- Timothée Chalamet posted a video rapping alongside masked artist EsDeeKid, addressing long-running rumours that they are the same person.
- The clip, shot in north London, shows Chalamet briefly mirroring EsDeeKid’s masked look before revealing his face and dropping bars.
- The duet has gone viral, drawing reaction from artists including Central Cee, Tinie Tempah and Shaboozey.
Chalamet joins EsDeeKid in viral remix
Timothée Chalamet has moved to end speculation that he secretly performs as masked rapper EsDeeKid. The Oscar-nominated actor posted a short video of himself on a remix of EsDeeKid’s top-40 track “4Raws,” appearing to nod to the rumours before rapping on the track.
The clip was filmed at Andover Minimarket Off Licence in north London and was reposted by EsDeeKid, quickly gathering millions of views and social-media reactions.
How the rumours started
Speculation began after fans noted a resemblance between Chalamet’s eyes and the only visible part of EsDeeKid’s face. The mystery fed online sleuthing as EsDeeKid rose in the UK charts and Chalamet promoted his new film.
When asked earlier this week about the connection, Chalamet told the BBC: “No comment… You’ll see, all in due time.” He has previously used the nickname Lil Timmy Tim in high school, which added fuel to the online chatter.
What the video shows
The music video opens with Chalamet showing only his eyes, mirroring EsDeeKid’s trademark masked look. He then drops the bandana and raps: “It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryin’ to stack $100 million.” He also references his partner, Kylie Jenner, with the line: “Girl got $1 billion.” The clip also name-checks his upcoming film, Marty Supreme, tying into a savvy cross-promotional push.
Embedded posts
BBC video (Chalamet interviewed about the rumours): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwyx38lz4n6o
Instagram repost by Greg James (“all was revealed” caption): https://www.instagram.com/p/DSITcVIjYPh/?hl=en
Industry response and realism
While fans enjoyed the reveal, many commentators called the idea of Chalamet doubling as a Liverpudlian drill artist unlikely. The clip leans into the joke, and other musicians piled in with praise: Central Cee replied with laughing emojis, Tinie Tempah called it “sickkk,” and US artist Shaboozey predicted chart success.
The collaboration appears to be a light-hearted end to weeks of speculation rather than a serious claim that the two personas are one. By appearing on the remix, Chalamet both acknowledged the rumours and used the moment to support EsDeeKid and promote his own film projects.
What comes next
The short video became an instant viral moment, demonstrating how celebrity sightings and online detective work can quickly turn into pop-culture events. Whether fans see this as confirmation or playful teasing, the collaboration has raised EsDeeKid’s profile and given Chalamet another headline-grabbing moment ahead of his film release.
Image Referance: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79x4yqx0ngo
