Timothée Chalamet has finally put to bed the persistent rumours that he is the mysterious Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid, by performing alongside him in a brand-new music video.

For weeks, fans speculated that the Oscar-nominated actor was secretly living a double life as the masked drill artist, who only ever reveals his eyes. Observers noted a possible resemblance between Chalamet’s eyes and those glimpsed through EsDeeKid’s signature mask. When questioned earlier this week by the BBC, Chalamet coyly replied,

“No comment… You’ll see, all in due time.”

The Big Reveal

Chalamet, who went by the hip-hop name Lil Timmy Tim during high school, confirmed the distinction in a remix video of EsDeeKid’s top 40 hit “4Raws”, in which he raps alongside the musician.

The video cleverly references the previous rumours: Chalamet begins with only his eyes visible, mirroring EsDeeKid’s masked persona, before pulling down the bandana and delivering his lines:

“It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryin’ to stack $100 million.”

He even drops a nod to his partner Kylie Jenner with the lyric:

“Girl got $1 billion.”

The clip was filmed at Andover Minimarket Off Licence in north London and reposted by EsDeeKid on social media, putting to rest weeks of speculation.

Viral Response and Pop Culture Impact

The collaboration has already gone viral. British rapper Central Cee responded with laughing and crying emojis, while Tinie Tempah commented, “Hahha this is sickkk.” US artist Shaboozey predicted chart success, writing, “This going #1.”

In addition, Chalamet cleverly incorporated references to his upcoming film, Marty Supreme, tying the viral clip into a broader marketing campaign. BBC Radio One’s Greg James had asked him about the EsDeeKid connection earlier, to which Chalamet said,

“All will be revealed in due time.”

Fans can now see that while Chalamet clearly enjoys rapping, he is not the elusive Liverpool drill star. Many noted the difficulty of convincingly performing with EsDeeKid’s Liverpudlian accent, further debunking the rumours.

Key Takeaways

• Timothée Chalamet collaborates with EsDeeKid on the “4Raws” remix.
• The video quashes persistent rumours that Chalamet is the masked rapper.
• Chalamet references his wealth and partner Kylie Jenner in playful bars.
• Filmed in north London, the clip ties into Chalamet’s film Marty Supreme marketing.
• The collaboration has gone viral, with celebrity endorsements from Central Cee, Tinie Tempah, and Shaboozey.

This viral video not only settles the speculation but also highlights Chalamet’s versatility, bridging Hollywood stardom with UK hip-hop culture in a playful, memorable way.