IShowSpeed stunned after unexpected kiss from fan in Bulgaria

IShowSpeed left stunned after a fan kissed him on the lips in Bulgaria, sparking online debate about cultural norms.

YouTube star IShowSpeed, currently on a tour of Europe, encountered an unexpected situation in Bulgaria when a fan kissed him on the lips during a live broadcast on July 11. The interaction left the streamer visibly stunned and has since sparked significant online discussion.

The incident occurred when Speed approached a fan driving a bright blue sports car. The driver enthusiastically declared himself Speed's “biggest fcking fan” before stepping out of the car to greet the streamer. In a surprising move, the fan leaned down and kissed Speed on the lips. The streamer immediately recoiled with a shocked and disgusted expression, exclaiming, “Agh, what the fck was that?”

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The fan quickly apologized, saying, “I love you, bro! I’m sorry.” Speed, still visibly bewildered, asked, “Is that a thing y’all do in Bulgaria?” before getting into the car to rev the engine, much to the delight of the surrounding fans.

The reaction online has been mixed, with some users expressing concern over the incident. One Twitter user commented, “This has gotta be sexual assault.” Another wrote, “Bro got SA’d live in front of 200K people and everyone was probably laughing. This stuff ain’t a joke.” Some viewers questioned the lack of intervention by security, with one noting, “I don’t know why the security does nothing when this is happening.”

Conversely, some argue that such greetings are common in Eastern Europe. While cheek-kissing is a familiar greeting in many parts of the world, the unexpected nature of the kiss has led many viewers to argue that Speed was violated.

This incident follows another chaotic event during Speed's European tour. In Oslo, Norway, he was mobbed by viewers, prompting him to vow never to return to the country — a statement he later retracted.