Jamal IShowSpeed Brother Age, Biography, Career, Net Worth In 2025
Jamal, who at birth was named Dian Jason Watkins, is an up-and-coming American content creator, also the half-brother of YouTube star IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr). What put him on the map was his appearance on his brother’s live streams, which has grown into a successful YouTube career. As of May 2025, Jamal is at the age of 16. He was born on February 13, 2008, in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Early Life and Family Background
Jamal was brought up in a family that had experience with online fame. He is a part of the IShowSpeed family, which includes his father Darren Watkins Sr. As for his mother, we don’t have many details, but Jamal has opened up about the issues they had as a young family in the public eye, which included bullying at school and also constant comparison to his older brother.
Through struggle, he did find strength, which he shared in all he put out there of himself, which included great maturity and self-awareness.
Rise to Recognition
Jamal found himself at the forefront of fame through his appearance in Speed’s videos, which played to his humorous and very genuine self. As time went by, he went from a regular guest to an up-and-coming creator with his own base of fans. His relatable and down-to-earth personality, which made him stand out from the other young streamers, drew in the viewers.
Social Media Presence
Jamal is mainly active on YouTube at the handle @FBJamal. In early 2025, he saw very quick growth, which took him over the 100,000 sub mark, and by May, he had 250,00, which is a great achievement. Also going against the grain of many in the business, Jamal doesn’t use Twitch for his streaming; instead, he does that directly on YouTube.
Active Social Platforms:
- YouTube: @BFFJamal.
- Instagram: @bigboyjamal.
- Discord: Jamal’s chicken bucket.
- Twitch, X, Snapchat: Not present or not found.
Career and Achievements
Jamal posts on a variety of topics, which include gaming, reaction videos, and lifestyle vlogs. He puts out a lot of personal content, does fan Q&As, and reports on gaming issues in great detail, for instance, of football players like Messi and Ronaldo. What he brings to the table is very much in the moment and honest, which in turn appeals to Gen Z, that is into open discussion and mental health issues.
In May 2025, Jamal reached a breakthrough, which came when he was accepted into Streamer University, a creator bootcamp that Kai Cenat put together at the University of Akron. Out of over a million who applied, only 150 were in the group, which included Jamal. Though there was a controversial issue that played out during the event that put IShowSpeed at odds with the company, it didn’t stop Jamal’s success.
Collaborations and Public Appearances
Jamal has worked with what are to be noted as great partners in Kai Cenat, 2xrakai, and Lil Tay. A standout element of that was a cooking session with Lil Tay, which we ran as a “first date,” which entertained the fans and put both of their names out there.
Personal Life
Jamal is more than just a YouTuber; he is a teen with a focus on football and gaming. He talks about what it is like to grow up in the spotlight and, at times, takes a step back from content to put his mental health and studies first.
FAQs
- Real Name: Dian Jason’s Bio.
- Age (2025): Sixteen years.
- Brother: IShow’s half-brother.
- From: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
- YouTube Channel: @FarrahJamal.
