Speculation has been swirling across social media platforms this week, suggesting that Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet might secretly be moonlighting as a rapper.

The 29-year-old star, renowned for his performances in blockbuster films like “Dune” and “Wonka,” has sparked curiosity among fans who are convinced he could be the enigmatic rapper known as EsDeeKid.

EsDeeKid, a viral sensation hailing from Liverpool, has been making waves in the music scene. His tracks have recently broken into the top 20 of the UK singles chart, fueling the rumors about his true identity.

Adding to the mystery, EsDeeKid maintains complete anonymity by always appearing masked or wearing balaclavas during performances and in photographs, keeping his identity under wraps.

Online sleuths have been drawing comparisons between Timothée Chalamet and EsDeeKid, sharing side-by-side images and pointing out resemblances that have further intensified the intrigue.

Fans have been penning on X: ‘the timothee chalamet is esdeekid theory has got to be top 5 conspiracy theories of all time.’,

Rumours have been circulating on social media this week that Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet is actually secretly a rapper

The viral star is from Liverpool and his songs have been climbing into the top 20 of the UK singles chart in recent weeks

‘Could be. Dude has the ability to sound like this from his roles and the use of a linguists and just adjusting the pitch of his voice.’,

‘Looks like his eyes’.,

‘Fav theory.’,

However others were quick to point out that EsDeeKid has a strong Scouse accent that the American star wouldn’t be able to pull off.

The rumours appear to stem from a TikTok posted on November 11, from a user named KJ Freeman who posted a clip setting out his evidence, with the caption: ‘this is going to sound crazy…’

He pointed out that the pair both have green eyes and have the same skull-print Alexander McQueen scarf.

Timothée was also seen at the London show of EsDeeKid collaborator Fakemink, reports GQ.

Freeman added in another post: ‘it’s in his DNA to do some s**t like that’.

A representative for Timothée has been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment. 

Online many have been sharing pictures of Timothée next to EsDeeKid and are pointing out the similarities

Other TikTokers took images of the actor and put fake face coverings on him to show that it could be him 

Mysteriously, EsDeeKid is completely anonymous in all of his pictures and at his shows he wears masks and balaclavas to conceal his real identity

The rumours appear to stem from a TikTok posted on November 11, from a user named KJ Freeman who posted a clip setting out his evidence, with the caption: ‘this is going to sound crazy…’

The rumours come after the actor is thought to have called it quits with girlfriend Kylie Jenner.

The actor and the makeup mogul, 28 – who shares two children with rapper Travis Scott – first sparked headlines when their unlikely romance began in April 2023 after meeting at Paris Fashion Week. 

And for months rumors of an on-again, off-again relationship have swirled around the pair.

A few weeks ago the Daily Mail reported it was officially ‘trouble in paradise’ for the Dune star and the Kylie Cosmetics billionaire.

Chalamet ‘broke up with Kylie,’ one source claimed, adding, ‘this has happened before – but she talked him into getting back together. She is crazy about him so that could well happen again.’

A second source told the Daily Mail, ‘There is trouble in paradise, but they aren’t completely over.’

They added, ‘He is filming quite a bit, and she feels that she has to chase him. She is putting in the work more than him.’ 

The timing coincides with Chalamet’s new Vogue cover interview, which many fans interpreted as him taking a subtle swipe at Jenner.

The magazine noted that the actor ‘will not talk about his relationship,’ and quoted him saying, ‘I don’t say that with any fear, I just don’t have anything to say.’

Despite not wanting to talk about his romance, the Vogue interviewer added that Chalamet ‘didn’t mind at all acknowledging the new stage of his life that he is entering into.’

He also mentioned that his sister recently welcomed a baby and his Dune co-star Zendaya is newly engaged to Tom Holland, hinting that fatherhood is something he’s now thinking about: ‘That could be on the radar.’

Jenner, meanwhile, kept things equally tight-lipped in her own 2024 British Vogue profile, telling the outlet, ‘Privacy is so important to me in life.’

But according to Radar, the makeup mogul isn’t thrilled about Chalamet’s reluctance to publicly acknowledge their romance.

Insiders told the outlet that the Vogue interview opened up an already sore spot – Jenner reportedly feels she’s doing more emotional lifting than he is.

A friend told Radar that Jenner believed they were ready to go more public and was blindsided when he brushed off the subject so lightly. 

‘Kylie was really upset by how casually Timothée dismissed the question. She honestly believed they were past the point of hiding things and that he’d want to celebrate their relationship, not act like it doesn’t exist,’ the friend said.

Though she’s been ‘shocked and heartbroken,’ sources say she’s trying to keep things upbeat for fans: ‘She’s raging, shocked and heartbroken at the same time, but, as usual, is trying to put a brave face on things by keeping posting ‘happy’ social media snaps.’

Their packed calendars haven’t helped either.

The rumours come after the actor is thought to have called it quits with girlfriend Kylie Jenner (pictured in March 2025) 

One insider familiar with the situation said, ‘It’s really strained things,’ adding that Jenner has been the one ‘reaching out, calling, visiting – but she’s beginning to feel like she’s putting in all the effort’.

That imbalance is starting to take its toll. 

‘She’s traveled everywhere to support Timothée, but he rarely returns the favor. It’s starting to really bother her,’ the source said.

Industry insiders, however, say Chalamet simply isn’t the type to put his relationships front and center. 

‘He’s never been the kind of person to make his relationships part of the spotlight,’ one told Radar.