DC the Don

Daijon Cotty Davis (born August 3, 1999), known professionally as DC The Don, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter 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. Davis' musical journey and basketball past remain intertwined, both contributing to his position in the entertainment industry.

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, and his brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball. In 2018, Daijon 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 family owned Run Music LLC, but after label issues arose Davis began his departure from Run Music in 2019, starting the hashtag "FREE DC" to draw attention to the feud. He was released from his contract in 2020, and subsequently signed to Rostrum Records who he continues to work with today. Later that year, Davis' track "Worst Day" (Stylized as WORST DAY : gained traction after its release on the deluxe version of his debut album, Come As You Are. In the latter of 2021, he released two singles, being "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 notable artist $NOT. In May 2023, Davis released his third studio album, Funeral, and was later featured as the 10th Freshman on the 2023 XXL Freshman List.

Mixtapes

 * F*ck Hell (2018)
 * DC Dahmer (2018)
 * SACRED HEART (2022)
 * SACRED HEART 2 (2024)

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)