The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers upload EsDeeKid’s track—no credits, no consent, no chill

EsDeeKid calls out The Chainsmokers for uploading his track without permission, prompting a public outcry. The incident unfolds shortly after his music charts on the Billboard 200 in November.

Fans and analysts piece together a cautionary tale about consent in music sharing. The episode spotlights the uneasy terrain where emerging artists navigate exposure, authorship, and digital trespass.