As the new year began, EsDeeKid publicly challenged EDM duo The Chainsmokers over an unauthorized remix of his 2025 track “4 Raws.”
The masked rapper from Liverpool took to X to speak up.
He expressed clear frustration over the situation.
In his post, he clearly stated that he never approved the remix and openly opposed its release without his permission.
that chainsmokers remix is getting NUKED
— EsDeeKid (@esdeekidd) January 2, 2026
mate wow 💀💀
please don’t remix my shit and think it’s cool to post to all DSPs🕊️
Shortly after the post gained attention, the remix disappeared from The Chainsmokers’ YouTube, SoundCloud, and official streaming pages.
Although the duo had not issued a response at the time, the swift takedown suggested the criticism had an immediate impact.
However, fragments of the remix continued to circulate online through clips and screen recordings.
Meanwhile, the original version of “4 Raws” already carried strong momentum.
The track appeared on EsDeeKid’s 2025 album Rebel, which later earned recognition as one of DJ Mag’s standout albums of the year.
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Its rise did not happen by chance.
The momentum grew even stronger with the release of an official remix featuring Timothée Chalamet.
That collaboration quickly put an end to the viral rumors that had suggested the actor was secretly the figure behind the mask.
Overall, the incident highlighted ongoing tensions around remix culture in the digital era.
Fans usually welcome reinterpretations and new takes on familiar tracks.
They often see remixes as a sign of hype and wider reach.
However, EsDeeKid’s response shifted the focus.
It underlined a simple truth.
Consent and creative control still matter.
This becomes even more crucial when independent artists are suddenly pushed into viral momentum and growing global attention.
