Is EsDeeKid secretly Timothée Chalamet?
Almost certainly not, of course. But that hasn’t stopped some from gleefully running with the conspiracy theory in recent days, all while the ever-roaring Marty Supreme promo machine kicks into higher and higher gears.
For those unfamiliar, EsDeeKid is a rising rap artist from Liverpool who has cultivated a remarkably strong sense of mystery surrounding his public persona, typically obscuring his face in photos and only sporadically updating fans through social media.
“LV Sandals,” an EsDeeKid track featuring Fakemink and Rico Ace, is on track to hit 3 million views on YouTube. Other key tracks include “Phantom,” also featuring Rico Ace, and last month’s “Century.”
Chalamet, meanwhile, is a two-time Oscar nominee whose roster of acclaimed work includes performances as real-life legend Bob Dylan (2024’s A Complete Unknown) and the Frank Herbert-created character Paul Atreides (the Dune franchise).
The TC x EsDeeKid conspiracy theory chatter appears to have first caught fire on TikTok before spreading elsewhere. Those in support of the theory, whether earnestly or in jest, have pointed to the actor’s well-documented affinity for rap and his reported attendance at a Fakemink show in London as key points.
Complex has reached out to reps for Chalamet and EsDeeKid for comment, mainly just for the sheer hell of it. This story may be updated.
Regardless of the veracity of such conspiracy-minded claims, the timing couldn’t be better. Chalamet has been in full-fledged performance art mode as of late in support of the upcoming Marty Supreme, the aforementioned Josh Safdie-directed table tennis epic that’s set to hit theaters on Christmas Day.
Complex caught an advance screening of the A24-backed film, and the usual embargo requirements prevent us from saying much for now. Just be sure to see it on the biggest screen possible when it opens next month.