Latest Updates on D4vd
- Thump Music
- Oct 11
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Latest Updates on D4vd (as of October 11, 2025)
D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke), the 20-year-old Houston-born singer-songwriter known for hits like "Romantic Homicide" and his genre-blending indie/R&B sound, has been largely out of the public eye since early September due to an ongoing investigation into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. His X account (@d4vddd) has been inactive since September 8, with no new posts addressing the situation. Below is a chronological summary of key developments based on recent reports.
Key Timeline of Events
Date | Event | Details |
August 27, 2025 | Tesla ticketed in Hollywood Hills | D4vd's vehicle (a Tesla registered to him) was first marked by parking enforcement for overstaying a three-day limit in Hollywood. It was ticketed again on September 3 and towed on September 5 to an impound lot on North Mansfield Avenue. |
September 8, 2025 | Body discovered; last X activity | A "foul odor" led to the discovery of a badly decomposed body in the Tesla's front trunk at the impound lot. The remains were not intact, complicating initial identification. D4vd's final X post that day praised KATSEYE's VMA performance ("absolutely ate"). |
September 17, 2025 | Victim identified; death investigated as homicide | The body was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a Lake Elsinore resident reported missing multiple times in 2024 (as young as age 13). Forensics indicated she had been dead for weeks. LAPD searched D4vd's rented Hollywood Hills home that night. He was "fully cooperating" but not named a suspect. TMZ reported photos placing D4vd near Celeste's hometown before her disappearance. |
September 19, 2025 | Tour and album release canceled | D4vd scrapped remaining U.S. tour dates (e.g., San Francisco's Warfield, L.A.'s Greek Theatre) and delayed his planned album release. European tour dates (starting October in Norway) were also removed from ticketing sites. |
September 20–22, 2025 | Broader fallout begins | Collaborations unraveled: Kali Uchis sought to remove their track "Crashing" from streaming; Crocs and Hollister dropped him from their "Dream Drop" ad campaign. A vigil was held for Celeste in Lake Elsinore. |
September 27–30, 2025 | Investigation deepens; D4vd moves out | LAPD confirmed Celeste likely died "several weeks" before discovery (possibly late August). D4vd broke his lease on the Hollywood Hills home and relocated. No "criminal culpability" beyond potential concealment has been established. Cause/manner of death remains undetermined. |
October 4, 2025 | Official clearance on murder | LAPD stated D4vd is not a suspect in the murder and no one is currently being sought. The focus is on undetermined cause of death. |
October 7, 2025 | New allegations surface online | Screenshots of alleged 2023 chats between D4vd and another minor went viral, raising grooming concerns (unconfirmed by police). A former associate shared claims of prior underage interactions. Celeste's family launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs. |
Current Status
Investigation: Ongoing but not treating D4vd as a homicide suspect. Police emphasize cooperation and are awaiting toxicology/autopsy results. No arrests have been made.
Career Impact: His "Withered" world tour is fully halted, with no rescheduling announced. The deluxe edition of his April 2025 album Withered (titled Marcescence, featuring artists like Keshi and Malcom Todd) was teased pre-incident but appears delayed indefinitely. Streaming numbers for older tracks have dipped amid backlash.
Public Reaction: Online discourse is heated, with fans divided—some defend him citing police statements, while others demand accountability over unverified chats and photos (e.g., a shared Spotify playlist, his van with Celeste's name on the plate). A GoFundMe for Celeste's family has raised over $50K. D4vd's team has not issued a statement since September.
Personal/Social: D4vd's X bio remains "i make music and stuff," but engagement has plummeted. Reports suggest he's laying low, possibly consulting lawyers amid civil risks.
This situation has overshadowed D4vd's rapid rise (TikTok virality in 2022, Coachella 2025 performance). For real-time developments, monitor LAPD updates or his X account. If you're seeking music recs from his pre-2025 catalog, hits like "Here With Me" are still solid listens according to people familiar with his music.
Thump Music does not endorse D4vd.
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