If you play Fortnite, you may notice a visible change tied to singer-songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. Epic Games has removed the cover art for his Jam Tracks following first-degree murder allegations, marking a significant shift in how the game presents his content.
This move follows Epic’s decision to offer refunds for all D4vd-related cosmetics, allowing you to return those items if you choose. The removal of the artwork suggests the collaboration could be phased out entirely, signaling a broader response from the developer as the situation unfolds.
Epic Games removes D4vd Jam Track cover art from Fortnite
You can now see that the standard artwork tied to D4vd’s Jam Tracks in Fortnite has been replaced with a plain gray placeholder. Multiple community leakers flagged the change, and players quickly confirmed it in-game.
The two associated Emotes remain available and unchanged.
Epic Games has not issued a public statement explaining the update. The adjustment follows ongoing controversy surrounding D4vd, who faces a first-degree murder charge and is awaiting trial. The situation has led many players to question the future of the collaboration.
Current item status
| Cosmetic Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Jam Track cover art | Replaced with gray image |
| Jam Tracks (audio) | Still accessible |
| Emotes | Still available |
You can request refunds for related cosmetics through player support, and many users report successful claims. Some players continue to push for a full removal of all collaboration items, regardless of the legal outcome.
What Is D4vd’s Connection to Fortnite?
You can trace D4vd’s link to Fortnite back to his early music uploads, which he created to use in gameplay videos without triggering copyright claims. That practical decision tied his rise as an artist to the game’s creator community.
Epic Games later worked with him directly. He contributed music to official promotions, including serving as the featured artist behind the 2025 Fortnite Global Championship anthem.
His work also appeared in-game through cosmetics such as:
- Jam Tracks
- An emote tied to his music
- Promotional audio featured in trailers
After his arrest, Epic removed certain Jam Track cover art and began offering refunds for related cosmetics upon request. You still see his items in the game, but ongoing public scrutiny could affect how Epic handles the collaboration going forward.
How can you request a refund for D4vd items in Fortnite?
You can return eligible D4vd cosmetics directly through the game client. Epic has added an in-game option, so you do not need to submit a separate support ticket in most cases.
Follow these steps:
- Open Settings from the main menu
- Select the Profile tab (the last tab)
- Choose Refund / Cancel Purchase
- Review the list of eligible D4vd cosmetics or Jam Tracks
- Confirm the items you want to return
If the items qualify, the system processes the refund and returns the spent V-Bucks to your account. Check the list carefully, as only specific D4vd-related content appears in the refund section.
