True Damage has returned with “Know My Name,” the official anthem for Worlds 2026. The group last released music in 2019 with “Giants.” This time, the spotlight is on Faker, with the music video revisiting his career and T1’s run of three straight Worlds titles from 2023 to 2025.
Faker is at the heart of the video, but it doesn’t skip over the years when winning Worlds seemed out of reach. Instead, it revisits some of the biggest moments of his career, including the losses that made his eventual return to the top all the more meaningful.
Know My Name music video celebrates Faker's Worlds legacy
The video opens a window into Faker’s career beyond the trophies. One of its most striking moments recalls the 2017 World Championship final, when SK Telecom T1 lost to Samsung Galaxy. Faker was visibly emotional after the defeat, which ended T1’s run as the dominant force in League of Legends.
That moment set the stage for a difficult stretch in his career. The video moves through the years that followed before turning to T1’s comeback and the teammates who helped Faker win Worlds again. Fans who have followed Faker's career will recognize plenty of the moments shown in the video, from his toughest losses to the wins that brought him back to the top.
From there, the narrative moves through the years when Faker continued competing without another Worlds title. The video moves through years of Worlds history before showing Faker back on the biggest stage with his T1 teammates. Oner, Gumayusi, Zeus and Keria joined him for a run that saw T1 win three titles in a row, in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The 2025 final against KT Rolster secured Faker his sixth Worlds title. He had already won the tournament in 2013, 2015 and 2016, making the latest victory another milestone in a career that has spanned more than a decade.
The video looks back at those wins but ends with Faker eyeing the possibility of another trophy. With six titles already behind him, the question of whether he can do it again remains open.
With six Worlds titles behind him, Faker has already made history. Know My Name looks back at how he got there while leaving fans to wonder whether another championship could be next.
True Damage returns after seven years with a new lineup
True Damage made its debut at the 2019 League of Legends World Championship Finals with Giants. The virtual hip-hop group brought together five champions from the game, combining their fictional identities with performances by established musicians. The original project also introduced a collection of True Damage-themed champion skins.
Know My Name marks the group's long-awaited return after approximately seven years. The comeback connects Worlds 2026 to the music and visual identity Riot established around the group's 2019 debut while introducing a new set of collaborating artists.
SOYEON returns as Akali, while Sofía Reyes, Vic Mensa and Coco Jones take on the roles associated with Qiyana, Ekko and Senna. Yasuo remains part of the virtual group's five-champion lineup as its DJ and producer.
| Champion | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Akali | SOYEON | Rapper |
| Ekko | Vic Mensa | Rapper |
| Qiyana | Sofía Reyes | Vocalist and rapper |
| Senna | Coco Jones | Vocalist |
| Yasuo | Virtual character | DJ and producer |
The 2026 lineup differs from the original recording of Giants. Becky G previously performed as Qiyana, Thutmose and DUCKWRTH contributed to Ekko, and Keke Palmer voiced Senna. The new collaborators bring backgrounds in K-pop, Latin pop, hip-hop and R&B while retaining the identities of the five virtual performers.
Fans interested in how the original music project translated into the game can explore RiftDaily's guide to True Damage skins for a closer look at the cosmetics inspired by the group.
What the Worlds 2026 anthem says about Faker and T1
“Now you know my name” is the song’s recurring line, backed by lyrics about bouncing back from setbacks and proving doubters wrong. It fits the story told in the video, which follows Faker through early Worlds wins, years without another title and T1's return to the top.
English, Korean and Spanish all feature in the track, with each verse bringing a different sound to the mix. The lyrics focus on confidence, ambition and proving doubters wrong, themes that suit both the competitive setting and Faker's long career.
There are also plenty of references to League of Legends history throughout the video, including past champions and familiar moments from Faker's time on the international stage. Fans who have followed his career may spot details that go beyond the main storyline.
Worlds 2026 schedule and True Damage's live performance
Worlds 2026 will span Los Angeles, Allen, Texas, and Brooklyn, New York, where the tournament’s Finals will take place.
| Event detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Anthem | Know My Name |
| Performing group | True Damage |
| Music video release | October 8, 2026, in the United States |
| Play-In stage | Begins October 15 in Los Angeles |
| Swiss Stage | Scheduled to begin October 24 |
| Worlds Finals | November 14, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn |
| Live anthem performance | Scheduled for the Finals opening ceremony |
Riot Games has announced that True Damage will perform Know My Name during the Worlds 2026 Finals opening ceremony. The performance will bring the group's comeback to the tournament's biggest stage, connecting the anthem's tribute to Faker with the next chapter of the competition.
For more coverage, visit RiftDaily's Worlds 2026 anthem coverage, browse the latest stories in the news section, or follow the Worlds esports hub as the tournament progresses.
Image credits: Riot Games - From the musik video "Know My Name"
Frequently asked questions about Know My Name
Who performs Know My Name?
True Damage is behind “Know My Name,” the Worlds 2026 anthem. The virtual group features five League of Legends champions, with SOYEON voicing Akali, Vic Mensa performing as Ekko, Sofía Reyes as Qiyana and Coco Jones as Senna. Yasuo rounds out the lineup as the group's DJ and producer.
When was the Worlds 2026 anthem released?
The official “Know My Name” video premiered on October 8, 2026, in the United States. The release date was October 9 in Korea because of the time difference.
What is the Know My Name music video about?
The video looks back at Faker's career, from his early Worlds wins to the defeats that kept him from lifting the trophy again for several years. It then follows T1's return to the top, ending with the team's third straight title in 2025. The story shows just how much happened between Faker's first championships and his latest run of wins.
Is Know My Name True Damage's first song?
No. True Damage debuted in 2019 with Giants, which was performed during the League of Legends World Championship Finals opening ceremony. Know My Name marks the group's return after approximately seven years.
Who are the artists behind True Damage in 2026?
SOYEON returns as Akali, Sofía Reyes performs as Qiyana, Vic Mensa represents Ekko and Coco Jones performs as Senna. Yasuo remains the virtual group's DJ and producer.
When will True Damage perform Know My Name live?
True Damage is scheduled to perform Know My Name during the Worlds 2026 Finals opening ceremony at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Where can fans watch the Know My Name music video?
The official video is available on the League of Legends YouTube channel. The track has also been released on major music streaming platforms.
True Damage's return sets the tone for Worlds 2026
True Damage returns with “Know My Name,” a Worlds anthem built around Faker's journey through League of Legends. Faker's story in the video spans more than a decade, starting with T1's first Worlds victories in 2013 and continuing through the team's championship run in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The latest win gave him a sixth title and added another chapter to his long career.
With Worlds 2026 approaching, attention will turn to the competing teams and True Damage's planned Finals performance. The anthem offers a look back at Faker's journey while leaving room for another chapter in his career.
Follow RiftDaily for more League of Legends music news, Worlds updates and esports coverage as the 2026 championship unfolds.
