Is Timothée Chalamet EsDeeKid? What the Actor Has Said About the Rapper

Timothée Chalamet has taken on a wide range of memorable roles throughout his career, portraying everyone from a legendary musician to a fictional chocolate heir. Now, fans are wondering if his most mysterious role yet could be happening offscreen—as the masked British rapper known as EsDeeKid.

The 'Dune' star showcased his musical talent in 2024 when he played Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' Soon after, speculation began to swirl online suggesting that Chalamet might secretly be the voice behind EsDeeKid, a viral rapper whose identity remains hidden. The theory gained traction as music fans noticed similarities between the rapper and the actor, sparking widespread debate across social media.

During a recent appearance on the UK radio show 'Heart Breakfast,' Timothée Chalamet added fuel to the rumours with a deliberately vague response when asked directly about the claims. Rather than confirming or denying them, he hinted that answers would come eventually, leaving fans guessing.

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Who Is EsDeeKid?

EsDeeKid is an anonymous rapper who says he hails from Liverpool and performs with his face fully covered by a balaclava. Since releasing his debut album 'Rebel' in June, the artist has seen explosive success, gaining more than 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 600,000 Instagram followers. According to his social media accounts, EsDeeKid is scheduled to tour North America and Australia in early 2026.

Why Fans Think Timothée Chalamet Is EsDeeKid?

The rumours linking Chalamet to EsDeeKid began circulating in early 2025. Fans pointed to the striking resemblance between the rapper's visible features—particularly his eyes—and those of the Oscar-nominated actor. Chalamet's long-standing love of hip-hop and rap music has only added to the intrigue.

Speculation intensified later that year when Chalamet attended a London concert by Fakemink, an artist featured on EsDeeKid's song LV Sandals. To many fans, the appearance felt like more than a coincidence.

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Has Timothée Chalamet Confirmed the Rumours?

Despite repeated questions, Chalamet has not confirmed whether he is EsDeeKid. In another 'Heart Breakfast' appearance in December 2025, he avoided a clear answer when asked if the rapper was his alter ego, choosing instead to sidestep the question. When hosts pressed him further and cited similarities such as shared fashion accessories, he once again teased that clarity would come in time.

However, some evidence suggests Chalamet may not be behind the mask after all. EsDeeKid performed live in Milan on 9th October 2025, during a window that overlapped with Chalamet's confirmed appearance at a New York screening of 'Marty Supreme.' Given the time difference and travel constraints, it would have been nearly impossible for him to attend both events.

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Has Timothée Chalamet Rapped Before?

While the EsDeeKid mystery remains unsolved, Chalamet's interest in rap music is well-documented. He has openly named Kid Cudi as one of his favourite artists and has performed rap publicly on multiple occasions. In 2020, he played a fictional rapper during a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch, and years earlier, he went viral under the nickname Lil Timmy Tim after performing at New York's LaGuardia High School.

During his radio interview, Timothée Chalamet even joked about the name Lil Timmy Tim, acknowledging that it might not have the strongest stage appeal.

For now, whether Timothée Chalamet is secretly EsDeeKid remains unanswered. Until a definitive reveal happens, fans will continue analysing every clue—and every carefully worded comment—for signs of the truth.

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