No. IShowSpeed has not confirmed a pregnancy or a baby. He directly denied the rumor during a March 2026 livestream. The rumor spread through a mix of a joke from another creator, a prank he ran himself, and social media speculation. Here’s the confirmed timeline.
Where the Rumor Started?
On February 27, 2026, IShowSpeed joined a livestream collaboration with Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, alongside 50 other creators. During the broadcast, MrBeast jokingly told viewers that Speed had “a huge announcement” and was “having a baby.” MrBeast then said “no comment” and moved on. The joke wasn’t a real announcement, but clips of it spread quickly online.
IShowSpeed’s Direct Denial
On March 4, 2026, during a livestream, a viewer directly asked IShowSpeed if he was “actually having a kid.” He responded immediately and clearly. He said the rumor wasn’t true. He explained he plans to become a parent around age 26, several years from now, not currently.
The April Fools’ Prank
On April 1, 2026, IShowSpeed added confusion by running an April Fools’ Day prank. During a livestream, he claimed he had gotten a girl pregnant eight months earlier and had a daughter. He also claimed he planned to delete his YouTube channel during the same stream. Both claims were part of the prank, not genuine announcements.
What’s Actually Confirmed
- Confirmed: IShowSpeed directly denied having a child during his March 4, 2026 livestream. He stated he plans to have children around age 26.
- Not confirmed: Any pregnancy, birth, or baby involving IShowSpeed. No credible source has verified this claim.
- A prank, not a fact: His April 1 livestream claims were part of an April Fools’ joke, confirmed by the date and context of the stream.
Why This Rumor Keeps Resurfacing
Viral moments involving pregnant fans at his public events have also contributed to confusion. During his Speed Does America tour, he jokingly signed a pregnant fan’s belly and said “that’s my baby now.” The fan’s partner quickly clarified this wasn’t the case, and it was clearly a joke, not a real claim. Combined with the MrBeast joke and the April Fools’ prank, these separate moments have blended together in social media discussion, creating ongoing confusion even though IShowSpeed has directly addressed the rumor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has IShowSpeed confirmed he’s having a baby?
No. He directly denied the rumor during a March 4, 2026 livestream and said he plans to become a parent around age 26.
Why did people think IShowSpeed was having a baby?
The rumor started from a joke by MrBeast during a February 2026 livestream, then grew from an April Fools’ prank IShowSpeed ran himself in April 2026.
Does IShowSpeed have a girlfriend?
He has previously been linked to a girlfriend named Vanessa Williams, who appeared during one of his livestreams. His current relationship status hasn’t been consistently confirmed across recent sources.
When does IShowSpeed plan to have kids?
He stated during a March 2026 livestream that he plans to become a parent around age 26, roughly five years from that statement. For more on IShowSpeed’s background and career, see our complete IShowSpeed biography.
