The mysterious and heartbreaking death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is still making headlines and sparking discussions across social media. Her decomposed body was found inside a Tesla registered to singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd. While police have not named him as a suspect, the situation has drawn intense public attention and raised troubling questions about his connection to the teenager. Many people are also noticing how his music career seems to be gaining attention even as the case unfolds.
Despite canceling the European and US legs of his tour due to public scrutiny, D4vd’s music continues to soar in popularity. Billboard, citing Luminate data, reported that his songs drew over 30 million official US streams between September 18 and 22—more than double what they recorded just days earlier. His viral hit *Romantic Homicide*, a song about love, pain, and violence, has seen the biggest spike in plays, jumping from 2.9 million streams to 9.4 million in just a week. Other tracks by the singer have also climbed back into Spotify’s Daily Top 50 charts, showing a clear surge in interest. This has left many questioning whether the renewed attention is driven by curiosity about the case or if it’s simply a result of all the media coverage surrounding him.
D4vd’s *Withered World Tour* was meant to take him across the US, Europe, and Australia, but shows in countries like Norway, Sweden, France, and Poland have now been canceled. Even with the cancellations, his streaming revenue may help balance the financial losses. A representative for the singer told NBC Los Angeles that D4vd is cooperating fully with investigators, but he has not made any public statement about the situation.
Adding to the confusion, a resurfaced concert video has gone viral online. It allegedly shows Celeste Rivas at one of D4vd’s shows in Maryland, with some viewers claiming the girl in the video looks just like her and is wearing similar clothes to what she was last seen in. However, the footage is blurry and cannot be used as proof. Police have not confirmed if it’s actually her, and D4vd himself has not commented on it either.
The case began on September 8, when a foul smell led police to a Hollywood impound lot. Inside a Tesla registered to D4vd, they discovered Celeste’s remains. Detectives then searched the singer’s Hollywood Hills home, where the car had reportedly been parked for weeks. Authorities collected electronics and other evidence, but no solid link has yet been made between D4vd and the teenager’s death. The Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet determined the cause of death, and the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division continues to investigate.
For now, the mystery surrounding Celeste’s death remains unsolved, leaving both fans and the public shocked and unsettled.