With millions of Gen Z fans behind him, IShowSpeed is still chasing one goal he has not reached yet — bringing Eminem onto his stream.
IShowSpeed is no stranger to dreaming big — and even less of a stranger to making those dreams come true. From humble beginnings streaming to two viewers at age 12, the 20-year-old has built a following of over 40 million subscribers, become a millionaire, partnered with UEFA, and rubbed shoulders with global sports legends.
But there is one name he still dreams of meeting: Eminem.
The young streamer has never hidden his admiration for Marshall Mathers. He raps along to Em’s hits with fans, mentions him often during streams, and recently even sent a direct message on Instagram asking for a callback. His followers are just as eager — they regularly push Speed to make it happen, flooding his chat with encouragement and calls for a collab.
And he’s still trying.
“I’mma get that soon”, Speed promised during a recent livestream. “I’mma get an Eminem stream, don’t worry”.
Was it confidence? Manifestation? Maybe both. Speed had made bold moves before and pulled them off. He turned wild dreams into reality before and is aiming just as high again.
But what is more important for us here is how much Eminem matters to young people.
Buying into the narrative that Em has lost touch with newer generations is easy, but moments like this prove otherwise. IShowSpeed represents a massive wave of Gen Z fans who do not just know Eminem, they respect him.
The desire to see Slim Shady live, even in a chaotic stream, speaks volumes. Relevance is not about trending hashtags — it is about impact. And Eminem clearly still has it.
