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] Aside from his work as a rapper, he is also noted as being a former basketball player playing with the Amateur Athletic Union organization.

DC the Don
Birth nameDaijon Cotty Davis[1]
Also known as
  • Worldwide Daij
  • Lil Daij
  • Rag3 Kidd
  • Donny
  • Donatello
Born (1999-08-03) August 3, 1999
Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2]
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017-present[4]
Labels
Height6 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, he was listed 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" in order 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 sophomore album, "My Own Worst Enemy".[2][12] In May 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]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details
Come as You Are[15]
My Own Worst Enemy[16]
  • Released: February 18, 2022
  • Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Funeral TBA

Extended plays
  • Halloween on 47th Street (2017)
  • F*ck Hell (2018)
  • Thank You Jahseh (2018)
  • Just a Kid From Milwaukee (2018)
  • DC Run Music (2018)
  • DC Dahmer (2018)
  • DC Fridays (2019)
  • SACRED HEART (2022)
  • SACRED HEART (+) (2022)

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"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)
"Jeffrey Dahmer" DC Dahmer
"Heartbreak Summer 2"
"Meet Whitney!"
"That Ain't It Chief"
(with B. Lou)		 2019 Non-album single
"Sipping Juice Like It's Minute Maid Bitch" DC Fridays
"Lone Wolf"
(featuring Suigeneris)
"(678)-999-8212"
"No Melody"
"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" Funeral
"Zombieland"
"Suicide"
(with Midwxst)
"All I Know"
"Poison"

References
  1. "Information on DC the Don' songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. "DC The Don Battles Himself On New Album "My Own Worst Enemy"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  3. "THE BREAK PRESENTS – DC THE DON". XXL. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  4. "DC The Don Offers Up A Flexers Anthem On "Notice Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  5. "DC The Don Performs His Chaotic Single 'Enemies' For 'UPROXX Sessions'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  6. "DC The Don". Rostrum Records. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  7. "DAIJON DAVIS RECRUITING PROFILE". ESPN. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  8. "Milwaukee Hip-Hop Round-Up: Zed Kenzo, Lil D MKE, DC The Don, IshDARR and MT". The Source. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  9. "DC THE DON DROPS NEW SINGLE "EVERYTHING 1K"". Shepherd Express. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  10. "DC The Don Flexes On His Melodic New Track "WHAT NOW?"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  11. "Rapper and social-media star Sad Frosty has died at 24, according to a post on his Instagram account". Insider. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  12. "DC THE DON & MIDWXST GET EXTRA RECKLESS IN 'SUICIDE'". HipHopDx. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  13. "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Kenny Mason, Ice Spice, yvngxchris & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  14. "DC The Don & Midwxst Get Extra Reckless In 'Suicide'". HipHopDX. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  15. "DC The Don Announces Come As You Are, His Debut Album, Coming August 7th via Rostrum Records". Imprintent. August 9, 2020.
  16. "My Own Worst Enemy by DC The Don". Apple Music. February 11, 2022.
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