IShowSpeed's Emergency Surgery: YouTube Influencer Faces Swollen Eye and Cluster Headache

YouTube influencer IShowSpeed, known for his entertaining streaming content and love for football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, recently faced a health crisis that led to emergency surgery. He posted a video on his YouTube channel with a 'Broken Heart emoji' title, updating his fans about his condition.

In a heart-wrenching video, iShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) opened up about his agonizing battle with a cluster headache, an intense and incapacitating headache condition.

It just hurts: IShowSpeed

In the video, IShowSpeed's right eye was visibly swollen and appeared to be in severe pain. The YouTuber shared, "I don't know what I have. I have been feeling sh*t, literally, pretty bad." He spoke about experiencing a cluster headache, expressing how debilitating it was. "It hurts so bad I can't do anything. It just hurts. Everything I do is just pounding my head," he sorrowfully revealed.

The internet sensation, with an astounding subscriber base of over 18 million on YouTube, shared the distressing clip inside an ambulance, visibly displaying his struggle and discomfort.

Speed's fans, known for their support, sent countless wishes and blessings for his speedy recovery. His father, Darren Watkins Sr., also updated fans on Snapchat, sharing that IShowSpeed has been discharged from the hospital and is on the road to recovery, feeling much better. He assured that the swelling would heal in a few days.

Twitter Reactions

IShowSpeed's fans on Twitter have rallied together to send an outpouring of love and support after the YouTuber faced emergency surgery for a swollen eye and cluster headache.

Wallah I've been worried about Speed ever since he first posted he wasn't well. I've been praying he gets well soon. He's super strong. I love him sm Get well soon Darren You're the goat and inshaAllah you will feel better soon. ❤️❤️‍🩹 #ishowspeed #prayforspeed #getwellsoonspeed pic.twitter.com/nDLDwwanS6

— 𝖍 (@goatscr7njr) July 30, 2023

Get well soon brother #ishowspeed #ksi pic.twitter.com/MxwBn3uPmx

— KingBravo (@kingbravo06) August 1, 2023

Praying for IShowSpeed's eye, Hope u get well soon 😢🙏❤️

— Xavier (@XTrixmadeX) July 30, 2023

Pray for speed 💔 pic.twitter.com/2SxQ2749o3

— IShowSpeedLive⚡️ (@IShowSpeed_Live) July 28, 2023

Breaking: Speed uploaded a YouTube video giving an Update on his current situation❤️ pic.twitter.com/RrabsWSUJ2

— IShowSpeed Reports (@IShowReports) July 31, 2023

Speed posted a Snapchat story about how he's life going.. pic.twitter.com/bxdmUyuVwP

— IShowSpeedLive⚡️ (@IShowSpeed_Live) August 1, 2023

Even the YouTube community has rallied together to show their love and support for IShowSpeed during this challenging time.

Kai Cenat speaks on IShowSpeed🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/A4TLamPdme

— Domain ➐ (@domainsdomain) July 31, 2023

Here's wishing IShowSpeed a quick recovery.