The internet is going wild over a new theory. A lot of people on TikTok now believe that a hidden U.K. rapper named EsDeeKid might actually be actor Timothée Chalamet in disguise. It sounds ridiculous, but the theory has gone so viral that people are now digging up every scrap of “evidence” they can find.
This all started when TikToker K. J. Freeman posted a video explaining why she thinks Chalamet could be the man behind the mask. Her video spread fast, and fans instantly jumped in with their own clues and guesses.
Here’s what we know about EsDeeKid. He is a rapper from Liverpool who started rising on the charts in 2024. His whole image is built around mystery. He always hides his face with a balaclava or some kind of mask and barely posts anything online. Fans are obsessed with figuring out who he really is.
The first big connection people are pointing to is Chalamet’s love for hip hop. He talks about it in almost every interview. So it wouldn’t be surprising if he secretly wanted to make music himself. But he could never release rap tracks as Timothée Chalamet. Actors who try music often get clowned, and the projects usually flop. So going undercover would actually be the smartest move.
Freeman even pointed out that Jamie Foxx is one of the only actors who successfully became a musician, and he still had people doubting him. For someone as famous as Chalamet, releasing a rap album openly would risk his whole career. But if he hid behind a mask and built a separate persona, he could experiment without judgement. That is why some people think the anonymity is protecting someone who already has a huge career.
Then there’s the concert theory. Last year Chalamet suddenly showed up at a very small underground show in London. He almost never shows up at tiny events like that because fans would mob him. But the rapper hosting the show is close friends with EsDeeKid. So people think Chalamet wasn’t there just to listen. He might have been there to support a friend from his secret music life.
Fans also pointed out that both Chalamet and EsDeeKid seem to have the same bandana. It’s not solid proof, but TikTok is treating it like a clue. People have even made videos comparing their eyes, though those aren’t exactly reliable, just entertaining.
The one thing that makes people doubt the theory is EsDeeKid’s strong Liverpool accent. But Chalamet is known for changing his voice for roles. So some fans claim the accent doesn’t rule anything out.
For now, it’s still just a fun internet mystery. And until EsDeeKid takes off the mask, TikTok is going to keep guessing.