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Scouse rapper EsDeeKid brought his Council House Rat Tour to the Brooklyn Paramount on Sept. 15, performing for a sold-out crowd on the only New York stop of his 48-date international tour.

A line stretched around the block as fans waited for doors to open at 7 p.m., while a DJ kept the crowd moving before EsDeeKid emerged at 8 p.m. Crowd surfing and moshing in the pit began before the anonymous rapper appeared, and when he did, it only intensified. 

He began his set on top of a structure designed to resemble a British council house, a type of affordable public housing in the United Kingdom owned by local governments and rented to residents.

The setup not only mirrors the tour name, but serves as a tribute to his roots back in England. After selling out his first European tour in October 2025, the rapper posted on X, “i still live in a council house,” adding “you can do dis” and “im too grateful.” He has not publicly spoken about it since. 

While rapping, EsDeeKid moved through a window in the structure before making his way onto the stage. He performed several songs from his 2025 debut mixtape “Rebel” including “4 Raws,” “Cali Man,” “Prague,” “Panic,” “Mist” and “Tartan.” He also performed singles like “Century,” released in October 2025 and “Ferragamo,” released in 2024.

General admission fans filled the floor while others watched from VIP balcony seats, though almost everyone stayed standing for the duration of the show. The crowd remained thrashing as EsDeeKid moved through his catalog.

He is known for keeping his identity private and performing in a balaclava, which he did. He has built his following in the underground UK rap scene with song substance detailing nightlife, drug use, fashion and relationships. His sound is marked by heavy 808s and synths, paired with his thick, notable Scouse accent.

There was no opening act, but the show briefly paused midway for EsDeeKid to introduce the tour’s “reinforcement.” He encouraged the crowd to call out “Rico!” before London based rapper Rico Ace joined him on stage.

Torch Photo / Nicholas St. Cyr

Rico Ace, whose real name is Rico Caspian Ace, joined his friend and collaborator onstage to perform some of their joint tracks including “Palaces,” “LV Sandals,” “Dope Boyz” and “Phantom.”

The concert ended at around 9:30 p.m., marking the end of the artists’ short Big Apple run. The Council House Rat Tour continues with dates across the United States and internationally.

Full details and ticket information are available on his official website.