IShowSpeed

Social Robotics sued Speed following a filmed encounter with its humanoid robot Rizzbot, accusing him of striking, choking and damaging it. TechCrunch reported that a police report had been filed and the owner wanted charges, while an investigation was under way.

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During the 2026 World Cup, a supporter was filmed directing a racist insult at IShowSpeed. FIFA condemned the incident and said it was examining the circumstances.

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While playing Five Nights at Freddy's, Speed accidentally exposed himself on camera. The clip immediately prompted the viral nickname 'IShowMeat'. YouTube stated that the video violated its explicit content rules but that the incident appeared accidental and Speed was not banned from the platform.

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An old clip of Speed insulting a female Valorant player and telling her to leave the game and go and do the washing-up went viral. Riot Games announced his permanent ban from its games for sexist behaviour.

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Speed streamed a Minecraft mod containing sexually explicit content, known as the Jenny Mod, to a very large audience. The video was removed, and Speed said he had received a temporary YouTube sanction.

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A promotional stream by Speed concerning the cryptocurrency project Paradox Metaverse prompted allegations of promoting a scam or possible 'rug pull'. Following the backlash, he deleted the stream and acknowledged making a mistake.

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During the World Cup in Qatar, Speed repeatedly said 'konnichiwa' and imitated an Asian accent while speaking to a Chinese supporter, prompting accusations of racism and stereotyping.

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During an E-Date broadcast by Adin Ross, IShowSpeed made remarks to Ash Kash interpreted as a threat or joke about sexual coercion after she told him that he could not force her to have sex. Twitch subsequently banned him even though he was not the programme's main broadcaster.

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