A viral claim linking YouTube star IShowSpeed to Virat Kohli’s lifestyle brand One8 has caught the attention of fans. The post on X states that Speed is set to collaborate with Kohli and become the international ambassador of One8, after an earlier partnership request was missed. However, there is still no official confirmation from IShowSpeed, Virat Kohli or One8. Many users have also raised questions on the claim and termed the viral picture as AI-generated or fake.
Claim of iShowSpeed and Virat Kohli One8 collaboration is unconfirmed
The story started with a post on X claiming that IShowSpeed first approached One8 about the collaboration. According to the post, his message was not seen. Later, during one of his livestreams, Speed reportedly talked about his desire to work with the brand.The post further claimed that One8 later reached out to them and suggested a collaboration involving Virat Kohli. It also added that Speed immediately accepted the offer and is now set to become One8’s international ambassador.However, none of these claims have been confirmed by those involved. Virat Kohli, IShowSpeed and One8 have not made any public announcement regarding such a partnership. a report of The Sunday Guardian It also said that despite growing online discussion there has been no official confirmation.
Viral picture raises questions as fans wait for official statement
The viral post also includes a picture in which IShowSpeed and Virat Kohli are sitting together in a locker room with the One8 logo visible in the background. While the photo has been widely shared, many social media users believe it to be AI-generated or edited.Many replies to the original post questioned its authenticity. Some users said that there was no reliable source behind the claim, while others pointed out that neither Speed nor Kohli had shared anything about the alleged collaboration on their official social media accounts.At this point, the partnership remains a rumor. Even though the idea of one of the world’s biggest streamers linking up with one of the biggest names in cricket has excited many fans, there is no verified evidence that the collaboration has been finalized.Until any official announcement comes from IShowSpeed, Virat Kohli or One8, the report should be considered unverified. At present, the viral post has garnered a lot of discussion, but has not been supported by any official statement.