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.