IShowSpeed Crashes to Ground in Terrifying 60M Subscriber Balloon Stunt
US YouTuber and livestreamer IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr., briefly alarmed fans on Friday after a celebratory stunt for reaching 60 million YouTube subscribers went wrong. Filming with a professional stunt team and medic present, he attempted to lift off using dozens of balloons when he suddenly fell to the ground. Social media users shared concern as clips circulated. Later, Speed posted an Instagram Story showing a bleeding thumb and forehead, confirming he was okay and thanking viewers for helping him reach the milestone.
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Hindustan Times reported the stunt on August 1, 2026, at 01:37 IST. https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/us/is-ishowspeed-ok-fans-worried-after-streamer-crashes-during-scary-60-million-subscriber-celebration-stunt-101785526196692-amp.html
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