Fact check: Is IShowSpeed having a baby? Truth behind Viral livestream claim about daughter and quitting YouTube

IShowSpeed is not having a baby. Darren Watkins Jr played an April Fool’s prank where he pretended to be a father and quit YouTube. The livestream looked real, but he later revealed it was fake by dropping a baby doll. His friend Slipz also joined the prank, making fans believe false updates for a short time.