Arcane’s Songs Removed From Spotify & YouTube: What Happened?

The official soundtrack for Arcane Season 2, Netflix’s critically acclaimed animated series based on League of Legends, has been altered following the arrest of its featured artist, D4vd, on murder charges. The track “Remember Me,” performed by D4vd (born David Anthony Burke), has been removed from the series’ Spotify playlist, marking the latest fallout from his legal troubles.

According to verified reporting, Riot Games—the developer behind League of Legends and a co-producer of Arcane—has edited the Spotify listing for the Season 2 soundtrack. The track now transitions directly from Paint the Town Blue by Ashnikko to Isha’s Song by Eason Chan, omitting “Remember Me” entirely. The song, which debuted in Episode 6 of Season 2, accompanied visuals of character Vander (later Warwick) reflecting on his past with the sisters Vi and Jinx. While the track remains accessible via other platforms, Spotify users encounter a message stating, “The tracks on this release are not available” when attempting to play it.

D4vd’s arrest on May 15, 2026, stems from charges of first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The remains were discovered in a vehicle registered to him in 2025, and he has pleaded not guilty while being held in Los Angeles’ Men’s Central Jail. The legal proceedings have prompted a swift response from corporate partners: fashion brands Hollister Co. And Crocs have severed ties with D4vd, and fellow musician Kali Uchis has requested the removal of their collaborative single, Crashing, from Spotify. Riot Games has not issued a public statement confirming the removal but is widely believed to be distancing itself from the artist amid the controversy.

The soundtrack alteration underscores the broader cultural reckoning surrounding D4vd’s involvement in Arcane. While the rest of the Season 2 album remains intact, the absence of “Remember Me” reflects both the legal consequences of his actions and the entertainment industry’s heightened sensitivity to associations with criminal allegations. The episode in which the song appears—Episode 6, titled When These Walls Come Tumbling Down—features pivotal moments in the series’ narrative, including Jinx’s confrontation with her past and the escalating conflict between Zaun and Piltover.

Netflix, which distributes Arcane, has not commented on the changes to the soundtrack. The series, created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee and produced by Fortiche in collaboration with Riot Games, has been praised for its animation, storytelling, and emotional depth since its debut in November 2021. Season 2 concluded in November 2024, concluding the series’ narrative arc.

This development follows a pattern of rapid corporate responses to legal controversies involving public figures. In recent months, similar incidents have prompted brands and platforms to sever ties with individuals facing serious criminal allegations, often preemptively to avoid reputational damage. The removal of D4vd’s track from Arcane‘s official Spotify playlist aligns with this trend, though it also raises questions about the ethical implications of editing creative works post-production.

For now, fans seeking “Remember Me” must rely on unofficial sources, as Riot Games retains full rights to the track and the Arcane soundtrack. The episode itself remains available on Netflix, though the song’s absence may alter the viewing experience for those familiar with its emotional resonance.