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IShowSpeed’s video streamer announces separation from team; fans say ‘it’s April Fools’

Slipz posted a picture of himself alongside YouTuber IShowSpeed during a shoot, along with a personal note.

Many social media users are speculating that it might just be an April Fools' prank (Image source: @slipperrz/X)

Slipz, the content manager and director for one of the world’s most popular YouTubers, IShowSpeed, has reportedly officially parted ways with the team. In a heartfelt message shared on X, Slipz posted a picture of himself alongside the YouTuber during a shoot, along with a personal note. However, many social media users are speculating that it might just be an April Fools’ prank.

“I am announcing my separation from the IShowSpeed team. Years and years of memories and entertaining millions of people around the world has lead me to new heights and brought me to corners of the world I never would have seen myself in,” Slipz wrote on X.

“I thank all of you for the love and support throughout this tremendous journey. Thank you @ishowspeedsui for the opportunity to work alongside you!” it added.

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I am announcing my separation from the IShowSpeed team.

Years and years of memories and entertaining millions of people around the world has lead me to new heights and brought me to corners of the world I never would have seen myself in.

I thank all of you for the love and… pic.twitter.com/hulp1o6bY0

— slipz (@slipperrz) April 1, 2025

The post quickly went viral, with numerous IShowSpeed fans flooding the comment section. While some viewers labelled it a ‘good riddance’, others dismissed it as just another prank.
“thank god sick of these laggy streams…,” a user wrote. “It’s 10:35 at night in LA. You still haven’t said “April fools” since it’s not April’s 1st yet,” another user commented.

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“My heart skipped a beat for a sec, stop playin like that,” a third user reacted.

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