"Speed is breaking barriers": Fans react as IShowSpeed gets featured in latest ESPN promo for Commanders vs Bengals NFL game

IShowSpeed fans were thrilled when they discovered that the YouTube star was prominently featured in ESPN's NFL promo for the Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders game on September 23, 2024. The two-minute-long video, featuring other celebrities like Snoop Dogg, was released on social media hours before the game began. The clip went viral, getting hundreds of thousands of views within hours on X.

Here are some reactions from netizens:

"Speed is breaking barriers," wrote @zakisolja.

"We’re witnessing Speed change the industry in real time," claimed @_PraiseTheXI_.

"What’s next, ishowspeed in movies lmao," mused @NSB693.

"Speed got so much aura," said @SteveEmpire_.

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IShowSpeed features in recent NFL promo on ESPN with Snoop Dogg

IShowSpeed is one of the most popular English-speaking livestreamers globally, having secured second place in the Streamer of the Year category at the 2024 Esports Awards. His IRL streams, where the content creator travels worldwide and broadcasts his experiences from various cities, have significantly contributed to his success.

During his IRL broadcasts, IShowSpeed often engages in athletic activities. His passion for soccer has led him to meet prominent athletes and celebrities, including Tom Brady, Lil Wayne, and his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

IShowSpeed’s recent IRL Indonesia broadcast has cemented his status as the most popular English-speaking streamer, peaking at over a million concurrent viewers without any collaborations. It’s no surprise that ESPN’s NFL promo prominently featured him.

The official ESPN profile on X even made a pun about the content creator and tagged him in the promo post:

"WE NEED SPEED TONIGHT"

In the video, the YouTuber can be heard saying:

"It's a pivotal game, it's time to show out. Where's my receivers at? We need speed tonight! Who's gonna beat them Bengals? (barks)"

IShowSpeed currently boasts over 31 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel and more than 11 million on his secondary channel. With his Twitch ban lifted, he can now stream with creators like Kai Cenat without restrictions. The duo recently completed a marathon Minecraft stream in Hardcore mode.