSpeed's controversial encounter with Estonian children over 'IShowMeat' remark
The ongoing saga of IShowSpeed's internet alias, 'IShowMeat', continued to loom large as the YouTube sensation encountered a fresh wave of online taunts during a recent live stream.
The most recent episode unfolded during one of IShowSpeed's live streams when he encountered two young viewers from Estonia on the platform OmeTV. Watch the video HERE.
To his dismay, they referred to him as 'IShowMeat,' reigniting the trauma of his past streaming mishap.
IShowSpeed confronted the two children, demanding to know if they were the ones calling him "IShowMeat." Although they initially denied it, IShowSpeed wasted no time in dialing the police department.
In a tense exchange, he explained the situation to the authorities and even provided them with the children's IP address. He urged the police to contact their counterparts in Estonia promptly.
To his surprise, the police officer on the other end claimed to have a friend in the Estonian police department and assured IShowSpeed that they would ensure the children faced legal consequences.
Moments later, the children appeared to grasp the gravity of the situation and professed their admiration for the YouTube star.
But Speed said, “Kids, I am sorry but you are going to jail.” He also claimed that he wasn't joking, saying, “You guys have not learned your lessons so you will be going to jail in a second.”
Internet reacts to IShowSpeed's outburst with Estonian fans
Despite IShowSpeed's stern demeanor, some online observers began to question the authenticity of the situation, speculating about the identity of the authorities he had contacted.
As the incident unfolded, it became increasingly unclear whether IShowSpeed's actions were genuine or part of an elaborate prank.
The online community joined in the debate, casting doubt on the nature of the call made by the popular YouTuber.
One user wrote, "I wonder who he called," while the other user wrote, "Obviously it's just his friends he calls but yeah."
Another user wrote, "Bro was trolling speed."