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YouTuber iShowSpeed goes viral after drinking traditional Maasai blood in Kenya, sparking a global conversation on cultural tourism and the power of internet fame.

American streaming sensation IShowSpeed has done it again. In a moment that has generated millions of views within hours, the YouTuber partook in the traditional Maasai rite of drinking raw cow blood mixed with milk (saroi) during his tour of the Maasai Mara.
The clip, streamed live to his 40 million subscribers, captures the raw collision of Gen Z internet culture and ancient tradition. Visibly shaken but determined, Speed downed the mixture, his reaction instantly becoming meme fodder globally. "It tastes like iron... and power," he screamed, performing his signature backflip amidst bemused Maasai elders.
While some critics online accused the streamer of treating culture as a prop, local hosts defended the interaction. "He asked to understand our ways," said a local guide. "He did not mock it; he participated. That is respect." The visit has provided priceless marketing visibility for Kenya’s tourism sector, reaching a demographic that traditional "Magical Kenya" ads rarely touch.
In an era where attention is currency, iShowSpeed’s visit is arguably more impactful than a state visit. He showed the world a Kenya that is vibrant, welcoming, and unapologetically authentic—even if it involves drinking blood on a livestream.
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