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Journalism of Courage
IShowSpeed, one of the most renowned YouTubers globally, often finds himself overwhelmed by his massive fan base. Last year, the streamer faced a challenging moment in Norway when a crowd mobbed him, leading to a twisted ankle.
Recently, his visit to Chile drew similar scenes of chaos. A viral video circulating on social media captures the frenzy surrounding him as fans clamour for pictures or try to grab his attention. The clip highlights just how intense the love for popular figures can get.
In the footage, IShowSpeed is seen leaving Binomios, a famous café in Chile. What should have been a short walk to his car turned into an ordeal, as fans swarmed him from all directions. The experience seemed so overwhelming that it’s safe to say he wouldn’t want to relive it anytime soon.
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The video was shared with the caption, “The crowd that came out to see IShowSpeed in Chile was insane.”
Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “Streamers are officially the new rappers after this.” Another user said, “They treating Speed like Prime Michael Jackson.”
A third user commented, “I’d be so embarrassed if I raised a kid who would publicly act like a freak just because they were near some celebrity.” A fourth person wrote, “Why does everyone treat this guy like this I don’t get it.”
In another incident in Chile, the streamer experienced an unexpected, tense moment. While streaming live from his vehicle, he was startled by the sound of fireworks being aimed at his car, forcing him to abruptly cut the stream. It’s worth noting that in Chile, fireworks are strictly for commercial use, and it’s illegal for the general public to set them off.
IShowSpeed is on a South America tour. It will feature concerts, meet-and-greet opportunities, and various live events across multiple Latin American nations.
