DC THE DON (US rapper)

Daijon Cotty Davis (born August 3, 1999), known professionally as DC the Don, is an American rapper and singer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is recognized for mixing elements of hip-hop, rock, and melodic rap in his music. Prior to his rap career, Davis played high school basketball, alongside NBA star LaMelo Ball, as they both participated in the sports program at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. Daijon Davis started writing songs at the age of 8. 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, and his brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball. In 2018, Davis graduated from Chino Hills High School and was listed as a 3-star recruit by ESPN. In October 2017, Davis released his single "Everything 1K", which caught the attention of NBA player Lonzo Ball. Davis recalled making the song in ten minutes during an interview with The Source. In February 2019, he released his single "3AM Freestyle" on the WorldStarHipHop YouTube channel. Davis signed to Run Music LLC, but after label issues arose Davis began his departure from Run Music in 2019, starting the hashtag "FREEDC" to draw attention to the feud. He was released from his contract in 2020, and subsequently signed to Rostrum Records. Later that year, Davis' track "Worst Day :(" gained traction following its release on the deluxe version of his debut album Come As You Are. In late 2021, he released two singles; "Notice Me" and "What Now?". In January 2022, he was scheduled to perform alongside frequent collaborator Sad Frosty in Houston, Texas, but was unable due to Frosty passing away in the days preceding the performance. In February 2022, he released a single titled "PSA" as the final single for his sophomore album, My Own Worst Enemy. In August 2022, he appeared on American rapper Yvngxchris' album Virality on the track "QuikkSkope". In October 2022, he released a single with American rapper Midwxst titled "Suicide". On February 23, 2023, DC the Don announced he was going on tour with $NOT. In May 2023, Davis released his third studio album, Funeral, and was later featured as the winner of the tenth freshman slot on the 2023 XXL Freshman List. As of November 2025, Davis is on the God Does Like Tour, headlined by rapper JID. In January 2026, Davis signed with Republic Records. F*ck Hell (2018) DC Dahmer (2018) Sacred Heart (2022) Sacred Heart 2 (2023) Halloween on 47th Street (2017) Thank You Jahseh (2018) Just a Kid From Milwaukee (2018) DC Run Music (2018) DC Fridays (2019) Crystal Castles // Smashing Pumpkins // Found You (2023) 2012 (2024) The Rumors Are True (2026) "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". Rostrum Records. Retrieved October 25, 2022. AntiMusic Staff (January 18, 2026). "DC The Don Delivers 'Lie2Me' Video Under New Deal With Republic Records". antiMusic. Retrieved January 18, 2026. "DC The Don Performs His Chaotic Single 'Enemies' For 'UPROXX Sessions'". Uproxx. May 19, 2022. 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. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022. DC the Don discography at Discogs DC the Don at AllMusic Portals: Biography Music Louisiana United States