"If I fall, it's over with": IShowSpeed performs dangerous backflip on hand sculpture in the mountains of Guatemala

Darren "IShowSpeed" is going viral after a clip of him performing a backflip on top of a hand sculpture in the mountains of Guatemala was shared on social media on January 14, 2025. The YouTuber is known for his athletic feats and spontaneous backflips during his IRL streams. This time, he executed the risky move on a statue jutting out from a mountain in a national park in Antigua Guatemala.

IShowSpeed is currently embarking on a South America tour, visiting nine different countries in the region. He kicked off his journey in Colombia on January 13, 2025, and headed to Guatemala on the second day.

The stunt the 19-year-old performed on the hand sculpture in the national park was particularly perilous due to its location on the side of a mountain. Before attempting the backflip on what he dubbed "The Hand of God," the streamer said:

"Okay this is very dangerous, I am about to do a backflip off The Hand of God. If I fall, it's over with."

Despite the risk, he successfully landed the backflip and celebrated with a triumphant shout:

"Let's go, let's go!"

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"Bro does not fear death": Fans react as IShowSpeed does a backflip on a hand sculpture off the side of a mountain in Guatemala

With over 34 million subscribers, IShowSpeed is one of the most popular live streamers on YouTube, and the backflip is a trademark move of his. He even tried to break the record for reverse somersaults in a day last year in October 2024 but fell short after completing 660 in about 19 hours.

Fans were captivated by the streamer's daring backflip on the hand sculpture in Guatemala, sharing the clip multiple times on platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Viewers noted how dangerous the stunt looked, with many commenting on how fearless the YouTuber was to have attempted it.

"Bro does not fear death," @TheGlobal_Index wrote.

Many praised him for his dedication.

"Nah I respect Speed for always risking his life to give his fans this type of content," @royal_bobby24 said.

Some even made jokes about how he could have "met god."

"Bro nearly met god," @suayrez posted.

A few viewers wondered if there was any protective gear under the statue to cushion a fall had the backflip gone wrong.

"Isn’t here a protection net or something like that there," @FreeAgen_ asked.

In related news, IShowSpeed hinted at a Caribbean tour later this year while streaming live from Guatemala.