Darren Watkins Jr., aka iShowSpeed, gained popularity with streaming events, interviews, and outdoor adventures. In the meantime, an AI-generated video of Speed has gone viral, revolving around a fictional version of his early life. He reacted to the video on his livestream, expressing his resentment hilariously.
Although this fictional scene was created for fun, Speed declared that he was not happy.
"This thing is not funny. They tried to call my mother a monkey, and my father a monkey. I was not born in the jungle, bro."
Note: The video in question is AI-generated.
Netizens react to IShowSpeed watching an AI movie about him
Found it funny (via MarkFoxx13/ X)
Some found the AI-generated video funny.
Another netizen claimed that Speed's reaction was a notable shoutout.
"The best Shoutout you can get"
A user poked fun at the video by drawing a reference to Tarzan.
"Speed finally found out he’s Tarzan’s long-lost cousin."
This X user possibly called him the "leader of the jungle"!
"He’s the jungle LEADA"
Music adds value to a video! One user complimented the background music.
"Dude the bgm thoo"
Is there anything greater than creating everything from nothing? One fan remarked:
"Brave guy, He came from nothing. Proves anyone can be like KSI. Im happy for him."
One netizen remarked:
"Speed's reaction that makes it hilarious" (Note: The video was AI-generated.)
One X user pulled the ultimate astrology move:
"Embrace It @ishowspeedsui. Ur born in the Year of the MONKEY"
Besides the amusement factor, this incident raises concerns about the use of AI to create content about real people. Nonetheless, IShowSpeed's laidback reaction and humor, helped him tackle it well, harnessing appreciation!

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