Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet has definitively resolved widespread speculation about his alleged secret identity as anonymous UK rapper EsDeeKid through an unexpected musical collaboration. The Oscar-nominated actor, who previously cultivated mystery by responding “No comment” to BBC inquiries, finally addressed the rumors by appearing alongside the masked drill artist in a new music video.
The visually clever video, filmed at Andover Minimarket Off Licence in north London, begins with Chalamet mimicking EsDeeKid’s signature style—showing only his eyes beneath a bandana. The actor then dramatically reveals his full face while delivering self-referential bars: “It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryin’ to stack $100 million,” followed by a nod to partner Kylie Jenner with “Girl got $1 billion.”
This strategic collaboration serves multiple purposes: it conclusively disproves theories that Chalamet and EsDeeKid are the same person while simultaneously generating substantial buzz for both artists. The partnership cleverly capitalizes on weeks of fan speculation that had intensified as EsDeeKid reached the UK top 10 charts while Chalamet promoted his upcoming film ‘Marty Supreme’—which receives several mentions in the new track.
The viral remix of EsDeeKid’s hit ‘4Raws’ has garnered significant attention across social media platforms, with prominent artists including Central Cee, Tinie Tempah, and Shaboozey praising the unexpected collaboration. Industry observers note the campaign demonstrates sophisticated cross-promotion between music and film marketing, leveraging viral speculation to maximize engagement for both Chalamet’s cinematic project and EsDeeKid’s musical career.