A significant driver behind IShowSpeed’s rise to worldwide fame was a series of viral clips that turned him into an online sensation and created timeless memes now used in a variety of contexts. One prime example is the infamous “my mom is kinda homeless” incident, which took place during a late December 2021 stream titled **”EARLY STREAM!”** on YouTube.

In the stream, Speed jumped into Fortnite and encountered a younger player whose gamer tag was “Acey Daddy.” This particular Fortnite session consisted of a series of 1v1 matchups against viewers who joined his in-game party. As Speed was on the verge of victory, Acey Daddy emotionally pleaded through voice chat:

> “Please, Speed. I need this. My mom is kinda homeless. I live with my dad. I want to help her out.”
> [Timestamp 2:08:00]

Hearing this, IShowSpeed puckered his lips and desperately tried to stifle a laugh. He succeeded and smiled with his eyes closed. Noticing Speed’s reaction, another member in the voice chat remarked:

> “Speed, I’m watching your stream, why are you trying not to laugh, bruh? That’s disrespectful as sh*t, bruh.”

The image of Speed puckering his lips during this moment quickly went viral. Today, that reaction is a popular meme used across the internet and even as an emote in Twitch streams.

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### IShowSpeed Reunites with Acey Daddy After the Meme Goes Viral

In October 2025, nearly five years after the meme first circulated, Speed decided to reconnect with Acey Daddy to recreate the iconic clip. During their reunion, Speed asked Acey if his mom was still homeless:

> “Is she still homeless?”
> Acey replied, “Nah, nah, she kinda financially stable now.”
> Speed responded, “I’m happy, bro.”

For the occasion, IShowSpeed even wore the same Adidas hoodie with the ski mask around his head, just as he did back in 2021. The two, joined by more fans, played Fortnite 1v1 matches with money on the line and caught up on life. They also recreated the viral meme, much to the delight of fans.

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### Other News: IShowSpeed Shocked by Tour Expenses

In other news, IShowSpeed was left shocked after learning he had spent over one million dollars on his **”24/7 America Tour.”** The revelation came during a livestream where he broke down the expenses, leaving fans and followers amazed at the scale of his success and investments.
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