The crazy and memorable moments of IShowSpeed in the Philippines
American content creator Darren Jason Watkins Jr., also known as IShowSpeed, has been trending all over the internet because of his latest escapades in the Philippines.
This week, IShowSpeed shared his memorable trip to the country through a live stream, showcasing his adventures around the streets and several public places. Dressed in a blue basketball jersey with "Pilipinas" and the national flag, he immersed himself in local culture by playing basketball, buying snacks at a sari-sari store, and riding a motorcycle.
The highlight of his trip was a surprise visit to boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao. IShowSpeed and Manny enjoyed a fun-filled boxing match and karaoke session at the boxer's home.
IShowSpeed's Philippine adventures quickly became a hot topic online, trending on major social media platforms like X. As of this writing, the content creator has 29.5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel and 1.7 million followers on Facebook.
Check out all his adventures in the Philippines in this gallery:
IShowSpeed
American vlogger IShowSpeed had a wild yet unforgettable journey through Metro Manila, diving into the local culture and community. He documented his adventures in a three-hour live stream on his channels, which garnered millions of views.
Sari-sari store
IShowSpeed was eager to fully immerse himself in Filipino culture, so he ventured into residential areas in Manila. While interacting with local kids and residents, he also took the opportunity to buy Filipino snacks at a sari-sari store.
Basketball
Aware of Filipinos' passion for basketball, IShowSpeed decided to join some kids playing basketball. He was impressed by how the young players showcased their skills like professional basketball players.
Siopao
One of IShowSpeed's clips that made round online is the "siopao" incident. When he tried siopao for the first time, those around him played a prank by chanting "meow, meow" and jokingly told him that he had eaten cat meat. Siopao, however, is cat-free as the filling is actually made with pork.
Food
In addition to trying siopao, IShowSpeed sampled a variety of Filipino delicacies, including siomai, balut, and gulaman.
Wish
IShowSpeed joyfully participates in a local tradition by making a wish at a fountain. He took out a coin, sincerely made his wish, and tossed it into the water.
Fans
Netizens observed that IShowSpeed's livestream quickly became chaotic, with fans eagerly following him wherever he went. Despite the overwhelming attention, IShowSpeed had a fantastic time with his Filipino fans, especially when they surprised him with personalized gifts.
Kalesa
IShowSpeed fully embraced the Philippine experience by taking a ride in the country's iconic two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, the Kalesa.
Motor
As things grew more hectic, IShowSpeed swiftly jumped on a motorcycle and sped off to another city, proudly waving the Philippine flag during the ride.
Followers
IShowSpeed was astonished and couldn't hide his surprise when his single three-hour livestream in the Philippines resulted in over 100,000 new followers on his channel.
Hypebits
During his Manila adventure, IShowSpeed met Filipino content creator Hypebits, who shared that IShowSpeed had been an inspiration to him. In response, IShowSpeed happily signed Hypebits' one million subscribers YouTube Plaque.
Dance
During his second livestream of his Philippine tour, American celebrity gamer IShowSpeed continued to engage with his fans by dancing on the streets and receiving gifts. He also visited various stalls to sample Filipino cuisine, further immersing himself in the local culture.
Manny Pacquiao
IShowSpeed delighted fans with a surprise visit to Manny Pacquiao's home. The two shared casual conversations and even engaged in a boxing match. IShowSpeed couldn't conceal his excitement and frequently took photos with Manny and various items around the house.
Bonding
In addition to boxing, IShowSpeed and Manny Pacquiao bonded over a house tour. They enjoyed playing chess and the content creator also admired Manny's impressive collection of big bikes, and had a lively karaoke session.
Fast food
What's a Filipino tour without sampling the country's iconic fast food, Jollibee? IShowSpeed seized the opportunity to experience the authentic taste of the fast food's famous fried chicken.
Cebu
After a brief trip to other Southeast Asian countries, IShowSpeed returned to the Philippines to explore the vibrant and beautiful city of Cebu.
Jeepney
American content creator IShowSpeed was determined to fully experience his Philippine tour, even taking a ride on a jeepney.
Cong TV
IShowSpeed's Cebu trip became even more chaotic with the addition of Filipino vlogger Lincoln "Cong TV" Velasquez. The duo entertained viewers with candid interactions during the livestream, where Cong frequently pranked IShowSpeed by teaching him silly Tagalog phrases and encouraging him to try exotic cuisines.
Streetfood
Another meme was born in IShowSpeed's fandom when he was pranked into trying pig brain and testicles! Upon discovering what he had just eaten, the vlogger was in complete disbelief. "Bro, every time I come here, bro. Did I just eat balls and brain?! Ain't no way I just ate balls and brain," IShowSpeed exclaimed.
Spiderman
Spider-man is definitely everywhere! IShowSpeed encountered a Filipino Spider-man in the crowd and dared him to do a backflip. The cosplayer admitted he couldn't, but he was easily convinced when IShowSpeed offered to help. I think you can guess what happened next from the picture.
Helicopter
IShowSpeed had a blast as he tried riding a helicopter to his next destination. Initially, he felt scared by the crowd surrounding the vehicle before takeoff, but thankfully, everyone moved to safety.
Radio
Some fortunate netizens were in for a surprise when IShowSpeed unexpectedly crashed a live radio program. The hosts were shocked as he entered the studio, and they even had a brief chat on air!
Flag
As the trip took a random turn, IShowSpeed unexpectedly found himself in a plaza where netizens were enjoying traditional games like catching a pig and trying to grab a flag atop a bamboo pole. He joined in on some activities, though he struggled to fully grasp the rules.
