Creator Drama
iShowSpeed's Viewbot Drama
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Dec 1, 2021 to Jul 15, 2025, drawn from 2 sources.
Background
iShowSpeed is a popular streamer known for his energetic broadcasts featuring content from games like Fortnite and Red Dead Redemption 2, along with IRL streams in various parts of the globe.
He was banned from Twitch in late 2021 after being accused of sexual intimidation during a broadcast he appeared on, hosted by Adin Ross, but the ban was lifted in October 2023.
iShowSpeed has been streaming primarily on YouTube since his ban from Twitch, where he has amassed over 41.4 million subscribers.
His popularity has occasionally drawn unwanted attention, such as when he was swatted while streaming at a KFC restaurant on May 5.
The timeline
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iShowSpeed Banned from Twitch
iShowSpeed was reportedly banned from Twitch after being accused of sexual intimidation during a broadcast he appeared on, hosted by Adin Ross.[1659]
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iShowSpeed's Twitch Ban Lifted
The ban on iShowSpeed's Twitch account was reportedly lifted in October 2023.[1659]
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iShowSpeed Returns to Twitch
iShowSpeed reportedly returned to Twitch to stream the beginning of his upcoming tour through Europe.[1659]
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iShowSpeed Reaches 1 Million Followers on Twitch
iShowSpeed reportedly reached 1 million followers on Twitch just eight days after returning to the platform.[1661]
Frequently asked
Why was iShowSpeed banned from Twitch?
iShowSpeed was banned from Twitch after being accused of sexual intimidation during a broadcast he appeared on, hosted by Adin Ross.
How many followers did iShowSpeed gain on Twitch after returning?
iShowSpeed gained 1 million followers on Twitch in just 9 days after returning to the platform.
What is iShowSpeed's current streaming schedule?
iShowSpeed is currently streaming his European tour on both YouTube and Twitch.
Related drama
Sources
- gamerant.com, Published Jul 5, 2025, 8:08 PM EDT James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and t, Jul 30, 2026.
- gamerant.com, Published Jul 15, 2025, 6:05 PM EDT Jackie is a caffeinated writer with over a decade of media experience, and now a full-time PR person. She previously wrote for a women's website, covering lifestyle, Jul 30, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “iShowSpeed's Viewbot Drama.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/ishowspeed-s-viewbot-drama/.