The internet is currently gripped by a fascinating mystery: is acclaimed British actor Timothée Chalamet secretly leading a double life as EsDeeKid, a masked rapper from Liverpool? For weeks, social media platforms have been flooded with theories suggesting that the Hollywood star's passion for rap music has evolved into a fully-fledged side project under the concealed identity of EsDeeKid.
The Viral Speculation and AI 'Reveal'
Fuel was added to the fire when some dedicated netizens employed artificial intelligence tools in an attempt to digitally remove the face cover typically worn by EsDeeKid during performances. The results, which they claimed revealed Chalamet's features, sent the rumour mill into overdrive. As a long-time, self-professed fan of the rap genre, the theory seemed plausible to many fans online.
The speculation grew so loud that it eventually reached Timothée Chalamet himself. Instead of issuing a standard denial, the actor chose a uniquely creative and cryptic way to address the rumours. He collaborated directly with EsDeeKid on a new track and music video titled "4 Raws Remix."
Decoding '4 Raws Remix': Shout-outs and Sly Nods
The release of "4 Raws Remix" served as a major plot twist in this ongoing online saga. The song features several direct references to Chalamet's professional life, including shout-outs to his upcoming film, "Marty Supreme." It also contains a veiled nod to his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, with the lyric, "My girl got a billion."
In what fans are calling a masterful, sly wink at the alter ego rumours, Timothée Chalamet appears in the video wearing a bandana that covers part of his face. He pointedly pulls it down as his verse begins, rapping: "It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryin’ to stack $100 million / Girl got a billion / What the fuck, what a wonderful feeling." The video shows the actor posing in a kitchen and the back of a limousine alongside the still-masked EsDeeKid.
Chalamet's Cryptic 'No Comment' and Fan Frenzy
The mystery deepened when Timothée Chalamet appeared on the "Heart Breakfast" show to promote "Marty Supreme." When directly questioned about whether he was moonlighting as the Liverpool rapper, his response was deliberately elusive. "I got no comment on that," he stated, followed by the tantalising hint: "Two words: All will be revealed in due time."
The music video did little to clarify the situation, primarily because EsDeeKid's face remained covered throughout, leading to further speculation that it might have been a stand-in. However, the collaboration undeniably proved Chalamet's serious skills as a British emcee, solidifying the netizens' core claim about his hidden talent.
Social media reaction to the release was instantaneous and ecstatic. Fans were momentarily stunned by the "iconic" nature of the collaboration, pausing their detective work to simply enjoy the moment. Reactions flooded in, with users declaring it the "biggest collab of the century" and "the greatest thing that’s happened this year." The excitement manifested in all-caps comments like "ICONIC SH*T," "NO WAYYYY," and predictions of "OSCAR AND GRAMMY INCOMING." One fan summarised the cultural impact perfectly, stating, "This is my roman empire," while another crowned Chalamet the "coolest white boy of all time."
Whether Timothée Chalamet and EsDeeKid are one and the same remains officially unconfirmed. But through the "4 Raws Remix" collaboration and his cryptic comments, the actor has masterfully turned an internet rumour into a captivating piece of performance art, leaving the world eagerly awaiting the next clue.
