EsDeeKid

EsDeeKid originates from Liverpool. His accent has been singled out by critics as one of his defining characteristics, helping to distinguish him within the wider field of UK rap. The Guardians "Add to playlist" column described him as having a "magnificent Scouse accent" and "entertainingly debauched lyrics", noting his rapid rise from Liverpool's underground scene. Dazed interviewed fans who have highlighted his menacing stage presence, all-black clothing and masked image as central to his appeal. == Career ==

2023–2024: Early releases and recognition EsDeeKid's first known song was a feature on "Altered" by DualSpines, released in 2023. Other non-album singles he released include "Apathy", "Slurricane" (with Fakemink), "Number (N)ine Freestyle", "Gracias", "Palaces" (with Rico Ace), "Tapped In" (with SINN6R), "Ferragamo", "Bally" (with Rico Ace), "Little Kidda" and "Warmin' Up". The song received international success and established his partnership with Rico Ace, who would later appear on some of his best-known tracks. 2025: Rebel and commercial breakthrough His debut album, Rebel, was released on 20 June 2025 through Lizzy Records. The project included the singles "LV Sandals", "5am", and "Phantom" alongside 8 other original tracks. As of March 2026, EsDeekid's most listened-to track on Spotify is "Phantom" (featuring Rico Ace). Since its release in March 2025, His shows prominently feature a heavy, almost rock-influenced live energy, with dark lighting, frequent moshing and EsDeeKid often appearing as a shadowy figure at the centre of the stage. == Identity speculation ==

In November 2025, rumours began to circulate on TikTok that EsDeeKid's actual identity was American-French actor Timothée Chalamet, with internet users noting correlations between articles of clothing and physical similarities. The theory was widely reported in music and entertainment media, and became the subject of think pieces about anonymity in popular music and the role of online speculation in shaping artist narratives. Chalamet fuelled these rumours in a December 2025 interview with Heart FM, saying: "I got no comment on that.... Two words: all will be revealed in due time." He later posted a snippet of a music video for a remix of EsDeeKid's single "4 Raws", featuring a rap verse from Chalamet himself, on his Twitter account. Other rumours surrounding his identity have alleged that EsDeeKid previously went under the alias DualSpines, noting significant correlations between his and EsDeeKid's vocals on "Altered", released on December 11, 2023 through DualSpines' Soundcloud account. In February 2026, Liverpool rapper Mazza L20 posted a picture on Instagram that he claimed showed the face of EsDeeKid, following a dispute over a song Mazza had released featuring him. == Musical style ==

EsDeeKid's music combines elements of cloud rap and trap, with atmospheric, lo-fi production and heavy bass underpinning his delivery. His lyrics often centre on drug use, nightlife, relationships and designer fashion, themes that The Guardian described as "entertainingly debauched". Critics have noted that, although his subject matter can be repetitive, his vocal timbre, phrasing and accent make his performances distinctive. Rebel was described by Tastemakers Music Magazine as drawing heavily on cloud-rap textures, with hazy synths and reverb-heavy beats that provide a backdrop for his slurred, melodic flows. Dazed and The Fader have situated him within a broader new underground of UK rap artists who move beyond drill into more experimental, internet-influenced sounds. His collaborations with fellow underground artists such as Fakemink, Rico Ace and Fimiguerrero further root him in this scene, pairing his vocals with distorted, bass-heavy beats and unconventional song structures. == Reception ==

EsDeeKid has received attention from a range of music publications. Pitchfork highlighted "Bally" as one of its "The Ones" picks and described him as a breakout artist for 2024. EsDeeKid was also featured as a cover for a magazine shoot for i-D. ==Discography==

• Rebel (2025) == Awards and nominations ==