2025 saw IShowSpeed being recognized as Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator, marking a whirlwind year filled with international tours, sensational stunts, and unparalleled streaming records. Accompanying him in the top 25 are popular streaming figures such as Kai Cenat, MrBeast, Ironmouse, and Duke Dennis, demonstrating that gaming content creators are shaping global culture from various corners of the world.
2025 Rolling Stone’s cultural list recognizes iShowSpeed as the year’s Most Influential Content Creator. Previously unranked in the 2024 top 25, this American figure has now gained global fame for his adventurous stunts, journeys, and content. Other significant gaming live-streamers and creators who made the top 25 list include MrBeast, Kai Cenat, Ironmouse, and Duke Dennis.
2024 saw Kai Cenat take the top spot in the rankings, and he continues to be a significant player in the field, holding position #1. Meanwhile, elsewhere on the list, MrBeast maintains his presence within the top tier, moving up to position #7 in 2025 after securing #4 the previous year (2024).
iShowSpeed went global in 2025
It’s not surprising that iShowSpeed has been named the most influential creator by Rolling Stone in 2025, given his remarkable transformation over the past year. Initially a well-known American content creator, he has since become a worldwide sensation.
Over the past year, IShowSpeed experienced notable moments such as being speared by Bron Breaker at the Royal Rumble, scoring the winning penalty in the Sidemen Charity Match, and earning a limited edition Topps card. Yet, it’s his international journeys that largely contributed to his rise to global fame.
iShowSpeed IRL tours become a cult classic
A significant factor contributing to IShowSpeed’s global recognition has been his travels across numerous continents over the past year, such as South America, Europe, and two visits to Asia. In all, he visited more than 28 countries in the span of 365 days. His visit often sparked a cultural sensation, especially in China, where he was informally appointed as an ambassador for the nation.
🌍 Global Tours (2024–2025)
| Date | Countries | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia Tour (Sept 2024) | Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia | Surpassed 1M concurrent viewers in Indonesia (record for English-speaking streamer); sparred with Manny Pacquiao (Philippines); met Simu Liu (Singapore); hosted by Crown Prince of Johor (Malaysia). |
| South America Tour (Jan 2025) | Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Panama, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia | Named honorary mayor of Lima (Peru); met Arturo Vidal in Chile. |
| East Asia Tour (Mar–Apr 2025) | China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen), Hong Kong, Mongolia | Streamed nearly 48 hours, amassing 6.77M hours watched; peaked at 253K live viewers in Shenzhen; trained with Shaolin monks; met viral “Chinese Trump”. |
| EU Tour Part 2 (Jul 2025) | Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Turkey, France, Spain, more | Welcomed by Lithuanian officials (folk dancing, hot-air balloon rides), peaked at 115K live viewers; marked Speed’s return to Twitch after 4 years. |
In September 2024, IShowSpeed embarked on a tour across Southeast Asia, visiting a total of seven nations. While in Indonesia, his live stream broke a new record by attracting over one million simultaneous viewers, making him the first English-speaking content creator on YouTube to achieve such a feat.
On his journey, he had the opportunity to mingle with a number of well-known personalities such as former boxer Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines and Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu in Singapore. This trip garnered an impressive 110 million views and propelled him to surpass 30 million YouTube subscribers. While traveling through South America, he was also bestowed with the title of honorary mayor for Lima, the capital city.
Rolling Stone Most Influential Creators of 2025 Ranking
Back in September 2024, IShowSpeed wasn’t the only one to make it big in the gaming and streaming world. The record-breaking VTuber, Ironmouse, climbed all the way up to #17 on the rankings! It’s a powerful demonstration of how Vtubers are starting to dominate pop culture.
In another location, user AMP’s Duke Dennis now stands at position 12. By blending virtual gaming experiences with real-life content, Duke Dennis has emerged as a notable figure among the youth, particularly through his popular TikTok posts and endearing personality traits.
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