YouTube creator Darren "IShowSpeed" suffered a cigarette burn during his visit to Spain. The incident took place while a fan was trying to take a photo with IShowSpeed with his arm around the YouTuber's neck. However, after Speed looked to the side, he hit the cigarette with his cheek and ended up burning himself.
IShowSpeed had been present in Spain to celebrate the ongoing San Fermin festival. The creator had also planned to run with bulls within the Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, a bullring arena that is a significant aspect of the traditional Running of the Bulls festivities of Pamplona. However, he was evicted from the arena by police before he could stream.
A clip of this shared on X has spawned much discussion amongst fans online and garnered over 404,000 views. Many netizens are debating the creator's safety and security amid the various instances of his experiencing physical harm at the hands of restless fans during his tour of Europe.
@BillPrinter00 on X expressed their disappointment with the behavior of fans around Speed, stating:
"Some people have no class and it shows"
Many others have also remarked that the creator repeatedly puts himself "in danger" by getting too close to his fans. Some users recommended that the creator try and maintain personal space to avoid future mishappenings.
"Speed gotta start setting some boundaries lol these people think they can do whatever they want to him," wrote X user @CaviarForLunch
"The disrespect is crazy. He’s letting people get too comfy," said user @alexcrognale
"He’s just putting himself in danger while random strangers exploit him for content … wild," wrote X user @BaylenLatona
IShowSpeed's problematic experiences with fans in Europe explored

IShowSpeed has been exposed to many incidents with his fans that have left the creator rattled. One of his most recent unpleasant experiences came from the streets of Greece, where the creator had his car chased by hundreds of fans. These fans would often catch up to the creator's vehicle by using bicycles, motorbikes or even simply running behind the car. The situation got so tense that the American streamer resorted to calling the police to ask for help.
However, Speed's most chaotic interaction with fans took place in Norway, when the creator was greeted by a huge crowd who had surrounded a shop he was visiting. While trying to get to his car, he was intercepted by a legion of fans who grabbed his hair, and clothes and even jumped on top of him. Many camera angles have since emerged of fans assaulting the streamer.
IShowSpeed was also kissed by a fan while visiting Bulgaria. As the kiss took place without the creator's consent and left him shocked, many netizens have been left speculating if this would be considered sexual assault.