Tom Hardy has surprised fans by unveiling an unexpected new creative venture, revealing that he has released a rap project under a mysterious stage name. The 48-year-old British actor, best known for roles in Venom, The Dark Knight Rises, and MobLand, has entered the music scene under the alias Frankie Pulitzer. While Hardy has not yet explained why he chose to use a pseudonym, the actor has kept his identity concealed throughout the project by appearing in promotional material and music videos wearing a full-face mask.

Hardy’s latest venture sees him collaborating with underground hip-hop collective Czarface, which features Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck alongside rap duo 7L & Esoteric. Together they have released the album Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer.

One of the project’s standout tracks, Mad Technology, features Hardy showcasing his rap abilities while dressed entirely in black and wearing a balaclava. The actor delivers a series of film-inspired lyrics and pop-culture references, including a controversial line involving Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates.

Hardy raps: “You s**t-for-brain no-name lame, that bites like Kujo. I’d rather masturbate to Kathy Bates than hear you flow. And you know that misery, it loves company.”

The accompanying music video has drawn attention from fans, many of whom were surprised to discover Hardy’s involvement. In addition to rapping, he performs Richard III’s famous “Grim-Visaged War” monologue, using a voice that closely resembles the distinctive tone he employed as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.

Although the project has caught many fans off guard, Hardy’s passion for hip-hop is not new. The actor has previously spoken about his long-standing interest in rap music, revealing that he first started rapping when he was around 14 or 15 years old.

While many were impressed with Hardy's rap skills, some of the TSB Residents on our Instagram page were surprised he was rapping with an American accent. One wrote, "Why’s he rapping with an American accent tho?" While another couldn't understand the confusion, "An actor that plays American roles and people surprised he’s rapping in a American accent frying me." A third Resident simply commented, "Tom Tyrone Hardy...you have surprised me."