EsDeeKid, a British rapper known for keeping his identity a secret, sparked controversy after publicly criticizing The Chainsmokers for a remix of his song. 4 raw.
On January 2, he took to X to vent his frustration, calling the remix “getting NUKED” and urging the duo not to release their music without permission.
Shortly after its release, the remix was removed from YouTube and SoundCloud, although clips continued to circulate on social media.
However, The Chainsmokers have not made any public comments on the situation at that time.
The duo has shared unofficial remixes of popular songs before, except for their official remix of Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” on Spotify.
EsDeeKid’s anonymous identity has sparked a lot of curiosity online, including rumors that actor Timothée Chalamet could be behind the character.
Chalamet even appeared on a remix of 4 rawrapping about his life, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and his upcoming movie Marty Supreme.
This situation comes as EsDeeKid gains more attention, with his album Rebel peaking at number 131 on the Billboard 200 in November.
Fans and music experts see the incident as an example of how important it is to respect artists’ work and the rules around remixes.
Furthermore, the controversy made EsDeeKid even more talked about and highlighted the face that artists face when their music is shared without their consent.
