Milwaukee’s own DC The Don continues proving why he’s one of the most exciting voices in hip-hop with the release of his latest album, the rumors are true.

Dropped on May 1st, 2026, this 9-track project finds the XXL Freshman Class alum operating at peak form. The lead track “Lie2Me” sets the tone immediately—high energy production clocking in at 145 BPM with DC’s signature blend of melodic hooks and hard-hitting bars. It’s aggressive, it’s catchy, and it’s undeniably Milwaukee.

Born Daijon Cotty Davis, DC The Don has come a long way from his early SoundCloud days in the city. Since securing his spot in XXL’s 2023 Freshman Class, he’s been on a relentless upward trajectory. the rumors are true feels like the culmination of everything he’s been building toward—a project that’s confident, cohesive, and packed with the kind of raw energy that first put him on the map.

The album is nothing short of explicit, which should surprise exactly no one familiar with DC’s no-filter approach to his music. That authenticity is part of what makes him resonate so deeply with fans who’ve watched him grow from local talent to national act.

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