YouTuber IShowSpeed offers jaw-dropping cash to homeless man in Japan, fans say ‘golden heart’

IShowSpeed is currently in Japan working on a collaborative project with a close friend
PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2023
IShowSpeed attempted to help a homeless man regain stability and even told him to be safe (@Ishowspeed/Instagram)
IShowSpeed attempted to help a homeless man regain stability and even told him to be safe (@Ishowspeed/Instagram)

CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren Watkins, known as IShowSpeed, is a well-known YouTuber who recently gained significant attention as he reached 18 million subscribers on YouTube. Speed has gained fame for his unique and intense reactions. Currently, he is in Japan working on the third episode of 'Kai N Speed' in collaboration with his close friend, Twitch king Kai Cenat.

Speed recently won hearts by making a charitable gesture toward a homeless individual in Japan. He extended an astonishing monetary offer to a stranger who struggles to meet their basic needs. Continue reading to discover more details about his generous act towards the homeless person.

IShowSpeed offers money to a homeless man

Speed embarked on a journey to Japan, where he approached a sleeping homeless man with genuine empathy and initiated a conversation, saying, “Hey bro, bro.” Demonstrating true compassion, Speed handed the homeless man a substantial sum of $20,000 providing him with a lifeline that could potentially help him regain stability and security. Furthermore, Speed went a step further by reaching out and holding the hands of the homeless man, creating a profound sense of joy and overwhelming him with the genuine care and concern he displayed. He then said, “Stay safe bro, hey bro be safe bro.”

The amount given was significant and undoubtedly had a profound impact on both the recipient and the online audience who witnessed this act of benevolence. As Speed handed over the money, the homeless man expressed gratitude and inquired about Speed's origins. With a warm smile, Speed replied, "I'm from Portugal." Speed's extraordinary deed quickly spread across social media, captivating the attention and admiration of fans and followers worldwide. Supporters of the content creator promptly expressed their admiration for his selflessness, applauding his genuine compassion and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives.



 

'Golden Heart'

After the video went viral on Twitter, Speed's fan started sharing their thoughts. One fan said, "Its nice he gave money to homeless guy ... but thats not 20k lol." Another fan said, "Speed’s a good dude. He might just bark at you sometimes, but it’s all love." One Twitter user said, "Golden Heart." Another Twitter user also said, "I’ll never understand why people will hate on someone giving back even just a little amount when they will see a homeless person and ignore them." A fifth user remarked, "Bro is not doing it for Youtube it's literally being him and having a good heart". 



 



 



 



 



 

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