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IShowSpeed tracks down YouTuber behind racist donation before delivering a blunt warning

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IShowSpeed was left visibly stunned after reading a racist donation during a recent livestream, prompting him to investigate the person behind the message instead of brushing it aside. What he found surprised him even more. After visiting the donor's YouTube channel, Speed realized the account appeared to belong to a young Roblox content creator, leading to an unexpected response that quickly spread across social media.

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IShowSpeed investigates racist donation during livestream

The incident unfolded during one of Speed's live broadcasts after he received a $100 donation containing racist stereotypes aimed at him. Reading the message aloud, Speed said:

"You should've had chicken and watermelon. I know you like swinging on trees."

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