Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet has dropped a point out for Championship facet Wrexham in a video with Liverpool-based rapper EsDeeKid
Timothée Chalamet has dropped a stunning shout-out to Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham in a brand new rap clip. The Oscar-nominated actor seems alongside masked Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid in a remix of the monitor 4 Raws, delivering the ten-word line: “Acquired mannequin b****es in Peckham/I am Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham.”
Deadpool star Reynolds, who co-owns the Welsh membership with fellow Hollywood A-lister Rob Mac, has overseen one of the outstanding turnarounds in fashionable soccer. Since being purchased by the movie star duo in February 2021, the Crimson Dragons have risen from the Nationwide League to the Championship after reaching three promotions in a row.
The membership has additionally attracted international consideration due to the success of the hit Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham. Chalamet‘s sudden reference highlights simply how a lot Wrexham’s possession has turn into a cultural speaking level.
The collaboration additionally places to relaxation one of many stranger movie star conspiracies of the yr. Followers have lengthy speculated that Chalamet secretly moonlights as EsDeeKid – a masked Liverpudlian rapper identified for hiding his face behind a hoodie and solely exhibiting his eyes.
The speculation just lately picked up tempo after the actor was interviewed by the BBC. Throughout the chat, Chalamet was requested instantly by correspondent Colin Paterson: “EsDeeKid. What’s going on?”
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He shook his head and replied: “No remark.” When pushed additional, Paterson prompt he attempt a Scouse accent. Chalamet politely refused, replying solely: “You will see… all in due time.”
EsDeeKid, named considered one of Pitchfork’s breakout stars of 2024, launched his debut album Insurgent in June. Regardless of a number of concert events and public appearances, his identification – together with his age and actual identify – has remained a secret.
Nonetheless, he has revealed on social media that he nonetheless lives in a council home, sustaining his grassroots persona. Followers have scrutinised each element of the rapper’s look, from his eye form handy veins, in a mixture of disbelief and amusement.
Feedback on Reddit and Instagram vary from playful theories that Chalamet is EsDeeKid, to solutions that he’s merely lending his star energy to spice up the profile of a rising UK rapper. One fan wrote: “I simply checked out this as nicely, and 100% agree. Additionally discover within the EsDeeKid pics he’s going through downward or pulling his eyes down in order that they appear completely different.”
One other joked: “Guys, I did an enormous evaluation pics of Timothée’s palms vs. EsDeeKid’s palms. Identical actual palms. Identical vein placement and every little thing. Actually proof.”
Within the quick remix clip, Chalamet raps alongside EsDeeKid in footage filmed on the Andover Minimarket Off Licence in north London. He additionally references his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, saying: “It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’ / Tryna stack 100 million / Woman bought a billion / What the f***? What a beautiful feelin’.”
He additionally plugs his upcoming movie Marty Supreme, a Fifties sports activities drama about desk tennis, by which he stars as Marty Mauser, a shoe-store clerk chasing sporting glory. The movie, which is ready to be launched on Boxing Day, is described by Chalamet as an “antidote to darkish instances” and options themes not dissimilar to Wrexham’s rise on the pitch.
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