{"id":75369,"date":"2026-10-16T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=75369"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:34:21","slug":"riot-games-virtual-collective-true-damage-returns-for-the-2026-league-of-legends-world-championship-anthem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/music-entertainment\/riot-games-virtual-collective-true-damage-returns-for-the-2026-league-of-legends-world-championship-anthem\/","title":{"rendered":"RIOT GAMES\u2019 VIRTUAL COLLECTIVE TRUE DAMAGE\u00a0RETURNS FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS\u00a0WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANTHEM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u00a0\u201cKNOW MY NAME\u201d OUT OCTOBER 8\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Featuring SOYEON of i-dle, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa, and Sof\u00eda Reyes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Live Performance at the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony, presented by Mastercard in New York on November 14 at Barclays Center<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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LOS ANGELES<\/strong> – Riot Games has announced the return of League of Legends\u2019<\/em> virtual hip-hop collective True Damage<\/strong>, who will perform the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Anthem, \u201cKnow My Name<\/strong>\u201d (Riot Games\/Virgin Music Group). The track marks the 13th Worlds Anthem to date and will be available across all major streaming platforms beginning Thursday,<\/strong> October 8 <\/strong>at 6:00pm PT<\/strong>, alongside the premiere of the official music video on the League of Legends YouTube<\/a>. Pre-save for the track is available HERE.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

True Damage<\/strong> is a boundary-pushing hip-hop collective in the growing roster of groundbreaking virtual artists within the iconic <\/strong>League of Legends<\/em><\/strong><\/a> IP. The collective brings together five beloved in-game champions as artists, each bringing their own distinct sound, style, and global influence: Akali <\/strong>(rapper), Ekko <\/strong>(rapper), Qiyana <\/strong>(vocalist, rapper), Senna <\/strong>(vocalist), and Yasuo <\/strong>(DJ, producer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnow My Name<\/strong>\u201d marks True Damage<\/strong>\u2019s first release since their 2019 breakout single, \u201cGIANTS<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d which has amassed over 230M streams across all platforms. In the years since, the members have pursued their own creative paths, building individual identities and influences outside of the collective. Now,<\/sub> they reunite to celebrate the ambition, individuality, and competitive drive at the heart of Worlds and the journey required to reach its biggest stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After record breaking years collaborating on the anthem with global artists including New Jeans, Linkin Park, and Chinese superstar G.E.M., this marks the first time one of Riot\u2019s virtual artists will take on the anthem. Each member brings their own background and influence to the collective, creating a sound that is globally inspired yet uniquely True Damage<\/strong>. Bringing together raw grit, global culture, and an evolved hip-hop sound, \u201cKnow My Name<\/strong>\u201d channels the energy of competition and the relentless drive to reach the top. True Damage returns not for fame, but for impact, delivering a Worlds anthem that celebrates the diverse paths players take to make their name known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An all-star lineup of global artists brings True Damage to life for their 2026 return: SOYEON <\/strong>of i-dle returning as Akali, Coco Jones<\/strong> as Senna, Vic Mensa<\/strong> as Ekko, and Sof\u00eda Reyes<\/strong> as Qiyana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Worlds anthem is the music moment that League players look forward to the most each year, and with Worlds coming to New York this year, True Damage felt like the perfect artist to take on the anthem\u201c <\/em>said Maria Egan, Global Head of Music at Riot Games<\/strong>. \u201cMuch like our host city, True Damage has always been about bringing together distinct voices, styles, and cultures to create something unique and bigger than the sum of its parts. That spirit feels especially fitting for Worlds, where the best teams and players from around the globe come together to make their mark. For our most dedicated players and esports fans, the League Champs in our virtual bands are the superstars they most want to see on the Worlds stage.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such an honor to be part of True Damage again, especially for this year\u2019s Worlds anthem,\u201d<\/em> expresses SOYEON <\/strong>who returns as the voice of Akali. \u201cI can’t wait to see the reactions of League’s fans when they hear the song. I’m really excited to create an amazing opening ceremony with all the League players and fans.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m so excited to be stepping into the League of Legends universe with True Damage alongside Vic Mensa, <\/em>Sof\u00eda Reyes, and SOYEON,\u201d <\/em>shares Coco Jones<\/strong>. \u201cI absolutely love finding new ways to connect with people through music, and this collaboration is unlike anything I’ve done before, so it\u2019s major. Riot has really created this incredible world where music and storytelling come to life, and being able to bring my own style and energy into that has been so much fun.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeague of Legends is a behemoth franchise that\u2019s producing some of the largest events in the world, so I\u2019m excited to join the universe,\u201d<\/em> adds Vic Mensa<\/strong>. \u201cI had a lot of fun stepping into Ekko\u2019s world, diving into his story, and finding ways to bring some of that into my verse. I can\u2019t wait for fans to hear the track and see what we\u2019ve created.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think this is an incredible opportunity to grow, connect with new people, and experience new cultures. It has been such a unique experience, and hearing so many different languages come together in one song is beautiful,\u201d<\/em> says Sof\u00eda Reyes<\/strong>. \u201cIt also brought out a fiery side of me that you don’t usually hear in my music, so I hope you enjoy it! It’s truly an honor to be part of something so big.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artists collaborating on True Damage<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n