CINCINNATI, OHIO: Popular YouTuber and livestreamer Darren "IShowSpeed" is once again making waves in the digital realm, but this time, it's due to an unexpected and disruptive incident during his most recent livestream.
A clip from the stream has gone viral, capturing the attention of many online users.
In the footage, a viewer can be seen FaceTiming the 18-year-old streamer while brazenly pulling the fire alarm in what appears to be an attempt to gain attention and clout.
The chaotic scene unfolded on camera, leaving Darren visibly surprised and protesting the viewer's reckless actions.
IShowSpeed's livestream interrupted as viewer pulls fire alarm
IShowSpeed has gained immense popularity on YouTube for his chaotic and highly energetic broadcasts, which feature a wide range of activities, from FaceTiming fans to playing video games.
However, recent viral clips have shed light on the disruptive side of some of his interactions with viewers, leaving fans and critics alike captivated by the unpredictability of his livestreams.
Renowned as the recipient of this year's prestigious Variety Streamer of the Year award at the Streamys, IShowSpeed has experienced a meteoric ascent to stardom in recent years. His daily streams attract tens of thousands of dedicated viewers, all eager to partake in the whirlwind of content he provides.
In his latest streaming endeavors, IShowSpeed has been engaging with fans through FaceTime calls, creating entertaining but often unpredictable interactions.
However, it's these interactions that have recently garnered attention for the wrong reasons, particularly a disastrous prank attempt that unfolded a few days ago.
During a recent stream, a viewer offered to pull the fire alarm at their school for the streamer. In a clip that has since gone viral on social media, the viewer boldly stated, "Yo bro, I am going to pull the fire alarm for you."
The streamer, taken aback by the audacity of the statement, urged the viewer to reconsider and asked his audience what had happened, "No! Did he just pull the f*cking fire alarm?!? What the f*ck is wrong with you dude."
'He getting cancelled for this'
As the clip continues to circulate on social media, a wave of criticism has emerged. Many are now labeling Speed as a negative influence on Gen Z teens, citing his previous controversial actions. Here are a few responses from X (formerly Twitter).
One user wrote, "he getting cancelled for this" while the other user wrote, "Teamyoutube going big trouble."
Another user wrote, "W random."
