"We need to do something crazy": Saudi Arabian official talks with IShowSpeed for a future collaborative project

YouTube star Darren "IShowSpeed" recently met with Saudi Arabian official Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Sheikh, an adviser of the country's Royal Court and the chairman of the government's General Entertainment Authority department. The interaction between the two took place at the recent boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which was held at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena.

A clip of the conversation between IShowSpeed and Al-Sheikh involves the latter discussing plans for a possible collaborative project with the streamer. The Saudi official said the project should occur during the upcoming Riyadh Season.

To those unaware, Riyadh Season refers to a series of entertainment, cultural, and sporting events, typically held in the country's capital city from October to March since 2019.

Talking to IShowSpeed about producing a project potentially bigger than MrBeast's, although not clarifying which one, Al-Sheikh said:

"We need to do something crazy next Riyadh season. More than MrBeast!"

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"Show me the proposal": Saudi Arabian official talks with IShowSpeed about a potential project for Riyadh Season 2025

IShowSpeed was one of the guests invited to the boxing event between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, the second match between the two. Apart from the streamer, the event had other well-known personalities, such as actor Jason Statham and English boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren.

While talking with Al-Sheikh, IShowSpeed was told to iron out the details of the project with another intermediary and put forth a proposal. While referring to the intermediary standing next to IShowSpeed, Al-Sheikh said:

"Discuss with him, and show me the proposal. Thank you."

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During his time in Saudi Arabia, IShowSpeed met with the son of his favorite football icon, the Portuguese athlete Cristiano Ronaldo. Subsequently, a photo of IShowSpeed posing with Ronaldo Jr. has been making the rounds on X.