Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet has dropped a clue on whether he is linked to Liverpool-based UK rapper EsDeeKid, who keeps his identity secret and has been gaining attention in the British music scene
Timothée Chalamet has fuelled speculation that he might secretly be the mysterious British rapper EsDeeKid. The Hollywood heartthrob didn’t dismiss the claims when quizzed about whether he’s the chart-climbing artist.
The musician, rumoured to hail from Liverpool, maintains anonymity by concealing much of his face during public outings and in music videos. Online detectives are adamant the ‘Wonka‘ star, 29, is moonlighting as the rapper, citing striking similarities between their noses and eyes.
When pressed about the rumours during a Heart FM interview, Timothée responded cryptically: “I’ve got no comment on that.” He continued: “I got two words on that… All will be revealed in due time.”
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Social media enthusiasts point to Timothée’s passion for hip-hop and his teenage rapping days under the alias Lil Timmy Tim. They think it is further proof of his double identity.
The actor famously created a viral statistics rap for a school assignment whilst attending LaGuardia High School, with footage from a 2012 performance still circulating online, reports the Daily Star.
The theory gained additional momentum when Timothée was photographed attending rapper Fakemink’s concert in August, following their collaboration with the 20-year-old artist.
Reacting to his appearance at the venue, one TikTok user questioned: “Why would he take time out of his day to go to that?” Another social media user commented: “There is a photo of Timothee with a mask on and he looks exactly like him, just saying.”
EsDeeKid released his first album, Rebel, in June. He has only revealed that he’s from Liverpool and continues to reside in a council house.
The rapper’s tracks have amassed millions of streams, with his song Phantom featuring Rico Ace alone being played over 90 million times on Spotify. His single Rebel climbed to number 16 on the Official UK Albums Chart.
Timothee has previously ventured into music, portraying Bob Dylan in the biographical film A Complete Unknown. The French Dispatch actor recorded multiple tracks by the legendary musician for the role, earning widespread critical praise.
His performances included some of Bob’s most iconic numbers, such as “Blowin’ in the Wind”, “House of the Rising Sun” and “Like a Rolling Stone”. Critics lauded the film, with particular acclaim for the star’s unexpectedly impressive singing abilities.
Discussing his live vocal performances for the film, Timothee revealed he’d undergone roughly five years of singing training before accepting the part. He credited the COVID pandemic with providing him the opportunity to build essential confidence in his vocal abilities ahead of filming.
Chalamet takes the lead in Dune: Part Three (Dune: Messiah), set to hit the screens on December 18. The actor is also set to star in the film High Side, portraying a MotoGP racer, scheduled for release next year.
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