A singer from Queens, known as D4vd, has found himself in a harrowing situation after the dismembered remains of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. At the time of the grisly discovery, D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was across the country on his first world tour, preparing for a performance in Minneapolis. The shocking revelation has cast a dark shadow over his rapid rise to fame, as the singer is now under intense scrutiny following this tragic and unsettling incident.
Born on March 28, 2005, in Queens, NY, D4vd later moved to Houston, Texas, where he began his musical journey. Initially, he started creating music to avoid copyright strikes on his Fortnite videos posted on YouTube. With humble beginnings, he recorded tracks in his sister’s closet using only his phone and music production apps. However, his breakthrough came when the TikTok algorithm favored his music, leading him to transition to professional studios and capturing the attention of a global audience.
D4vd’s fame skyrocketed after the release of his song “Romantic Homicide” in 2022, which quickly climbed into the Top 100 of the Billboard charts. He cultivated an image as a relatable teenager, often sharing content related to his interests, including popular anime and gaming. This relatable persona, combined with his musical talents, propelled him to success, culminating in the release of his debut EP in May 2023, which featured hits like “Here With Me,” amassing impressive streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify.
As his career flourished, Burke signed multiple deals, including an invitation to open for SZA’s SOS Tour in 2023. He also landed a significant placement for his song “Remember Me” in the hit animated series “Arcane,” further solidifying his place in the entertainment industry. Boasting 2.1 million followers on Instagram, D4vd was experiencing a meteoric rise, making the subsequent events all the more shocking and distressing.
The discovery of Celeste’s body dramatically altered the trajectory of D4vd’s career. Found in a state of decomposition in the trunk of a Tesla, the details surrounding her death were unsettling. Authorities initially investigated the car after it began emitting a foul odor, leading to the grim finding. Compounding concerns were reports of a distinct tattoo on Celeste’s finger that mirrored one D4vd has, although both tattoos are common among various celebrities. Celeste’s mother mentioned that her daughter once had a boyfriend named David, stirring additional intrigue and speculation about D4vd’s possible connections to the case.
In the wake of the investigation, D4vd has faced significant backlash as brands rushed to distance themselves from him. Within days of the body’s discovery, companies like Crocs and Hollister severed ties with the singer, who has not publicly commented on the situation. His scheduled performances have also been canceled, with significant repercussions for both his career and personal life, leaving fans and observers grappling with the tragic circumstances surrounding Celeste’s untimely death.
