When American internet sensation IShowSpeed stepped into Belgrade, no one expected an ordinary live stream! This guy with 41 million YouTube followers wasn’t just strolling the city and playing basketball — he walked right into the heart of protests shaking Serbia. As he wandered Kalemegdan wearing a Serbian national football team jersey, a crowd of young people used his live stream to voice their dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić. Chants of “Vučić, go away!” and “Pumpaj!” echoed through the streets, while IShowSpeed confusedly repeated “Pumpaj?” not knowing what it meant. Dear Darren, “Pumpaj” isn’t just a word, it’s a movement!
This American YouTuber, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr., born in Ohio, became a global sensation in just three years. His career started as a gag streamer but now he’s known for his chaotic and charismatic style, boasting 41 million followers. His big European tour kicked off in Croatia, with Belgrade as one of the key stops. After Serbia, he plans to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Greece, Turkey, and many more countries.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. While IShowSpeed was walking through Belgrade, young people seized the chance to express their anger at the government, and he unknowingly became part of the chaos. His live stream from Belgrade racked up an incredible 3 million views in just a few hours. After Serbia, he headed to Sarajevo, where Bosnian YouTuber Namik Đulić Nuni welcomed him, and fans swarmed him right at the airport.
IShowSpeed isn’t just a YouTuber, he’s a phenomenon whose presence can spark a tidal wave of reactions. Is he ready for everything that awaits him in the Balkans? One thing’s for sure — this American internet star had no clue what hit him in Belgrade, but he became part of one of the most fascinating protests in the region. So, what do you think about this madness? Is IShowSpeed just a random passerby or the new voice of youth in the Balkans? Drop a comment, maybe you’ve got the answer!
