https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/entertainment/timothee-chalamet-esdeekid-rumors-intl-scli
Resolution criteria
This market resolves YES if Timothy Chalamet is publicly confirmed or definitively revealed to be EsDeeKid before December 31, 2026. Resolution requires official confirmation from either Chalamet, EsDeeKid, their representatives, or credible investigative journalism that conclusively establishes their identity as the same person. Speculation, circumstantial evidence, or unconfirmed reports do not qualify. The market resolves NO if the deadline passes without such confirmation.
Background
Timothée Chalamet is feeding speculation that he could be the anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid, a viral musician who released his debut album "Rebel" in June and has 11.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. EsDeeKid originates from Liverpool and performs with his face concealed by a balaclava, having not publicly disclosed his real name, age or detailed biographical information.
When directly asked if he is EsDeeKid on the Heart Breakfast radio show in December 2025, Chalamet replied "I got no comment on that" and later said "all will be revealed in due time". As of November 2025, neither Chalamet nor EsDeeKid has publicly confirmed any connection, and no evidence beyond visual comparison and circumstantial observations has been produced.
Considerations
Investigative journalism has indicated that a link between EsDeeKid and Chalamet was unlikely, citing an October 2025 concert in Milan that EsDeeKid performed while Chalamet was reported to be in New York City. Additionally, a CashApp profile linked to EsDeeKid lists a different name entirely, though this could be a deliberate misdirection. Chalamet has a documented history with hip-hop, having performed as "Lil Timmy Tim" in school, which some cite as supporting the theory.
Update 2025-12-29 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): The creator is waiting for more definitive evidence before resolving the market early, even if evidence suggests they are separate people. They are monitoring the Polymarket resolution on this topic and are open to arguments in the comments about whether there is sufficient evidence to resolve early.
1,000@SpencerPogorzelski I want to wait a little longer to see if there is more definitive evidence that they are separate people. The poly market on this hasn’t resolved yet.
https://polymarket.com/event/timothy-chalamet-confirmed-to-be-esdeekid-by-june-30
@SpencerPogorzelski but feel free to make the case in the comments if you disagree and think there is enough evidence to resolve early. I haven’t fully scrutinized the video or all the media around it.
Here’s some more that’s interesting
@Yiddishe_Kupp1980 fair enough. If they appeared together in public that would be enough for NO but video could technically still be edited. The leaks of Es face and pics of them together are enough to convince me beyond a reasonable doubt though
