Many fans were not happy to see that D4vd items were still available in Fortnite after his accusations came to light, but, now that he has been formally charged, Epic Games has taken action. Fortnite has collaborated with many artists over the years, including emotes, cosmetics, and even live concerts.
It all started in Chapter 1 with the Marshmello live event, which led to the launch of the Icon Series, featuring artists' cosmetics and items, inspired by their look and songs. With time, the Fortnite Icon Series brought more artists and bands as well as celebrities from all sorts of industries, including streaming, eSports, reality TV, soccer, wrestling, and much more. D4vd, a singer and former Fortnite streamer, was rumored to have a skin in the works. However, in 2025, he became a suspect in a murder investigation, and the project didn't move forward.
A recent leak from Fortnite is providing more information about the rumored crossover with Overwatch, teasing more skins and the release date.
Despite not receiving a skin, D4vd got an in-game bundle with his favorite cosmetics, as well as emotes and jam tracks featuring his songs. When D4vd, real name David Burke,...
