In addition to Argentinian party fireworks, lots of cake and a special surprise from his girlfriend, Speed's biggest gift was a simple Instagram comment. Not from just anyone, of course, but from his greatest idol: Christiano Ronaldo.
IShowSpeed is known for his wild reactions, but January 21, 2024, took things to a whole new level.
Why? Cristiano Ronaldo, Speed’s lifelong idol, gave him a birthday shoutout that sent the internet into a frenzy.
A Message That Changed Everything
It all started mid-flight, somewhere over South America.
While Speed was continuing his streaming tour through Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador, he received an Instagram comment that left him in disbelief:
"Happy Birthday, Speed! 🎉 Hope your day was great. Stay wild and fast!"
The simple yet heartfelt message took the internet by storm, racking up over 2 million likes within hours, making it the second most liked comment on Instagram ever and has now achieved over 3 million likes.
Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo himself had spoken. The internet went wild, and Speed?
IShowSpeed speaks on being woken up to Ronaldo wishing him a happy birthday on IG and how he cried after finding out pic.twitter.com/y2RUDsCyzZ
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 23, 2025
The moment he landed in Argentina, he couldn’t hold back his emotions.
Overwhelmed by joy, he broke into tears at the airport. But he quickly regained his composure and celebrated in true Speed fashion in his own unique way:
"I literally screamed and did a backflip in the middle of the airport!"
A Birthday To Remember
Speed didn’t let the excitement stop there. He spent his 20th birthday live-streaming for over three hours, roaming the streets of Buenos Aires.
Hundreds of fans joined him, cheering and celebrating as he soaked in the atmosphere.
Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday wish to Speed is now the SECOND MOST LIKED comment on Instagram pic.twitter.com/QLY9ZExTb2
— the whites. (@thewhi8s) January 25, 2025
And what’s a Speed birthday without a bit of chaos? He was treated to not one, but two massive birthday cakes, which he proudly showed off on Instagram.
But the funniest moment came courtesy of his girlfriend, who smashed a smaller cake straight into his face, leaving fans in stitches.
"This is insane. CR7 told me Happy Birthday!"
Between Ronaldo’s heartfelt message, fans flooding the streets, and cake-filled antics, Speed’s 20th birthday was nothing short of legendary.
For someone who started as just another fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, this was a full-circle moment that highlighted how far he’s come.
This is one birthday Speed will be talking about for years to come.
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