DC the Don
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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.
Early life
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.
Career
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.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Come As You Are | Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw Format: LP, digital download, streaming |
| My Own Worst Enemy | Released: February 18, 2022 Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw Format: LP, digital download, streaming |
| Funeral | Released: May 5, 2023 Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw Format: LP, digital download, streaming |
| Rebirth | Released: October 23, 2024 Label: Rostrum, Letter 5 Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette, vinyl, CD |
Mixtapes
- F*ck Hell (2018)
- DC Dahmer (2018)
- Sacred Heart (2022)
- Sacred Heart 2 (2023)
Extended plays
- 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)
Singles
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) | ||
| "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 single | |
| "Zombieland" | ||
| "Suicide" (with Midwxst) | ||
| "All I Know" | ||
| "Poison" | ||
| "Hate Being Lonely" | 2023 | FUNERAL |
| "12AM" | ||
| "Stop Hating" | Non-album single | |
| "Tell Shyanne" | FUNERAL | |
| "Tell Shyanne 2" (featuring Iayze) | Non-album single | |
| "Venus" | 2024 | Rebirth |
| "God Level" | ||
| "Best Friend Only" | ||
| "Fly Enough to Be Virgil" | ||
| "Back Road Swangin'" | 2025 | Non-album single |
| "Get Naked" | ||
| "Lie2Me" | 2026 | Non-album single |