IShowSpeed is known for collaborating (read: challenging) with top players like Zlatan Ibrahimović and Kevin Durant. The new entry to that list was Tyreek Hill, the NFL superstar. The proposed matchup between IShowSpeed and Tyreek Hill seemed like a recipe for disaster or the next best thing that IShowSpeed does for his viewers.
The First Match
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber with a knack for generating viral content, confidently challenged Hill to a 40-yard dash. The streamer, known for his high athleticism and higher outlandish claims, positioned himself as a formidable opponent to the NFL speedster. The challenge was issued, and the date was set: August 1st. Excitement was palpable among fans, eager to see if the YouTuber could hold his own against one of the league’s most explosive players.
However, the race that never was unfolded with a series of unexpected twists. Tyreek Hill, while acknowledging the challenge, introduced a new condition: IShowSpeed would have to join the Dolphins for a practice session, complete with shoulder pads. This unexpected proposal transformed the challenge from a simple sprint into a more comprehensive evaluation of IShowSpeed’s athletic capabilities. But IShowSpeed didn’t show up this time.
The real reason why Tyreek Hill declined to race IShowSpeed
The plot thickened when IShowSpeed unexpectedly showed up at the Dolphins’ training facility, seemingly ready to accept Hill’s challenge. However, the NFL star declined to race, citing a lack of warm-up as his reason. This unexpected turn of events sparked a new wave of online speculation and debate- was a top NFL star actually dodging IShowSpeed? This might actually be not true, since an athlete in his top form needs to consider everything in his contract, as Hill stated.
Did IShowSpeed finally run with Tyreek Hill?
IShowSpeed, feeling slighted, took to social media to express his disappointment, accusing Hill of ducking the race. The YouTuber claimed he had traveled a significant distance to participate in the challenge, only to be denied the opportunity.
“Tyreek Hill, y’all see it right here, live right now, he’s ducking, he doesn’t want to race the fastest person in the world, you just don’t want to do it bro.”
Hill’s response was swift and direct. In a clip posted on X, he addressed the situation, he also countered IShowSpeed’s claims by saying,
“Whenever I pull up on you, in a full suit, with a briefcase, you know what’s in the briefcase. With my shoes on, ready to run, you know what time it is bro.”
The back-and-forth between the two has only fueled the online discourse. Hill’s decision can be viewed as a strategic move to avoid a potential PR disaster.
A loss to a YouTuber could tarnish his reputation as one of the NFL’s most explosive players. On the other hand, it could be argued that Hill was simply setting a reasonable standard for fair competition. After all, sprinting is Hill’s profession, while it’s a hobby for IShowSpeed.
