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IShowSpeed becomes ‘mayor’ of Lima for an hour; greets thousands fans with ‘SIU’ celebration and backflip

After becoming mayor of the city, the YouTuber was seen walking out to over 10,000 people chanting his name in Lima.

IShowSpeed becomes 'mayor' of Lima for an hour

During his South American tour, IShowSpeed made an unexpected mark in Peru by briefly becoming the “mayor” of Lima. The 20-year-old streamer, who had already visited Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, arrived in the Peruvian capital on Monday to a frenzy of fans eager to see him in person.

One of the highlights of his trip was a visit to Gamarra, Lima’s bustling commercial hub, where he was met with massive crowds, as reported by La República. But the real surprise came when Speed met with Lima’s actual mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, at the municipal building. In a moment no one saw coming, the mayor honoured Speed as an ambassador for the city and the country.

IShowSpeed has been named the official Mayor of Lima for one hour by Rafael López Aliaga, the Mayor of Lima, who presented him with an award and an official honor document 🤯🇵🇪pic.twitter.com/wGDNbWOPpF

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 28, 2025

Even the Wikipedia page “List of Mayors of Lima” mentions Speed as one of the mayors.

IShowSpeed is now listed as the official mayor of Lima, Peru, on Wikipedia.

He was given the title for an hour. pic.twitter.com/rcbbsk5B0z

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After becoming mayor of the city, the YouTuber was seen walking out to over 10,000 people chanting his name in Lima.

IShowSpeed walks out to over 10,000 people chanting his name in Lima, Peru as he announces he is the Mayor

“I am now the Mayor of Peru” 🇵🇪

pic.twitter.com/dNp0AwSJoJ

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 28, 2025

He even did one of the biggest “SUII” celebrations ever in front of thousands of people in Peru and did a backflip off the ledge.

IShowSpeed just pulled off one of the biggest “SUII” celebrations ever in front of thousands of people in Peru and did a backflip off the ledge after being named the Mayor of Lima for one hour 😭🇵🇪pic.twitter.com/2qnQIGYE3G

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 28, 2025

IShowSpeed’s South American tour has been a rollercoaster ride, with chaotic scenes unfolding in multiple countries. In Chile, the streamer was swarmed by an overwhelming crowd of fans.

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In another incident some fans even threw fireworks at his car, forcing him to cut his livestream short. Things didn’t get any easier in Peru. His arrival was leaked by a Kick streamer who was already at the airport, broadcasting the entire time.

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