Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet has directly addressed and seemingly put to bed the persistent online rumours that he is secretly the British rapper EsDeeKid. In a surprising twist, he did so not with a statement, but through a musical collaboration, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
From Rumours to a Rap Verse
The speculation that Chalamet and EsDeeKid were the same person gained significant traction during the actor's press tour for his upcoming film, Marty Supreme. Fans had pointed to perceived similarities in voice, timing, and public appearances. However, Chalamet has now offered a definitive answer. He and EsDeeKid shared a snippet of a remixed version of the track "4 Raws" on Instagram.
The brief clip features a confident, unmasked Timothee Chalamet strutting alongside the still-obscured rapper. The actor delivers his own rap verses, which cleverly reference his cinematic work and public life. In his lines, he mentions Marty Supreme, his A-list status, and even playfully embraces his long-running nickname, "Lil' Timmy Tim."
Chalamet's Confident Bars and Oscar Hopes
Chalamet's verse is boisterous and self-referential. "Trying to stack $100 million, girl got $1 billion, what the fuck what a wonderful feeling," he raps. He further flaunts his Hollywood life with the lines, "My life is an opera, look at the Oscars, look at the groupies, look at the movies, look at the triple-A girl gon' choose me."
This collaboration marks one of the more unconventional moments in Chalamet's promotional campaign for Marty Supreme. The actor is reportedly hoping this role will secure him his first Academy Award, after missing out last year for A Complete Unknown. While he didn't win the Oscar, that film's soundtrack earned a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Putting Speculation to Rest
The new musical partnership appears designed to conclusively end the alter ego theories. It confirms Chalamet's involvement as a featured collaborator rather than a hidden identity. The actor has spoken openly in the past about his admiration for hip-hop, and his playful yet confident delivery on the remix showcases this genuine interest in the genre.
While the mystery around EsDeeKid and Timothee Chalamet seems to have run its course, the fascination with celebrity alter egos persists in Hollywood. Fans continue to draw connections between other high-profile stars and anonymous creative personas, keeping the rumour mill active.
