Chalamet and EsDeeKid Release Remix Ending Rumors

Timothée Chalamet and British rapper EsDeeKid released a surprise collaboration on Friday, December 19, effectively ending months of online speculation that the actor was secretly performing as the masked musician. The remix of EsDeeKid's track "4 Raws," accompanied by a music video, features Chalamet rapping alongside the Liverpool artist, who maintains his signature balaclava disguise.

The rumors began earlier this year when EsDeeKid, a rising figure in the UK drill scene, gained rapid fame with his breakout single "Bally" last summer and debut album "Rebel," which peaked at number nine on the UK albums chart. Known for his thick Scouse accent and performances in all-black attire that conceals all but his eyes, EsDeeKid has kept his real identity hidden since emerging in 2023 on a feature for rapper DualSpines. His track "Phantom" has amassed over 90 million streams, and he boasts more than 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Fans pointed to similarities between EsDeeKid's visible eyes and Chalamet's, along with shared clothing items like a distinctive scarf spotted in photos. The speculation intensified after Chalamet attended a London concert featuring Fakemink, a...