IShowSpeed has shared a vulnerable moment about the loneliness that comes with success.

The streamer, whose real name is Darren, posted that millions know “Speed” but few truly know him. He described the contrast of hearing thousands scream his name all day only to return to a quiet hotel room, admitting the isolation can be scary at times.

He said he stays grounded by holding onto simple things — training, anime, learning piano, and his family who knew him before the fame.