Timothée Chalamet Credits Lil B for Success

Timothée Chalamet has credited rapper Lil B with significantly influencing his acting career during a recent interview with Nardwuar. Chalamet recounted a pivotal moment at an NYU event where he managed to attend using money from a commercial and was subsequently knighted by Lil B, who declared, 'That boy’s hands been blessed.' This encounter, he claims, marked a turning point in his career, leading to his first Oscar nomination by the age of 22. He expressed his gratitude, stating, 'Nothing possible without Lil B,' emphasizing the rapper's transformative impact on his journey. Chalamet's reflections coincide with the promotional activities for his new film, A Complete Unknown, which is set to release on Christmas Day. The actor's homage to Lil B has sparked discussions among fans about the rapper's influence in the hip-hop community.