What tattoos does YouTube streamer IShowSpeed have?

YouTube streaming sensation Darren "IShowSpeed" has made a name for himself on the internet through his wild antics on stream. He has jumped over cars, been mobbed on camera during his Europe tour, and recently, his robot dog almost lit him on fire. Along the way, the 19-year-old has picked up a few tattoos, each with its own meaning, many of which he got during live streams.

These include a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo on his arm, reflecting his admiration for the football legend. He also has a Messi tattoo, despite his loyalty to Ronaldo.

This article will look at Speed's ink, exploring the stories behind some of his most notable tattoos.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tattoo

Speed wasn't too excited about his Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo at first (Image via IShowSpeed/YouTube)

IShowSpeed's love for Cristiano Ronaldo began through his passion for football, especially FIFA. He admired Ronaldo’s skills and achievements, leading him to dedicate content and even songs to the star. In June 2023, Speed finally met the footballer and showed him the CR7-inspired tattoo on his arm.

In January 2023, the streamer got Ronaldo's face tattooed on himself live. The tattoo artist pranked Speed and told him the piece was done about two hours into the process when in reality, it was actually incomplete. Overall, the tattoo took almost three hours, and the streamer's chat even got involved, making suggestions and critiquing.

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Speed Gang Tattoo

Speed has been getting inked since 2021 and at the age of 16, he got one of his earliest tattoos, a stylized lettering of the phrase "Speed Gang".

This is a phrase Speed uses about his fanbase. The name represents his community of followers, known for their loyalty and enthusiasm, supporting him in his gaming and streaming journey. The Speed Gang has expanded massively in 2024, and recently the YouTuber broke 28 million subscribers while streaming a Minecraft Hardcore marathon with Twitch streamer Kai Cenat.

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Messi Tattoo

Speed was blindfolded when got his least favorite football player's jersey tattooed on his wrist (Images via IShowSpeed/YouTube || Football Daily Goal/Facebook)

IShowSpeed is definitely not the biggest fan of footballer Lionel Messi and often speaks against Messi primarily because he is considered to be Ronaldo's arch-rival. In a video with GOAL, an international football news outlet, Speed said Messi "might be the worst football player in the world."

In June 2022, the streamer put himself through a blindfolded, surprise tattoo session and what resulted left the YouTuber in shambles.

Speed's chat directed the tattoo artist to ink a picture of Messi's jersey, with the iconic number 10, just above the streamer's right wrist.

Speed freaked out after he realized what just happened and said:

"I'm not playing, f*ck the stream, take this sh*t off, right now".

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Talking Ben tattoo

IShowSpeed got Talking Ben tattooed on his arm after their interactions went viral on the internet (Image via IShowSpeed/YouTube)

One of IShowSpeed's breakout moments on the internet was when he interacted with Talking Ben, a character from a popular kids' app. He would often ask Ben controversial questions and the character would respond with a sharp yes or no. This led to multiple viral moments, stemming from Speed's reactions to Ben's responses.

In April 2022, the streamer got a tattoo of Ben's face across his left arm while livestreaming. Towards the end of it, Speed asks the character whether he liked his tattoo or not, and in comedic timing, Ben responds by saying "no."