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True Damage returns for Worlds 2026 anthem Know My Name centred on Faker’s historic three-peat

True Damage is back.

Seven years after "GIANTS," True Damage is finally getting back together for one of League of Legends' biggest stages. "Know My Name" will serve as the official anthem for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, bringing Riot Games' virtual hip-hop group back for a song and music video built around Sang-hyeok “Faker” Lee and T1's historic Worlds three-peat.

The first tease arrived on Tuesday (29 September), when Riot posted a short clip with the line, "All roads lead to him," alongside the premiere date for the Worlds music video, featuring Faker.

Not long after, another video gave fans a better idea of who would be behind the song. "small update from your Worlds artists (quick before Akali sees)," the post read, while also opening pre-saves for "Know My Name."

Worlds 2026 anthem Know My Name follows Faker and T1's three-peat

According to a report by Inven Global, "Know My Name" will centre its music video on Faker and T1's road to a historic Worlds three-peat, but the story will go beyond simply replaying the championship wins.

Instead, the video will focus on the challenges, defeats, and obstacles Faker and the roster faced along the way, as well as how the team changed and grew through them. The music and visuals will be tied together as one continuous narrative, tracing that journey through to the eventual three-peat.

Built around True Damage's signature hip-hop sound, the anthem is also meant to reflect the ambition and determination of the players competing for the Worlds title. This also marks the first time one of Riot Games' virtual artist groups has performed an official World Championship anthem.

True Damage reunites seven years after GIANTS

First introduced in 2019, True Damage brought together Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo in a parallel-universe hip-hop group that debuted with "GIANTS."

Akali and Ekko take on rap duties, Qiyana performs as both a rapper and vocalist, Senna handles vocals, while Yasuo serves as DJ and producer. SOYEON of i-dle, who voiced Akali on "GIANTS," is also returning for the group's Worlds comeback. The reunion will extend beyond the music video. "Know My Name" is also set to be performed during the Worlds 2026 Finals Opening Ceremony at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on 15 November KST. The music video premieres on the official League of Legends YouTube channel on 9 October at 10.00 AM KST / 9.00 AM SGT, while the single will hit streaming platforms on the same day.

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Anna BernardoAnna “AnnaBers” Bernardo is a writer at GosuGamers and GosuEntertainment. She has been covering gaming, esports, and anime since 2021 and joined Gosu in 2024, where she tackles news, reviews, guides, esports matches, in-depth features, and more. A foodie and indie game enthusiast, Anna loves exploring hidden flavours and discovering lesser-known gems in both kitchens and virtual worlds.