DC the Don
Daijon Cotty Davis[1] (born August 3, 1999), known professionally as DC the Don, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2] best known for his dynamic fusion of hip-hop, rock, and melodic rap. Davis found fame through his distinctive rap style that has captivated a large and passionate fanbase. Prior to his rap career, Davis demonstrated his athletic prowess alongside NBA star LaMelo Ball on the basketball court, both being part of the acclaimed sports program at Chino Hills High School in California. Davis' musical journey and basketball past remain intertwined, both contributing to his unique position in the entertainment industry.
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| Birth name | Daijon Cotty Davis[1] |
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| Born | August 3, 1999 Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2] |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present[4] |
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| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)[3][5][2] |
Early life
Davis started writing songs at 8 years old. He recalls dancing to tracks from American singer Michael Jackson during his youth. During his teens, he played basketball with the Amateur Athletic Union alongside future NBA player LaMelo Ball, whom he befriended,[3] and his brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball.[5] In 2018, Daijon Davis graduated from Chino Hills High School and was listed as a 3-star recruit by ESPN.[7]
Career
In October 2017, Davis released his single "Everything 1K" which caught the attention of NBA player Lonzo Ball. He recalls making the song in ten minutes.[8] In February 2019, he released his single "3AM Freestyle" on the WorldStarHipHop YouTube channel.[9] Davis also signed to Run Music LLC that is family owned, but label issues began to arise and he started his departure from Run Music in 2019 making the phrase "FREE DC" to gain attention to the situation. He was released from his contract in mid 2020, and is now currently signed to Rostrum Records. In 2020, his song "Worst Day" gained traction after its release on the deluxe version of his debut album, Come As You Are.[5] In August 2021, he released his single "Notice Me".[4] In September 2021, he released a single titled "What Now?".[10] In January 2022, he was scheduled to perform alongside frequent collaborator Sad Frosty in Houston, Texas but was unable due to the latter ultimately passing away in the days preceding the performance.[11] In February 2022, he released a single titled "PSA" as the final single for his second album, My Own Worst Enemy.[2][12] In August 2022, he appeared on American rapper yvngxchris' album Virality on the track "QuikkSkope".[13] In October 2022, he released a single with American rapper midwxst titled "Suicide.[14] In May 2023, Davis released his third studio album, Funeral and was later featured as the 10th Freshman on the 2023 XXL Freshman List.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Come as You Are[15] | |
| My Own Worst Enemy[16] |
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| Funeral |
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Mixtapes
- F*ck Hell (2018)
- DC Dahmer (2018)
- SACRED HEART (2022)
Extended plays
- Halloween on 47th Street (2017)
- Thank You Jahseh (2018)
- Just a Kid From Milwaukee (2018)
- DC Run Music (2018)
- DC Fridays (2019)
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Everything 1K" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "Free Smoke Remix" (with Lonzo Ball) | ||
| "Milwaukee" | Halloween on 47th Street | |
| "Mood" | F*ck Hell | |
| "Keep It on the Low" | Non-album single | |
| "GMFU" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Walk Thru" | ||
| "Kill Streak" | ||
| "John Cena" (with Sad Frosty) | ||
| "That Ain't It Chief" (with B. Lou) |
2019 | Non-album single |
| "Red Light" (featuring DDG and Almighty Jay) |
2020 | DC Fridays and Come As You Are |
| "Mr Not Nice" | Come As You Are | |
| "Jesus Can't Save You!" | ||
| "Eclipse" | ||
| "Nascar Racer" | ||
| "Campfire Story" | ||
| "Wait Your Turn!" | ||
| "Rag3 Kidd" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Beavis & Butt-head" (with Sad Frosty) | ||
| "Daij Is Drunk" | ||
| "Ghost Rider" | ||
| "Megalodon" | ||
| "Notice Me" | ||
| "What Now?" | ||
| "Rerout3" (featuring JetsonMade) |
My Own Worst Enemy | |
| "Arrest Me" | ||
| "PSA" | 2022 | |
| "Hate It or Love It" | Non-album singles | |
| "Zombieland" | ||
| "Suicide" (with Midwxst) | ||
| "All I Know" | ||
| "Poison" | ||
| "Hate Being Lonely" | 2023 | Funeral |
| "12AM" | ||
| "Stop Hatin" | Non-album single | |
| "Tell Shyanne" | Funeral | |
| "Tell Shyanne 2"
(featuring Iayze) |
Non-album single |
References
- "Information on DC the Don' songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don Battles Himself On New Album "My Own Worst Enemy"". HotNewHipHop. February 21, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "The Break Presents – DC The Don". XXL. April 28, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don Offers Up A Flexers Anthem On "Notice Me"". HotNewHipHop. August 14, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don Performs His Chaotic Single 'Enemies' For 'UPROXX Sessions'". Uproxx. May 19, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don". Rostrum Records. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "Daijon Davis Recruiting Profile". ESPN. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- "Milwaukee Hip-Hop Round-Up: Zed Kenzo, Lil D MKE, DC The Don, IshDARR and MT". The Source. October 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don Drops New Single "Everything 1K"". Shepherd Express. February 8, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don Flexes On His Melodic New Track "WHAT NOW?"". HotNewHipHop. September 11, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "Rapper and social-media star Sad Frosty has died at 24, according to a post on his Instagram account". Insider. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don & Midwxst Get Extra Reckless in 'Suicide'". HipHopDx. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Kenny Mason, Ice Spice, yvngxchris & More". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- "DC The Don & Midwxst Get Extra Reckless In 'Suicide'". HipHopDX. October 14, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- "DC The Don Announces Come As You Are, His Debut Album, Coming August 7th via Rostrum Records". Imprintent. August 9, 2020.
- "My Own Worst Enemy by DC The Don". Apple Music. February 11, 2022.
External links
- DC the Don discography at Discogs
- DC the Don at AllMusic