Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet has definitively put to bed months of online speculation by releasing a surprise rap collaboration with the mysterious British artist EsDeeKid.
The Collaboration That Confirmed the Truth
On Friday 19 December 2025, the actor took to his social media accounts to share a new remix of EsDeeKid's single "4 Raws." The track features Chalamet delivering verses about his own life, effectively silencing rumours that he and the underground rapper were one and the same. In his lyrics, he references his upcoming 30th birthday on 27 December, his partner Kylie Jenner with the line "girl got a billion," and his new film Marty Supreme.
The film, directed by Josh Safdie, is set for release in the U.S. on Christmas Day and in the U.K. on Boxing Day. It has already garnered critical acclaim, with Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent awarding it four stars and praising Chalamet's "irresistible, volatile energy."
Months of Speculation and Evasive Comments
The rumour mill began churning earlier this year, primarily fueled by observations that Chalamet and the balaclava-clad EsDeeKid shared similar eyes. Speculation intensified in August when Chalamet attended a London show featuring rapper Fakemink, who appears on EsDeeKid's track "LV Sandals."
When directly questioned about the rumours last week on the British radio programme Heart Breakfast, Chalamet was playfully evasive. "I got no comment on that," he stated. Pressed further on the similarity of their eyes, he replied, "I've got two words on that," before hesitating and adding, "All will be revealed in due time."
He also joked about his old rap alias, Lil Timmy Tin, from a viral 2012 video of him performing in high school, noting "Lil Timmy does not have the same ring to it."
Unmasking the Mystery Rapper
While Chalamet's identity is now clear, EsDeeKid remains an enigma. The rapper continues to perform with his face covered, and his real name and age are unknown. Despite only releasing his debut album this year, he has amassed an impressive over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, cementing his status as a major underground force.
This collaboration serves a dual purpose: it is a creative venture for Chalamet and a masterful piece of promotion for both his musical aspirations and his upcoming film role. By engaging with the rumours directly through art, he has controlled the narrative in a uniquely modern way.
The release closes a chapter of internet detective work, proving that while the two artists may share a certain magnetic intensity in their gaze, they are distinctly separate talents—one a globally recognised actor, the other a fiercely private musical phenomenon.
