YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed”is currently captivating audiences with his real-life streaming tour across China. As of March 24, 2025, he found himself in Shanghai, the nation’s largest city, where his latest stream generated substantial buzz. During this live broadcast, he encountered a female fan—potentially a stream sniper—who played a song that many viewers recognized as provocative due to its lyrics, which included what seemed to be the controversial ‘N-word.’
Familiar with the track, IShowSpeed’s followers have employed it as a means to elicit reactions from him. Interestingly, the song causing the stir, titled “Sunshine, Rainbow, White Pony,”is performed by Chinese artist Wowkie Zhang (大張偉) and does not contain any overt racial slurs. The misunderstanding stems from the song’s chorus, where the phrase “Nà gè”is prominently featured. For Mandarin speakers, “Nà gè”translates to “that one,” but its phonetic resemblance to a racial slur in English has ignited controversy.
Watch: IShowSpeed’s Comedic Response to the Viral Song
IShowSpeed was not taken by surprise when he heard Wowkie Zhang’s hit during his Shanghai tour; he has previously reacted to it during his streams. The unexpected public performance from the female fan drew an enthusiastic response from him, marked by his well-known exuberance. His animated demeanor became apparent when he barked at the crowd:
“Huh! Huh! Huh! What? What? Play it back, play it back again…”
Insights on IShowSpeed’s China Tour
IShowSpeed’s Shanghai stream was just the beginning of his tour through China, as he has plans to visit other major cities. However, an official itinerary has not been made public yet, leaving fans eager for updates on his next locations.
Throughout his live streams, IShowSpeed has experienced numerous memorable moments. Remarkably, he hinted at a potential collaboration with legendary actor Jackie Chan, stating:
“Speed wanna meet Jackie Chan? That’s in the works, y’all. Me and Jackie Chan is in the works.”
During the broadcast, he also celebrated a significant achievement when he reached an impressive milestone of 37 million subscribers, solidifying his status as one of YouTube’s top live streamers.
To enhance his experience, IShowSpeed was accompanied by a local guide, who provided translations. He traveled in a Xiaomi SU7, a car whose speed left him astonished, sparking thoughts of purchasing this vehicle after discovering its $70K price tag.