The canceled race between Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles has led to a social media exchange involving YouTuber iShowSpeed.
The cancelled highly anticipated showdown between NFL superstar Tyreek Hill and Olympic champion Noah Lyles has triggered unexpected drama involving popular YouTuber and streamer, iShowSpeed.
What was once hailed as a thrilling clash of athletic disciplines of football versus track has now devolved into a public dispute, shedding light on the increasingly tangled relationship between sports and influencer culture.
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The Hype Before the Fall
Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill
Noah Lyles (L) took a jibe at Tyreek Hill (R) after winning a race in early 2025. (Photo Courtesy)
The concept of Hill racing Lyles quickly gained momentum online, with fans from both the NFL and track and field eager to see how the two speedsters would stack up.
Adding fuel to the buzz was iShowSpeed, known for his animated personality and huge social media following.
Speed eagerly promoted the race through livestreams and viral posts, helping to build anticipation among his millions of followers.
However, the excitement was short-lived when Lyles unexpectedly pulled out of the race.
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Tyreek Hill vs IShowSpeed After Noah Lyles Cancellation
Tyreek Hill vs IShowSpeed
Mr Beast (left), iShowspeed (middle) and Noah Lyles (right) after their celebrity race.
In the fallout, Tyreek Hill took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his displeasure, and turning his attention to IShowSpeed.
"Hey @ishowspeedsui, since @LylesNoah is ducking from me…I’m free to race you," wrote the NFL Star.
Speed has previously showcased his mettle, racing against Lyles in 2024 with the results surprising many despite the obvious Olympic champion's triumph.
Since then, the internet sensation has continued to be involved in the track and field scene even challenging the likes of women's 100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson.
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