Timothée Chalamet turns viral rumor into rap moment with EsDeeKid

Timothée Chalamet has officially played into and put to rest one of the wildest internet theories of the year, the idea that he was secretly British rapper EsDeeKid, by literally joining the masked artist on a surprise rap collaboration that’s got fans both laughing and obsessed.

The Marty Supreme star and EsDeeKid dropped a teaser of a remix of the underground UK rapper’s hit “4 Raws” on Instagram, showing Chalamet unmasked and confidently spitting bars alongside the still anonymous EsDeeKid in a dimly lit kitchen and back of a limo. In the clip, Chalamet leans into the viral speculation that he could be EsDeeKid’s hidden identity, an online conspiracy fueled by uncanny similarities in eye shapes, fashion choices, and internet sleuthing but flips the narrative by revealing he’s just a featured collaborator.

Chalamet’s verse is cheeky, self aware, and outright fun, name dropping Marty Supreme and even giving a shout out to his billionaire girlfriend Kylie Jenner with lines like “ my girl got a billion, ” nodding to her wildly successful beauty empire. The actor references his own rap alias Lil’ Timmy Tim, raps about stacking cash, and boasts about his Hollywood lifestyle, blending the worlds of film promo and musical flex in one unexpected package.

Before the remix dropped, speculation around Chalamet being EsDeeKid had permeated social media, with fans arguing over accents and noting that EsDeeKid’s Liverpool roots and Scouse delivery could be a cover for the Hollywood star’s surprise alter ego. Chalamet himself teased the mystery earlier in December, telling a British radio program cryptically that “ all will be revealed in due time ” when pressed about the connection.

EsDeeKid, still anonymous and known for sporting a mask and balaclava in public, has expressed no intention of lifting his own veil, but the collab moment certainly supercharged his profile: the veteran’s tracks have been trending and his monthly streams reportedly soared due to the viral rumors.

The unexpected rap moment comes smack in the middle of Chalamet’s Marty Supreme promotional tour, which itself has become something of a pop culture phenomenon with bold marketing stunts, vibrant fashion moments, and celebrity style maneuvers that some insiders say borrow inspiration from Jenner’s media savvy.

While the remix doesn’t literally prove Chalamet isn’t the elusive EsDeeKid, dropping his own verse and revealing his face effectively confirms that the two are separate performers collaborating rather than one secret double life. Still, conspiracy theorists and meme creators are having a field day, sifting every bar and facial flick for clues as if this were the latest season of a streaming mystery series.

For now, what started as a joke has become one of the most talked about entertainment moments of the year, blending music, film hype, celebrity romance, and internet lore into one unforgettable remix drop.