Why was IShowSpeed's YouTube livestream with Daler Mehndi taken down? Reason explored

Darren "IShowSpeed," the popular YouTuber and streamer, hosted a livestream on Friday, October 13, 2023, but it was abruptly removed from the platform in under an hour. For those who missed the broadcast, the content creator, currently located in Delhi, had paid a visit to popular Indian singer Daler Mehndi's residence for a collaborative jam session.

Darren had long been an ardent fan of Daler's 1998 cult hit "Tunak Tunak Tun" and had previously showcased his dance moves to the catchy tune. After catching a glimpse of some of the streamer's clips, Daler extended an invitation to Darren to visit his residence, and today marked the long-awaited meeting between the two.

Unfortunately, the stream didn't go as smoothly as anticipated, with frequent interruptions, causing the stream to eventually be removed from the streamer's channel. Nonetheless, a few dedicated fans have reuploaded the complete stream to their own pages:

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"Worst network environment itw" - IShowSpeed's manager reveals reasons behind stream being cut short

IShowSpeed, who received a warm and gracious welcome at Daler Mehndi's home, was captured engaging in a jam session with the seasoned singer. Additionally, he explored the flavors of traditional Indian cuisine, savoring lassi, rotis, and rice.

Despite the stream holding the promise of entertainment, it was marred by frequent interruptions due to YouTube's intervention. At one point, the screen went completely black, displaying the following:

Streamer's YouTube live stream reportedly taken down (Image via YouTube)

Shortly after the stream concluded, IShowSpeed's cameraman and manager, Slipz, shared the details of what had transpired, expressing his frustration with the poor connectivity issues they encountered during the stream:

"The worst network environment itw. Oh and thanks Youtube for shutting down 2 streams in 2 days."

Slipz left frustrated at poor connectivity (Image via X)

Although some speculated that the stream was removed due to copyrighted music being played, Slipz confirmed this wasn't the reason. In fact, according to YouTube, the alleged cause for the stream's removal was the broadcasting of stolen content:

"Both streams got suspended because youtube thinks we’re stealing video content. Audio has been no issue both days."

Slipz confirms that copyrighted music is not the reason behind the problem (Image via X)

Slipz went on to disclose that they had been utilizing a third-party server, and if this server remains disconnected for an extended period, it triggers the blocking or removal of the stream:

"We use a third party server that redirects the stream. When it sits on the disconnected stream for too long… you see."

Slipz shares further details regarding YouTube's latest action (Image via X)

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IShowSpeed also has plans to livestream the India vs. Pakistan match in Ahmedabad tomorrow (October 14). However, it's worth noting that many stadiums in India employ network jammers, so there's a possibility that he might encounter similar issues during the livestream tomorrow.