Timothée Chalamet has finally put an end to weeks of online speculation linking him to the anonymous UK rapper EsDeeKid, choosing an unexpected but highly effective way to shut down the rumours: a collaboration.
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared alongside the masked drill artist in a new remix video for EsDeeKid’s Top 40 hit 4Raws, decisively proving that the two are not the same person. The conspiracy theories had gained traction after fans claimed EsDeeKid’s eyes resembled Chalamet’s, fueling jokes and viral posts across social media. Chalamet only added to the intrigue earlier this week by responding to questions with a teasing, “No comment… all in due time.”
In the newly released video, Chalamet leans directly into the rumours. The clip opens with him showing only his eyes, mirroring EsDeeKid’s signature masked look, before he pulls down the bandana to reveal his face and delivers a playful verse name-checking his own fame and fortune. He even references his relationship with Kylie Jenner in a line that quickly caught fans’ attention.
Filmed at a convenience store in north London, the video was reposted by EsDeeKid and spread rapidly online. The collaboration sparked reactions from major names in music, with artists like Central Cee, Tinie Tempah and Shaboozey chiming in with amused and enthusiastic responses.
The moment also doubled as savvy promotion. Chalamet slipped in multiple references to his upcoming film Marty Supreme, extending a marketing strategy that has already blurred the lines between pop culture, internet humour and traditional press tours.
While the theory that Chalamet was secretly living a double life as a Liverpool drill rapper was always implausible, the way it ended reflects the actor’s growing reputation for embracing internet culture rather than avoiding it. By turning speculation into spectacle, Chalamet didn’t just silence the rumours — he turned them into a viral moment that benefited everyone involved.
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