IShowSpeed had a tense moment during his recent trip to the Ivory Coast after a man suddenly attacked him while he was attempting to learn a local dance on camera.
On Sunday (Jan. 25), Speed was dancing alongside a performer when an unusual figure on a bicycle entered the scene. The man, who appeared to be covered in baby powder and dressed in what looked like a shower cap and diaper, rode directly between Speed and the dancer before hopping off his bike.
Visibly confused, Speed could be heard reacting in shock as the man approached him. Within seconds, the agitator shoved the streamer and began yelling aggressively before rushing at him. The two briefly struggled and fell to the ground as the confrontation escalated.
Speed’s security team and nearby bystanders quickly intervened, pulling the man away and escorting him from the area before the situation could worsen. Speed appeared shaken but unharmed as the livestream continued.
You can see the situation beginning at the 22-minute mark here or via the post below.
The Ivory Coast incident comes just days after another intense moment during Speed’s travels in Nigeria, where a livestream interaction with a muscular man who dubbed himself “IShowStrength” grew increasingly heated.
While streaming in Lagos, Speed encountered the shirtless man in red sweatpants who proudly declared that his “strength” was his superpower. The man demonstrated his power by bending metal bars before joining Speed and his crew in their vehicle.
Throughout the ride, the man’s aggressive energy stood out, prompting Speed to ask how he could calm him down repeatedly. Speed floated several ideas, including offering money, helping him meet a woman, or taking him out around Nigeria to lift his mood.
After consulting with his team and livestream chat, Speed attempted to settle the situation by offering $1,000. However, the man grew frustrated and began demanding higher amounts.
Sweating heavily and pounding on the ceiling of the car, the man continued shouting that he was still angry and wouldn’t be satisfied with smaller sums. Even when Speed appeared to grab a handful of cash from his crew, the man dismissed it, estimating it was only a small amount in Nigerian currency.
As the vehicle reached their next stop, it appeared no money was exchanged, and the encounter ended without resolution.