Spat between YouTubers MrBeast, IShowSpeed during $100,000 challenge goes viral

The tension between MrBeast and IShowSpeed reached its peak when the streamer's audacious maneuver with the $100,000 prize was met with a stern ultimatum from the philanthropic YouTuber.

YouTuber IShowSpeed alongside James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson aka MrBeast in a $100,000 Wipeout challenge.

YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr, famously known as IShowSpeed has set the internet ablaze with his recent collaboration alongside James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson aka MrBeast in a $100,000 Wipeout challenge. This extraordinary event pitted the digital stars against none other than professional boxer Olajide, better known as KSI.

However, amidst the exhilarating competition, a pivotal moment from the live stream captured the attention of social media users worldwide. At the 45-minute mark of the broadcast, MrBeast, known for his elaborate challenges and acts of philanthropy, found himself embroiled in a tense exchange with IShowSpeed.

The tension arose when MrBeast reviewed one of IShowSpeed’s stunts and requested a redo. Surprised by the demand, the 19-year-old streamer, known for his daring antics, sought a gesture of goodwill, requesting a handshake from MrBeast. Yet, his subtle attempt to touch the briefcase containing the $100,000 prize didn’t escape MrBeast’s keen eye.

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In a viral moment, MrBeast promptly issued a stark warning, suggesting that if IShowSpeed attempted to abscond with the money, he wouldn’t hesitate to involve law enforcement.

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“You would call the cops on me, Beast? You’re going to call the cops on me?!” IShowSpeed retorted incredulously, to which MrBeast responded firmly, “For stealing, yes!”

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Unfazed, IShowSpeed continued to taunt MrBeast, goading him with remarks about his alleged fear and lack of preparedness for such a scenario. “Yo, MrBeast never got robbed,” IShowSpeed exclaimed, adding fuel to the fiery exchange. “He’s not ready for it, man. You know, I could easily just do that and just run away and you wouldn’t catch [me].”

The video was shared on X by @scubaryan_ and it garnered over 9.3 million views.

MrBeast just said he would call the cops on Speed after he tried stealing $100k from him 😭 pic.twitter.com/TIYQsRHwoi

— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) June 4, 2024

The exchange, which oscillated between jest and tension, left viewers on the edge of their seats, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media platforms.

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The snippet of the video shared by X user @scubaryan_ gaibed 9.3 million views.

One user wrote, “LOCK THAT THUG UP.” While as second user said, “Mr Beast looks genuinely scared of speed.” And a third user commented, “ou can lowkey tell mr. beast doesn’t like speed like that fr.”