DC THE DON RELEASES NEW EP ‘THE RUMORS ARE TRUE’
DC THE DON is ready to take the industry by storm, again. Still riding high off the success of his fashion week debut and major-label partnership, the genre-blurring artist enters 2026 with arguably his most refined and polished body of work to date, the rumors are true – now available on all streaming platforms via Republic Records. The new EP is boundary-pushing and commercially undeniable, bringing a fresh perspective to a genre that has faced growing criticism in recent years.
the rumors are true reveals a new dimension of DC’s artistry, marking a striking evolution from the ultra-experimental REBIRTH. For fans who have been riding since day one, this EP feels like seeing your favorite artist reach that next level of success – without relinquishing the grit that made them great. For newcomers, it’s the perfect entry point into the understated future-rap style that has defined DC’s past work, making for a dynamic release that addresses what fans have already noted: he refuses to be boxed in.
Distorted drums and scattered synths are the backbone to his new project. It’s an unfiltered snapshot of life as a 20-something artist in Los Angeles – pulling back the curtain on DC THE DON’s own reality. Channeling the joyful chaos of superstardom, TRAT is held down by the Milwaukee phenom’s guiding optimism as he navigates the hometown-to-Hollywood transition.
Adding to the excitement, DC opens up the world of the rumors are true with a series of pop-up performances. To celebrate the EP, he will perform four pop-up shows in a variety of major cities, including Chicago, IL (Mar. 19), Brooklyn, NY (Mar. 20), and Atlanta, GA (Mar. 24) before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA (Mar. 26). For complete details, visit shop.dcthedon.co.
DC THE DON has kicked off the year with undeniable force. TRAT underscores a moment of expansion for the genre-bending artist, setting the tone for an unstoppable and intentional run. Earlier this month, DC made his New York Fashion Week debut as he fronted PUBLIC SERV-CE’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway show titled ‘DARK MATTER.’ Stepping onto the runway in sculpted outerwear by Creative Director Raphael Young, DC punctuated the look with a pair of retro-wired headphones. On a runway built for noise and flash, he chose insulation instead – a quiet signal that something deeper is forming beneath the surface.
In the days leading up to the rumors are true, anticipation skyrocketed, and so did the mania surrounding the cult-like following DC has spent years building. From SoundCloud days that first put him on the radar to genre-defying records that blurred punk, pop, and hip-hop, DC THE DON has always operated like a chameleon in full control of his palette.
the rumors are true Tracklist:
1. Lie2Me
2. popstar NERVOUS
3. kill the dj
4. Selena & the Weeknd
5. (10 Outta 10)
6. (HOLLYWOOD)
7. good luck!
8. back by SUMMER**
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