Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer – Brothers Grimm Lyric Video

Most people know Tom Hardy from films like The Dark Knight Rises, Mad Max: Fury Road, Venom, and the television series Peaky Blinders. What many may not know is that the acclaimed actor has deep roots in hip hop. On “Brothers Grimm,” Hardy steps behind the mic under his Frankie Pulitzer alias and joins CZARFACE for a lyrical exercise that feels far more authentic than the typical celebrity rap experiment. If listeners weren’t told it was Hardy, they would likely assume Frankie Pulitzer was simply another respected underground emcee trading bars with Inspectah Deck and Esoteric.

The song itself is built around dark, gritty production that recalls the early days of Wu-Tang Clan, “Brothers Grimm” is less about storytelling and more about lyrical swordplay. Inspectah Deck delivers exactly what fans expect from one of hip hop’s most consistent lyricists, while Esoteric matches him punchline for punchline with a barrage of sports, television, and pop culture references. The accompanying lyric video keeps things simple, placing red illustrations and scrolling lyrics against a light blue background, allowing the focus to remain on the rhymes rather than flashy visuals.

Then comes Frankie Pulitzer. Rather than sounding like a movie star making a novelty appearance, Hardy attacks the beat with the confidence of someone who clearly understands the craft. His verse is packed with vivid imagery and rugged references, from riding a pale horse to channeling the spirit of Billy the Kid. There is an edge and grit to his delivery that fits naturally alongside CZARFACE’s comic book-inspired universe. That’s what makes his appearance so surprising. Not that Tom Hardy can rap, but that he sounds like he’s been doing it for years. Standing next to veterans like Deck and Esoteric is not easy, yet he never feels out of place.

At its core, “Brothers Grimm” is built on dense wordplay, sharp delivery, and a love for the art form itself. For longtime hip hop heads, the track delivers exactly what they want from a CZARFACE release. For everyone else, it serves as an unexpected reminder that one of Hollywood’s biggest stars has legitimate rap credentials. The biggest surprise isn’t that Tom Hardy made a song with CZARFACE. It’s that by the end of the track, that fact almost stops mattering because Frankie Pulitzer earns his place on the record.

“Brothers Grimm” is out now streaming everywhere. Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer – The New Album – Out 8.28.26