A masked rapper from Liverpool, England, wearing a balaclava and dropping hits that refuse to leave your head, EsDeeKid has become one of the most talked‑about artists of 2025 — and not just because of his music. Suddenly, everyone is asking:

Is this mysterious rapper actually Oscar‑nominated actor Timothée Chalamet?
Why did Chalamet just join him on a new remix?
What does Kylie Jenner have to do with all of this?!

The internet couldn’t be more obsessed — and for good reason. Here’s everything you need to know about this celebrity rap mystery that’s breaking the internet.

Who Is EsDeeKid? A Rapper No One Has Seen

EsDeeKid is an English rapper from Liverpool who burst onto the scene with his unique cloud rap / trap fusion sound. He keeps his identity secret — performing with his face covered, saving his audience only glimpses of his eyes behind dark attire and a balaclava. That anonymity, combined with his distinctive Scouse accent and high‑energy tracks, has made him one of the most enigmatic figures in U.K. rap. 

His debut album, Rebel, dropped in June 2025 and quickly became one of the most streamed hip‑hop albums in the world, blending eerie beats with sharp, raw lyrics. Singles like “Phantom” and “Bally” turned heads, with Spotify numbers climbing worldwide and the album peaking on global charts. 

Despite his success, EsDeeKid always kept one thing intentionally cryptic: his face and identity. That mystery is what set off a wildfire of speculation online — especially when fans began noticing strange parallels between him and Hollywood’s most talked‑about young star.

Rumor Mill Explodes: EsDeeKid or Timothée Chalamet?

It started as a joke. Fans noticed that the anonymous rapper’s eyes and facial features beneath the mask looked a bit like Timothée Chalamet’s, the 29‑year‑old actor dominating headlines with his film Marty Supreme and red‑carpet outings with girlfriend Kylie Jenner. 

A few clips spiraled into speculation after fans used AI and social media sleuthing, pushing the idea that Chalamet could be EsDeeKid in disguise. The internet didn’t just share the theory — it built entire threads and fan art around it. 

When Chalamet was asked directly about it on the British radio show Heart Breakfast, he didn’t shoot it down — he said cryptically, “All will be revealed in due time.” That only fueled the wildfire. 

The Twist: Collaboration Instead of Denial

Then came the twist nobody saw coming.

On December 19, 2025, Timothée Chalamet dropped a surprise collaboration with EsDeeKid on a remix of the rapper’s viral hit “4 Raws.” The remix featured both artists — Chalamet appeared rapping on camera beside the masked EsDeeKid, dropping verses and nods to his film Marty Supreme along the way.

In the new 4 Raws (Remix) video, Chalamet even references his girlfriend, billionaire Kylie Jenner, with cheeky lines about her success and fortune — which, of course, added another layer to the speculation and media buzz. 

This wasn’t a half‑hearted cameo. The actor leaned into it, performing verses and helping drive the track right back into the heart of pop culture conversation — and straight into fans’ social feeds and timelines worldwide. 

So… Is Timothée Chalamet Really EsDeeKid?

Here’s where it gets interesting:
The collaboration itself seems to debunk the original theory that Chalamet secretly is EsDeeKid. When you see him rapping next to the masked artist on screen, it strongly suggests they are two separate performers — which aligns with reports that EsDeeKid has been touring Europe and performing live around the same time Chalamet was promoting his film internationally.

But in classic internet fashion, even that doesn’t put the rumors to rest entirely — some fans think the video could still be a cleverly staged reveal or promotional stunt.

Either way, the buzz isn’t dying down anytime soon.

Why This Story Is Everywhere

This saga checks every box of what makes a 2025 pop culture explosion:

  • A mysterious masked artist with no known face or identity. 

  • A superstar actor known just as much for his film roles as for his style and celebrity relationship. 

  • A viral remix that references a major upcoming movie (Marty Supreme) and a billionaire girlfriend (Kylie Jenner). 

  • And an online fanbase that insists on digging deeper every time a new clip drops.

Whether you’re a music fan, a movie buff, or just someone who loves a good mystery, this story has all the ingredients people are obsessed with right now.