Tom Hardy's Rap Persona Joins Czarface for a New Collaborative Track
Czarface's latest album features Tom Hardy under his rap alias Frankie Pulitzer, alongside Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and EL-O on the track "Raw Forever." The song is packed with pop culture references, from Batman to Marvel's Doctor Doom, showcasing Hardy's long-standing passion for hip-hop. Hardy previously recorded music with a childhood friend before his acting career took off.
Hardy’s hip-hop alter ego has deep roots: he and childhood friend Edward Tracy recorded a 1999 mixtape, *Falling On Your Arse*, under the names Tommy No 1 and Eddie Too Tall, years before his breakout film roles. His partnership with Czarface dates to 2021, when their tracks appeared on the *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* soundtrack. The new album, *Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer*, also includes a solo video for “Frankie,” giving Hardy the spotlight beyond the ensemble cut.
The track’s dense pop-culture web spans film, comics, and music—from *Black Mass* and *Bringing Out The Dead* to Sgt. Rock and Doctor Doom. Hardy’s delivery arrives around the 2:50 mark, following verses from Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and EL-O, each contributing to the song’s four-part structure.
This collaboration may broaden Hardy’s fanbase into hip-hop circles while reinforcing the growing trend of actors crossing into music as serious artists, not just cameos. For listeners, it offers a playful, nerdy bridge between comic-book culture and rap, potentially inspiring more genre-blending projects. However, its impact likely stays niche, appealing mainly to existing fans of Czarface, Wu-Tang affiliates, and Hardy’s eclectic persona—unlikely to shift mainstream charts but cementing his credibility as a genuine rap enthusiast.