IShowSpeed’s latest IRL stream in South Africa took a rough turn when a weight loss drink he purchased at a local store turned out to be a powerful laxative.
The streamer drank the beverage during his livestream without fully understanding what it would do. According to viewers who tracked the timestamps, Speed took his first sip around the 2:45:52 mark of his stream.
About 30 minutes later, he realized his mistake.
Speed became visibly uncomfortable and started searching urgently for a bathroom. Viewers won’t forget when he frantically asked a child in the store where the toilet was located.
He eventually found a restroom, but not before the situation became dire. The bathroom required payment to enter—a common practice at petrol stations and rest stops in South Africa where toilets can cost a couple rand (roughly R2, which some viewers mistakenly reported as $2 USD).
The most talked-about part came next. Speed’s microphone stayed live during the bathroom visit, creating an unintentional hot mic situation. After emerging, he was heard describing the results as “not solid.”
Many weight loss drinks marketed for quick results rely on laxative or diuretic effects rather than actual fat burning. These products cause temporary scale changes through water loss and bowel movements, not genuine weight loss. Liquid laxatives can work fast—some formulations kick in within 15 to 30 minutes depending on the dose and individual response.
