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IShowSpeed's Streamer of the Year Win Overshadowed by $1M Rizzbot Lawsuit | Beats Campaign Soars
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Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, just snagged Streamer of the Year at the 2025 Streamer Awards in Los Angeles Wiltern Theatre on Saturday, a massive win cementing his dominance in the streaming world with over 50 million followers hooked on his chaotic energy, according to AOL reports. But the triumph quickly collided with controversy as Social Robotics sued him for one million dollars over an infamous September stream where he allegedly punched and choked their viral humanoid Rizzbot, leaving it unable to walk, with busted sensors, dead cameras, and a 70 percent engagement plunge, per NDTV and TechCrunch filings from a Texas court last month. The petition blasts Speed for knowing better, claiming total loss of the cowboy-hat-wearing bot that boasts a million fans, plus damages to reputation, revenue, and even emotional distress—his team has stayed mum so far. No Jumper amplified the drama on December 10 with viral posts questioning if this internet brawl shakes up robotics and influencer accountability long-term. On a high note, Beats tapped Speed for their slick Powerbeats Pro 2 campaign, starring him in a five-minute martial-arts short film proving the earbuds stay locked during wild flips and fights, leaning into his global spectacle to make stability sexy for social feeds, as BrandVM details. Unilad Tech echoed the Rizzbot lawsuit buzz just hours ago, dubbing it an assault on the gay-coded Jake bot, while Cybernews piled on with fresh takes. No fresh public appearances or social mentions popped in the last 48 hours beyond these headlines, though his Peru escapades as honorary Lima mayor linger in chatter—all verified, no unconfirmed whispers here. Speeds rollercoaster keeps fans glued, blending awards glory with courtroom chaos that could redefine streamer liability.
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