Who is d4vd?
D4vd, pronounced “David,” whose real name is David Anthony Burke, rose to fame in 2022 with the viral TikTok hit “Romantic Homicide,” gaining a large Gen Z following for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop.
He later signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records, releasing the EPs “Petals to Thorns” and “The Lost Petals” before debuting his full-length album, “Withered.”
When the teen’s body was discovered in his Tesla in September, D4vd had been on tour in support of his first full-length album, “Withered.”
Later, the last two North American shows, in San Francisco and Los Angeles, along with a scheduled performance at LA’s Grammy Museum, were canceled, as was the European tour that was to have begun in Norway.
Andrea Cavallier20 April 2026 16:20
Charges expected today for singer D4vd
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell are expected to announce charges today against D4ved in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Follow along with The Independent as we provide updates from the press conference, which will start at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET.
Andrea Cavallier20 April 2026 15:58
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