Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Don Toliver

How Don Toliver built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Don Toliver, born Caleb Zackery Toliver, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained initial recognition with his debut mixtape, Donny Womack, released in 2018. Shortly after, he appeared on Travis Scott's album Astroworld, featuring on the track "Can't Say." This exposure led to him signing with Scott's Cactus Jack Records, in partnership with Atlantic Records, solidifying his place in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 17, 2017: Release of Playa Familia

On May 17, 2017, Don Toliver released a collaborative mixtape with Yungjosh93, titled Playa Familia.

March 2018: Signing with Atlantic Records and We Run It Entertainment

In March 2018, Don Toliver signed with Atlantic Records and rapper Chedda Da Connect's record label, We Run It Entertainment, in conjunction with Artist Partner Group.

July 2018: Release of "Holdin' Steel"

In July 2018, Don Toliver released the single "Holdin' Steel" featuring Dice Soho, along with a music video.

August 3, 2018: Feature on Travis Scott's Astroworld

On August 3, 2018, Travis Scott released his album Astroworld, featuring Don Toliver on the track "Can't Say".

2018: Release of Donny Womack and Astroworld appearance

In 2018, Don Toliver's debut mixtape, Donny Womack, was released one day before Travis Scott's album Astroworld, on which Toliver was featured on the song "Can't Say".

November 2019: Performance at Astroworld Festival

In November 2019, Don Toliver accompanied Travis Scott during the second Astroworld Festival.

2019: Rise to Recognition with "No Idea"

In 2019, Don Toliver gained wider recognition for his single "No Idea", which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually received triple platinum certification. The song first gained viral popularity on TikTok.

January 17, 2020: Feature on Eminem's Music to Be Murdered By

On January 17, 2020, Don Toliver was featured on Eminem's eleventh studio album, Music to Be Murdered By, on the song "No Regrets".

March 10, 2020: Announcement of Heaven or Hell

On March 10, 2020, Don Toliver announced his debut studio album, Heaven or Hell, on social media and its release date.

May 8, 2020: Feature on Nav's "Recap"

On May 8, 2020, Don Toliver was featured on Nav's song "Recap" from the latter's third studio album, Good Intentions.

July 24, 2020: Release of "Cafeteria" with Chase B and Gunna

On July 24, 2020, Don Toliver and DJ Chase B released a collaborative single titled "Cafeteria", featuring Gunna, from their upcoming collaborative project, Escapism.

August 14, 2020: Feature on Internet Money's "Lemonade" and Kaash Paige's "Grammy Week"

On August 14, 2020, Don Toliver was featured on Internet Money's "Lemonade" with Nav and Gunna, achieving his highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also featured on Kaash Paige's song "Grammy Week" from her debut album.

2020: Success of "After Party" and Release of Heaven or Hell

In 2020, Don Toliver's single "After Party" entered the Billboard Hot 100, received triple platinum certification, and gained popularity on TikTok. His debut studio album, Heaven or Hell, was released to favorable critical reception and peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200. He was also featured on Internet Money's "Lemonade".

February 2021: Teasing Life of a Don

In February 2021, Don Toliver teased his next project, titled Life of a Don, on Twitter.

August 20, 2021: Release of "Don't Go"

On August 20, 2021, Don Toliver released the single "Don't Go", a collaboration with Skrillex and Justin Bieber.

October 8, 2021: Release of Life of a Don Album

On October 8, 2021, Don Toliver released his album Life of a Don, featuring artists like Travis Scott and Kali Uchis.

2021: Release of Life of a Don

In 2021, Don Toliver released his second studio album, Life of a Don, which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200.

February 24, 2022: Appeared on Kanye West's Donda 2

On February 24, 2022, Don Toliver appeared on a second track with Kanye West, "Broken Road" on West's album, Donda 2.

August 26, 2022: Featured on DJ Khaled's God Did

On August 26, 2022, Don Toliver was featured on DJ Khaled's album God Did on the track "Lets Pray" along with Travis Scott.

February 14, 2023: Announcement of Love Sick

On February 14, 2023, Don Toliver announced his third studio album Love Sick.

February 28, 2023: Release of Love Sick Deluxe Version

On February 28, 2023, the deluxe version of Don Toliver's Love Sick was released, featuring four additional tracks including collaborations with Teezo Touchdown and Travis Scott.

2023: Release of Love Sick

In 2023, Don Toliver released his third studio album, Love Sick, which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200.

February 1, 2024: Release of "Bandit"

On February 1, 2024, Don Toliver released the single "Bandit", which began the promotion of his fourth album.

March 12, 2024: Announcement of Hardstone Psycho Album

On March 12, 2024, Don Toliver announced his fourth studio album, Hardstone Psycho.

March 15, 2024: Release of "Deep in the Water"

On March 15, 2024, Don Toliver released "Deep in the Water" as a single.

May 3, 2024: Featured on Yeat's single "Heavy Stunts"

On May 3, 2024, Don Toliver was featured on Yeat's single "Heavy Stunts".

June 14, 2024: Release of Hardstone Psycho

Don Toliver released the album Hardstone Psycho on June 14, 2024.

June 25, 2024: Announcement of Collaboration Album with Travis Scott

On June 25, 2024, Don Toliver announced a collaboration album with Travis Scott.

2024: Release and Chart Performance of Hardstone Psycho

In 2024, Don Toliver's fourth studio album, Hardstone Psycho, peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. It was led by the single, "Bandit," which reached the top 40.

February 2025: Released Collaborative Single

On 21 February 2025, he released a collaborative single featuring J-Hope from BTS and Pharell Williams, after teasing it in the Louis Vuitton Men's Fall-Winter 2025 Show.