EsDeeKid is a masked rapper from Liverpool who has been active since 2023 and keeps his personal details private. His 2025 mixtape Rebel reached the UK and US album charts.
Background
His first known appearance was a feature on another artist’s track in 2023, and in May 2024 he began releasing his own music. “Bally” with Rico Ace (September 2024) was named one of Pitchfork’s “The Ones” and marked him as a breakout name of 2024. “Phantom”, also with Rico Ace and released in March 2025, is his most-streamed track, with more than 300 million streams on Spotify.
Releases
- “Bally” with Rico Ace (September 2024).
- “Phantom” with Rico Ace (March 2025).
- Rebel (20 June 2025): debut mixtape on Lizzy Records, which reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 23 on the US Billboard 200.
Recognition and live work
EsDeeKid toured the UK and Europe in 2025 and was nominated for a BRIT Award in the British Breakthrough Artist category. Complex placed him 14th on its April 2026 list of the hottest rappers. A “Council House Rat Tour” with Rico Ace is scheduled from 12 September to 11 December 2026.
Where to start
Begin with “Bally” and “Phantom”, then listen to Rebel in full.
Sources
- Wikipedia: EsDeeKid
- Apple Music and Spotify for release dates
- Official YouTube channel
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