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EsDeeKid Calls Out The Chainsmokers Over ‘4 Raws’ Remix

In a post on X on Jan. 2, EsDeeKid wrote that the remix was "getting NUKED."

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UK rapper EsDeeKid has publicly called out The Chainsmokers after the duo shared a remix of his track “4 Raws” that he says was released without his approval.

In a post on X on Jan. 2, EsDeeKid wrote that the remix was “getting NUKED,” writing, “that chainsmokers remix is getting NUKED mate wow please. don’t remix my sh– and think it’s cool to post to all DSPs.”


Shortly afterwards, the remix appeared to be removed from YouTube and SoundCloud, though clips continued circulating on social media. The Chainsmokers had not publicly responded at the time of publication.

The incident is the latest flashpoint in a recent run of remix activity from the EDM duo, who have been posting reworks of high-profile songs to their social channels. One notable exception is The Chainsmokers’ “The Fate of Ophelia” remix with Taylor Swift, which is currently available on Spotify as an official credited release.

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EsDeeKid has had an unusually high-visibility year despite maintaining a masked, anonymous persona — including viral fan speculation that he was actor Timothée Chalamet, which culminated in Chalamet joining EsDeeKid’s “4 Raws” remix.

“It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryna stack a hundred million/ Girl got a billion/ What the f—, what a wonderful feeling,” Chalamet flexed about his beauty mogul girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.

The Oscar-nominated actor made sure to plug his upcoming Marty Supreme film, as the promo tour has taken him across the globe and even into the studio for one of the most unique campaigns Hollywood’s seen in recent years.

“My life is an opera, look at the Oscars/ Look at the groupies, look at the movies/ Look at the triple A, girl gon’ choose me/ Look at my haters, man, they wanna sue me,” he rapped.

Chalamet had previously responded to interview questions on rumours he was EsDeeKid. “All will be revealed in due time,” he told Heart Radio in the U.K. and other outlets while promoting A24’s Marty Supreme.

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EsDeeKid rode the momentum behind the bubbling speculation to a surge in streams of his Rebel album, which launched at No. 131 Billboard 200 in November.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.

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Megadeth Bring Global Farewell Tour Across the Country: Canadian Concerts of the Week

Plus, Montreal’s Loud brings his melodic rap sensibilities to his hometown, Jully Black shines as she returns to the stage in Vancouver and more.

Megadeth are coming to Canada on their farewell tour. Last summer, the heavy metal quartet announced their final hurrah, including their last album, a self-titled effort that landed at No. 4 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart and became their first No. 1 album on the Billbaord 200. As they take the stage for the final time in Canada, it’s a fitting way to close out an acclaimed decades-long career.

Francophone rapper Loud brings his signature flow to his home province, while rock band +LIVE+ continues its cross-Canada trek — against the wishes of former band members.Indie rock outfit Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs two colourful shows in Toronto, and Canadian icon Jully Black is back on the west coast for the first time in over a decade


Concert of the Week

Megadeth, Canada Life Place, London — February 28; Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa — March 1; Scotiabank Centre, Halifax — March 3; Avenir Centre, Moncton — March 4

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