Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City on September 14th, IShowSpeed ​​(born in 2005, real name Darren Watkins Jr.) – a famous American rapper, streamer, and YouTuber – immediately live-streamed his city tour that same afternoon on his personal page with nearly 27 million followers.

IShowSpeed ​​was surprised by the affection Vietnamese fans showed them.

The first destination IShowSpeed ​​visited was Ben Thanh Market (Ben Thanh Ward, District 1). Just minutes after the 19-year-old YouTuber appeared, many Vietnamese fans quickly recognized him and surrounded him, chanting his name and shouting excitedly.

The crowd grew larger and larger, to the point that security guards at Ben Thanh Market were forced to close the gates to prevent the YouTuber's fans from rushing in.

IShowSpeed ​​quickly moved to Nguyen An Ninh Street next to the market, then continued to explore several other locations in the heart of District 1 such as Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, the Museum of 54 Vietnamese Ethnic Groups' Jewelry, the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Palace Museum and the Landmark 81 building (Binh Thanh District).

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A famous American YouTuber visited Ben Thanh Market and was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of Vietnamese fans.

At every stop he made, Vietnamese fans swarmed around him. Some took the opportunity to take photos with the world- famous "internet phenomenon," while others quickly sent unique gifts to the "million-view" streamer, such as conical hats, paintings, and t-shirts.

Sharing their thoughts during the live broadcast, IShowSpeed ​​expressed their excitement at the vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere created by the young people of Vietnam.

IShowSpeed ​​experiences making the most expensive bread in Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition to the famous landmarks mentioned above, IShowSpeed ​​also visited a famous banh mi shop on Pham Ngu Lao Street (District 1) to learn how to make and enjoy this "national dish" of Vietnam.

This is one of the most expensive banh mi shops in Ho Chi Minh City, selling only one type: traditional banh mi, priced at 68,000 VND per loaf. The filling includes various ingredients such as cold cuts, butter, pate, sausage, char siu, ham, beef sausage, etc., served with pickled vegetables.

The shop has been in operation for over 35 years. The owner has repeatedly stated in the media that all the ingredients used to make this expensive sandwich are custom-made according to a proprietary recipe.

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The 19-year-old streamer, rapper, and YouTuber happily enjoyed his homemade bread in front of a large crowd of fans.

Here, IShowSpeed ​​was guided by staff on how to make a traditional ham sandwich. The 19-year-old listened attentively and followed the instructions, personally selecting ingredients according to his preferences, then adding herbs and pickles.

When it was finished, he eagerly enjoyed it, nodding repeatedly to show his satisfaction with the delicious bread.

IShowSpeed ​​stated that this is their first time in Vietnam, coinciding with their participation in a supercar event in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15th.

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IShowSpeed ​​enjoys riding motorbikes and traveling through the streets.

During his brief stay in this vibrant city, the popular YouTuber also had the opportunity to experience riding a motorbike, admiring artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty, and more.

IShowSpeed ​​(19 years old), whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., lives in the United States. He started his career on YouTube 7 years ago with live streams of games, and later gained more recognition and fame for his "fan-following" of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Photo: IShowSpeed

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