EsDeeKid, British rapper known for keeping his identity a secret, sparked controversy after publicly criticizing The Chainsmokers over a remix of his song 4 raw materials.
On January 2, he took to X to vent his frustration, calling the remix “getting NUKED” and urging the duo not to post his music without permission.
Shortly after his post, the remix was removed from YouTube and SoundCloud, though clips continued to circulate on social media.
However, The Chainsmokers have not publicly commented on the situation at the time.
The duo has previously shared unofficial remixes of popular songs, aside from their official remix of Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” on Spotify.
EsDeeKid’s anonymous identity has sparked plenty of curiosity online, including rumors that actor Timothée Chalamet may be behind the persona.
Chalamet even appeared on a remix of 4 raw materialsraps about his life, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and his upcoming movie Marty Supreme.
This situation 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 showing how important it is to respect artists’ work and the rules surrounding remixes.
Also, the controversy made EsDeeKid even more talked about and featured artists when their music is shared without their consent.
