Intense speculation surrounding Timothée Chalamet streaming rumors has significantly raised the profile of emerging Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid. In the weeks following theories that Chalamet is secretly behind EsDeeKid’s masked persona, the artist has seen explosive gains in streaming numbers and new chart achievements across both the UK and US markets.
Timothée Chalamet, currently focused on his Oscar campaign for the Marty Supreme film, is at the center of online discussions after fan theories spread suggesting a double life as EsDeeKid. The speculation started in November when TikTok user @gothauntie0 floated the idea, using circumstantial observations to make her case. Despite a lack of evidence and no formal comment from EsDeeKid or Chalamet, the rumor quickly caught fire, leading thousands of listeners to investigate EsDeeKid’s music.
EsDeeKid, who broke out in 2024 alongside collaborator Rico Ace on the track Bally, is known for keeping his identity hidden and appearing in a balaclava. Following the viral TikTok theory, EsDeeKid’s streaming numbers surged. From November 7-13, tracks attributed to EsDeeKid topped 5.8 million official on-demand streams, tracked by data provider Luminate. This audience ballooned the next week, November 14-20, with official streams jumping to more than 9 million—a rise of 54%. Over a three-week period, EsDeeKid’s catalog experienced a remarkable 145% climb in activity.
This surge propelled June’s debut album Rebel onto the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time, reaching the 131st position in the listing dated November 29. Standout tracks like 4 Raws and Phantom also benefited from the momentum; for the week of November 14-20, 4 Raws amassed over 3 million US streams, a 56% increase over three weeks, while Phantom pulled in 2.98 million streams, a 53% jump. EsDeeKid’s Halloween single, Century, likewise flourished, hitting 1.68 million streams—an impressive 156% increase in a fortnight.
Despite the rumors and efforts to confirm any connection, neither EsDeeKid nor Timothée Chalamet has responded publicly. The intrigue of the theory and their mutual silence has, for now, only fueled further interest and social media engagement among music and film fans.
Video Game Soundtrack Propels Bershy’s Song “Radio” Into the Spotlight
While EsDeeKid’s rise is linked to celebrity rumors, Cincinnati singer-songwriter Bershy (Brea Shay) has found a surprising career resurgence thanks to the inclusion of her synth-pop track “Radio” in the video game Dispatch. Bershy’s own reflections on her recent trajectory are captured in her Instagram post, as she stated,
“Two weeks ago i didn’t really think i’d make music again,”
Brea Shay, Singer-Songwriter.
After Dispatch’s episode six, released on November 5, featured “Radio” in a party scene with clear exposure of the artist and song name, the track’s streaming numbers spiked dramatically. Luminate reports that “Radio” jumped from under 2,000 streams per week to close to 1.9 million streams for the week ending November 9. The developer behind Dispatch, AdHoc Studio, anticipated the moment, as highlighted in their YouTube comment under the music video, encouraging Bershy to embrace the sudden surge in attention. The newfound popularity has caused Bershy to reconsider putting her music career on hiatus, opening the door to further musical achievements.
AI-Created Charlie Kirk Tribute Song Sparks Controversy and Viral Fame
Elsewhere in the music industry, unusual streaming trends have emerged, most notably with an AI-generated Charlie Kirk tribute song that has become a viral sensation on TikTok. The track, “We Are Charlie Kirk” by Spaxelma—an enigmatic act absent from social media—was released on September 16, mere days after its namesake Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.
The song’s initial streaming numbers, according to Luminate, were modest at just 56,000 across November 14-17, but they soared 656% in the following week to more than 423,000. The appeal of “We Are Charlie Kirk” has less to do with musical quality and more with its AI-driven vocals, which have become a subject of ridicule online. A popular TikTok audio for the song, posted the day it debuted, bore the caption,
“this is genuinely the worst song I’ve ever f—king heard in my life bro,”
TikTok User (attribution not specified),
and has inspired over 62,000 posts on the platform. By this point, “We Are Charlie Kirk” is Spaxelma’s only release to surpass a million Spotify streams, suggesting novelty and controversy are powerful catalysts for viral cultural moments.
Spaxelma, responsible for a range of faith-oriented albums, including “Charlie Kirk Forever Alive,” has yet to offer a public identity or comment. As industry observers point out, figures like Tom MacDonald may face new forms of competition as the intersection of music, technology, and online fandom drives unpredictable streaming patterns and viral hits.
The Impact of Streaming, Social Media, and Speculation on Emerging Artists
The recent surge in Timothée Chalamet streaming rumors amplifying EsDeeKid’s reach marks a growing tendency for fan theories and celebrity intrigue to shape music consumption patterns. The intertwining of speculation, digital virality, and modern music distribution means both established and underground artists can see fortunes shift dramatically overnight. Figures such as Kyle Denis and Andrew Unterberger, key voices reporting on these trends for Billboard Pro, highlight not just the numbers but the complex and sometimes ambiguous emotions that drive listeners towards or away from artists caught in the swirl of contemporary pop culture.
As artists, fans, and digital platforms continue to interact in new ways, names like EsDeeKid, Bershy, and Spaxelma demonstrate the speed at which musical careers can evolve. Whether propelled by rumors, video game spotlights, or the headlines of AI experimentation, the data tells a story of music’s intense, unpredictable relationship with a digital-first audience. What emerges in the coming months—especially if speculation around Timothée Chalamet streaming rumors persists—will offer further insight into how fandom, identity, and technology shape the future of the industry.
