Esdeekid—a British rapper from Liverpool who conceals his face with a balaclava, keeping his real name, age, and biography a secret. Fans note his threatening appearance, style, and masked persona as key elements of his appeal.He began uploading his music to SoundCloud and Bandlab (an online music creation platform that combines the functions of a digital audio workstation, a social network, and cloud storage) in 2024, quickly gaining local recognition. One of his first singles, released outside of an mixtape, was «Bally» featuring Rico Ace, which was featured in the «The Ones» column of Pitchfork magazine.
The single has been named one of the year’s most outstanding tracks, and Esdeekid has been named the star of 2024.
Rebel served as the debut mixtape, released on June 20, 2025. The project featured «Phantom, ” „5am, ” and nine other tracks. The album charted in the UK and Ireland, peaking at number 16 on the British chart, and also appeared on national charts in European countries including Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The mixtape reached the 23rd spot on the Billboard 200 in the US.
As of 2026, Esdeekid’s most popular track on Spotify is «Phantom,» which has accumulated over 300 million streams across all platforms.
Esdeekid is a vibrant representative of the new wave of British underground rap. His work extends beyond drill into experimental soundscapes shaped by internet culture. The artist’s music blends atmospheric lo-fi, elements of cloud rap, and trap with heavy, distorted bass.
Stylistically, Esdeekid employs a cool delivery, evoking associations with American underground artists like Ka from Brooklyn and the beloved Billy Woods of Pithcfork. Nevertheless, the British influence is clearly audible in his style: the artist integrates Caribbean motifs into the beats—elements characteristic of British rap and grime—which are particularly evident in the rhythmic flow; the bobbing transitions from stressed to unstressed syllables are subtly colored by a Scouse accent.
The music magazine Tastemakers described Rebel as an album «largely rooted in cloud rap textures, featuring hazy synthesizers and heavy reverberating beats that create a backdrop for his indistinct melodic flourishes.»
EsDeeKid’s track themes revolve around nightlife, relationships, substance use, and design fashion—the latter being an integral part of the artist’s persona. His highly private image is complemented by a strong interest in fashion; the artist can often be seen attending fashion shows either as a spectator or as one of the event’s headliners.
The Guardian described this set of the artist’s tracks as «entertainingly decadent.» Despite critics sometimes pointing to the homogeneity of the content, there is unanimous agreement that the unique timbre, unconventional track structure, and recognizable delivery—specifically the accent that differs from the typical sound of foreign tracks—make his style distinct.
It gained additional popularity due to its resemblance to the American-French actor Timothée Chalamet.
Social media suggested that Esdeekid was an alter ego of the star from «Dune,» due to the similar eye shape and the actor’s interest in British underground culture. Users also argued the similarity stemmed from Chalamet’s ability to do a British accent (from filming «The King») and the shared bandana worn by young people.
At the end of 2025, Timmy Tim (Timothée Chalamet) and Esdeekid released a joint remix of the track «4 Raws, ” along with a music video, which was part of the promotion for the film „Marty Supreme.“ Shortly before this, the actor hinted in an interview that a secret was about to come to light. The drop was hotly debated online, and many fans of the artists viewed the collaboration as a trick, given that the rapper never revealed his face. The release went viral and solidified the artist’s standing in the industry.
Esdeekid’s success shows that a combination of a new sound, interesting lyrics, a unique accent, and a mystical image can allow an artist to rapidly capture an audience’s attention and help shift the balance of power within the industry.
Key success factors include a unique style and presentation, active discussion across social media, collaborations, and the virality of tracks. This musician serves as an example of how a career can rapidly advance in the age of digital platforms.
