Streaming platforms are being called to pull D4vd from their services following his first-degree murder charge in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case. Last year, the singer was dropped by his record label, and collaborations with other artists were removed from streaming services. Now, however, an organization is calling for D4vd’s entire catalogue to be removed amid the ongoing murder case.
On April 20, 21-year-old David Anthony Burke, professionally known as D4vd, was charged with the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Days later, the organization Industry Blackout started a petition to remove the singer’s songs from streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music. Industry Blackout is a “unified body of Black people across industries committed to changing the community,” per its Instagram bio.
In the Change.org petition, the organization noted, “The music industry has a responsibility that goes beyond commerce. When an artist has been charged with the sexual abuse and murder of a minor, a child who was drawn into his orbit through his music and public persona, continuing to stream, promote, and profit from his catalog is a choice. It is not a neutral one.”
The organization said that the petition isn’t about “rushing judgment.” Rather, it brings into question the ethics of continuing to support and monetize an artist facing severe allegations, especially against a minor.
D4vd Was Dropped By His Record Label
In September 2025, the decomposing remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the trunk of an impounded Tesla. The vehicle was later identified to be registered to D4vd. Reports then came out about the singer’s alleged romantic relationship with the deceased, adding to suspicions.
Despite not being charged in connection with the murder at that time, the record label Darkroom/Interscope Records reportedly dropped D4vd in late 2025. The singer’s collaborations with other artists, including Kali Uchis (“Crashing”), Holly Humberstone (Superbloodmoon), and Laufy (“This Is How It Feels”), were also pulled from streaming services, per NME. Damiano David, meanwhile, removed D4vd from his song “Tangerine” and released a solo version instead.
As of the time of publication, D4vd’s collaboration with The Kid Laroi on the track “The Line” remains available on streaming platforms.
D4vd’s Rise To Fame
D4vd once had a dream of becoming a professional gamer, and he started livestreaming while playing “Fortnite.” He also watched other gaming videos and was exposed to other types of music. When he made his own gaming videos, however, they were taken down for copyright infringement due to the songs he used.
As a result, D4vd decided to create original music to accompany his videos. He later discovered other people using his music and explored the idea of making a career out of music instead. His success came in 2022 with the song “Romantic Homicide,” which got more than 500,000 views shortly after its release, the singer told VMAN.
His song went viral, which led to a lucrative contract with Darkroom/Interscope Records. D4vd released his first studio album, “Withered,” in April 2025.
The Singer Was On Tour When The Teen’s Body Was Discovered
Following his viral success, D4vd performed as one of SZA’s opening acts in 2023’s “SOS Tour.” He dropped more singles the next year and performed at the 2025 Coachella music festival. Later, he announced the “Withered World Tour,” which kicked off in North America in August 2025.
D4vd was scheduled to take his tour to the U.K., Europe, Asia, and Australia, but he canceled the remaining dates after September 17, following news reports of Hernandez’s body being found and his alleged connection to the murdered teen.
Despite no arrests being made, Hollister and Crocs, which named D4vd as a brand ambassador for a joint campaign, dropped him.
D4vd Pleaded Not Guilty On All Charges
After months of investigation, D4vd was charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, and mutilation of a human body in the Hernandez case. He was arraigned on the day he was charged, and his counsel pleaded not guilty on all the charges.
The prosecution argued that the singer killed Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their illegal relationship and to “maintain his very lucrative musical career.” D4vd’s attorney denied the claim, saying that evidence will show the singer was not responsible for Hernandez’s death.
D4vd was denied bail and remains in custody. A preliminary evidentiary hearing is scheduled on May 1.
