Know more about Samuel I, professionally known as Slipz, and widely recognized for being the cameraman of IShowSpeed aka Speed
The camera operator is making headlines after recently posting videos and footages of Speedโs injury amid a controversy in Norway.
For the unfamiliar, earlier Slipz, IShowSpeedโs cameraman and friend, took to X Twitter and released two pictures of the streamerโs injury that he had sustained in Norway.
On July 3, IShowSpeed hosted an IRL stream from Oslo, Norway, where he was mobbed by fans, some of whom assaulted him as he was being escorted away.
During the same broadcast, the Ohio native injured his ankle while performing Cristiano Ronaldoโs iconic post-goal celebration. Slipz shared two photos of Speedโs injured ankle on July 4, 2024, and commented on the situation while criticizing the fansโ behavior.
Who is Slipz real name Samuel I cameraman and personal assistant of iShowSpeed aka Speed
Taking the issue on X, Slipz penned, โThis is not love. Knowing Speed has just broke his foot and still assaulted him trying to exit.
โAlmost seriously injured Speed, myself & our ground team. Damaged our vehicle. Broke windows at an innocent shop. This is the worst reception of any country thus far. Be better humans.โ
This is not love. knowing Speed has just broke his foot and still assaulted him trying to exit. almost seriously injured Speed, myself & our ground team. Damaged our vehicle. Broke windows at an innocent shop.
This is the worst reception of any country thus far. Be better humans pic.twitter.com/jeYsQ29qUC— slipz (@slipperrz) July 3, 2024
Alongside this caption, Slipz shared two video clips. In a 39-second footage, we can see fans assaulting Speed as he was being escorted.
Some fans were spotted throwing things at him while others were grabbing his hands and some were even pulling his hairs.
A few fans were standing at his carโs roof, while others had blocked the road. It was really an uncomfortable video on the internet. An another 4-second clip shows Speedโs damaged car.
Later, in another tweet, Slipz posted two pictures revealing the injuries sustained by the YouTuber.
The video of the incident is now making rounds on internet with many fans calling describing the incident โAwful.โ
Speedโs ankle. https://t.co/KdAyooqotP pic.twitter.com/0Q5LdY2LUX
— slipz (@slipperrz) July 3, 2024
What Did IShowSpeed Say?
On the same day, IShowSpeed expressed his discontent with the situation on his alternate X handle, @ronaldobetter07.
The 19-year-old streamer penned, โThey f**king pulled my hair out and threw p**s on me, and some random f**king dude jumped in my car and started tweaking, hell f**king no, Iโm f**king pi**ed.โ
they fucking pulled my hair out and threw piss on me and some random fucking dude jumped in my car and started tweaking hell fucking no iโm fucking pissed
— ronaldobetter (@ronaldobetter07) July 3, 2024
In a recent livestream while describing the incident, IShowSpeed described the fansโ behavior in Norway as โinhumane.โ
About Slipz aka Samuel I
For the curious, as per his official LinkedIn profile, Slipz has been working as a personal assistant and videographer for IShowSpeed since January 2022.
Sam, known online as Slipz is a fast-paced, high work rate full time Personal Assistant and Videographer/Content director for IShowSpeed.
Additionally, since May 2023, he has been serving as a camera operator and assistant for Kai and Speedโs show.
While there is no information available about his educational background, Samuel describes himself on LinkedIn as a โfast-paced, high work rate full-time assistant, videographer/content director for IShowSpeed.โ
He also mentions having over four years of experience in video production, working with high-profile artists and influencers across the U.S. Slipz has been assisting Speed in various challenges, films his IRL streams, and is always available when Speed needs him.
Previously, he made headlines when he accepted a $10,000 bribe from Kermit the Frog to quick-sell Speedโs 96 overall Ronaldo card on FIFA.
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