EsDeeKid, the British rapper known for keeping his identity secret, sparked controversy after publicly criticizing The Chainsmokers over a remix of his song. 4 vintages.
On January 2, he took to X to express 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 made no public comment on the situation at the time.
The duo has previously shared unofficial remixes of popular songs, 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 might be behind the character.
Chalamet even appeared on a remix of 4 vintagesrapping about his life, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and his upcoming film Marty Supreme.
This comes as EsDeeKid is gaining more attention, with his album Rebel reaching number 131 on the Billboard 200 in November.
Fans and music experts see the incident as proof of the importance of respecting artists’ work and the rules surrounding remixes.
Additionally, the controversy got EsDeeKid talked about even more and shed light on the artists they face when their music is shared without their consent.
