Chalamet Addresses EsDeeKid Rapper Rumors

Timothée Chalamet addressed persistent rumors linking him to the anonymous UK rapper EsDeeKid during a radio interview in London this week, offering a cryptic response that neither confirmed nor denied the speculation.

The 29-year-old actor appeared on Heart FM's Breakfast show on Thursday to promote his upcoming film Marty Supreme, set for release on Christmas Day. Hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden raised the topic of online theories suggesting Chalamet is the artist behind EsDeeKid, a Liverpool-based rapper known for his balaclava-clad anonymity and Scouse accent. Chalamet paused before replying, "I've got no comment on that." When pressed further, he added, "I've got two words on that... All will be revealed in due time," acknowledging with a laugh that the phrase exceeded two words.

The rumors gained traction in November after a video by cultural critic KJ Freeman outlined potential connections between the two. Fans on platforms like TikTok pointed to similarities, including the double "ee" in their names, close-up images of their eyes, and Chalamet's recent buzz cut resembling EsDeeKid's style. Additional theories highlighted Chalamet's lifelong interest in hip-hop;...