Online Speculation Ties EsDeeKid to Timothée Chalamet

Speculation is mounting online that the anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid is actually Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, fueled by viral social media posts and perceived similarities between the two figures.

The theory emerged last week on TikTok, where user KJ Freeman posted a video outlining potential connections. Freeman highlighted Chalamet's appearance at a London concert by underground rapper Fakemink earlier this year. Fakemink collaborated with EsDeeKid on the track "LV Sandals," which has gained widespread popularity on TikTok. Freeman suggested that Chalamet's presence at the event, amid his busy schedule, was unusual unless he had a personal stake in the music scene. She also noted Chalamet's longstanding interest in hip-hop, including childhood videos of him rapping under the name Timmy Tim, and his recent roles involving singing and accents, such as in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" and "Wonka."

EsDeeKid, hailing from Liverpool, has built a following with his debut album "Rebel," released this summer, and tracks like "Phantom" and "4 Raws," which feature a distinctive Scouse accent influenced by UK grime and drill music. He maintains...