Riot Games has made a notable decision regarding the League of Legends Arcane Season 2 soundtrack, as the track “Remember Me,” performed by D4vd, has been removed from its Spotify listing. The artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently facing serious legal issues, having been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a vehicle registered to him in 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty and is being held at the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles.
Changes to the Soundtrack
Burke’s performance of “Remember Me” was featured in Episode 6 of Arcane Season 2, where it underscored a poignant moment involving Vander, who transforms into Warwick, reflecting on his past with Powder and Vi. However, in light of the recent developments, Riot Games has opted to remove the song from the official Spotify playlist for the season. The soundtrack now transitions directly from “Paint the Town Blue” by Ashnikko to “Isha’s Song” by Eason Chan, omitting “Remember Me” entirely.
Interestingly, Burke’s original version of the song is also absent from Spotify, despite the availability of his broader catalog. This absence likely stems from Riot Games holding the full rights to both the track and the Arcane series. A search for “Remember Me” yields results, but clicking through leads to a message indicating that the tracks are not available. This suggests that Riot is taking steps to distance itself from Burke following his arrest.
Industry Reactions
The fallout from Burke’s legal troubles has extended beyond Riot Games. Fashion brands such as Hollister Co. and Crocs have removed him from their marketing campaigns, while fellow artist Kali Uchis has requested the removal of their collaborative single, “Crashing,” from Spotify. This collective response from the industry highlights the serious nature of the allegations against Burke.
In a related context, players have recently petitioned Epic Games to remove Burke’s character skin from Fortnite, given the child-centric nature of the allegations. While Epic has decided to retain the skin in the game, they are offering refunds to players who wish to opt out. The associated emotes and songs remain available on the Epic Games YouTube page, reflecting a more measured approach compared to Riot’s decisive action.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is evident that Riot Games is taking a firm stance in response to the serious allegations surrounding Burke, a move that many within the community seem to support.
