LOS ANGELES, December 20, 2025 – Timothée Chalamet has officially entered his rap era, releasing a collaborative remix with underground British artist EsDeeKid and putting an end to weeks of online speculation that the two might actually be the same person.
From Silver Screen to Sound Booth: Chalamet’s Unexpected Turn
The actor dropped the track,a remix of EsDeeKid’s single “4 Raws,” on his social media channels today,sending fans into a frenzy.
- Chalamet previously joked about a viral 2012 rap video from his high school days.
- His new film,Marty Supreme,receives critical acclaim.
The remix features Chalamet flexing his lyrical skills, dropping lines about his life and upcoming milestones. he playfully acknowledges his approaching 30th birthday on December 27 with the boast, “Lil Timmy Tin ’bout 30.” A nod to his partner, Kylie Jenner, appears in the lyric “girl got a billion,” referencing her substantial net worth.
What’s the deal with the EsDeeKid rumors? The speculation began earlier this year, fueled by observations about the striking similarities in the eyes of Chalamet and the masked rapper. Chalamet himself playfully stoked the fire in August when he attended a London show featuring rapper Fakemink, who collaborated with EsDeeKid on the song “LV Sandals.”
Last week,when directly asked about the rumors on the British radio program Heart Breakfast,chalamet remained tight-lipped. “I got no comment on that,” he stated, followed by a teasing “no comment.” When pressed about the shared eye feature, he continued to deflect, saying, “I’ve got two words on that,” before pausing dramatically. “All will be revealed in due time. That was a little more than two words.”
Chalamet also revisited a viral video from 2012, joking about his teenage rap persona, “lil Timmy Tin.” “Let me tell you,Lil Timmy does not have the same ring to it,” he quipped. “Lil Timmy sounds like something else.”
EsDeeKid, who performs while wearing a balaclava, has maintained an air of mystery, with his real name and age remaining unknown. Despite his anonymity, he’s already amassed a significant following, boasting over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify since his debut album’s release this year.
Critical Acclaim for ‘Marty Supreme’
While exploring his musical side, Chalamet is also garnering praise for his role in the new film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. The film, set to release in the U.S. on Christmas Day and in the U.K. on Boxing Day, has already received rave reviews.
One critic described Chalamet’s performance as possessing “the same irresistible, volatile energy that drove those early Al Pacino performances,” noting how the camera focuses on his expressive features, especially his eyes, which convey a deep vulnerability. The review also highlighted Chalamet’s public contemplation of achievement, referencing a speech he gave earlier this year where he expressed his desire to be considered among “the greats.”
