"You tore something, go to the doctor" - Fans concerned as IShowSpeed claims he's unable to walk or bend his legs

On February 20, 2024, YouTube streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" took to his alternate X handle, @ronaldobetter07, to seek his community's assistance. The content creator posted a picture of his legs and stated that he was unable to walk or bend. Sharing more details about the matter, the 19-year-old tweeted:

The social media update has attracted significant traction, leaving several fans concerned. X user @IShowSpeed_Live urged the YouTuber to see a doctor, adding:

Darren Watkins Jr., better known as "IShowSpeed," is one of the most popular live streamers on YouTube, with over 23 million subscribers on his primary channel. He is best known for his Just Chatting and IRL streams, and on February 19, 2024, he surprised fans by hosting a special broadcast from Brazil.

A moment from the livestream went viral when Darren appeared to injure himself during a dance battle with Vinicius "Boca De 09." After performing his iconic backflip, the Ohio native collapsed to the ground, later claiming that he "broke" his knee.

On February 20, 2024, the YouTube star posted an image of his legs on his alternate X handle and requested help from his community. His friend and cameraman Slipz replied, asking why IShowSpeed had removed the "brace":

The streamer's response to this was:

X user @JuiceWRLDsGUN remarked that Darren's backflips "caught up to him":

One community member wished the YouTuber a speedy recovery:

One fan speculated that Darren had a "knee inflammation":

On the other hand, @MufcPoni believed that IShowSpeed had torn his MCL (medial collateral ligament). They added:

Here are some more notable comments:

This isn't the first time IShowSpeed's antics resulted in some injury. On August 27, 2024, the content creator jumped and crashed into his