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Hollywood, California – September 18, 2025 – A disturbing discovery in Hollywood has placed rising music artist D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) at the center of a developing homicide investigation. Authorities have officially identified a decomposed body found in a D4vd Tesla body Celeste Rivas case, as that of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been reported missing since May 2024.
The events unfolded on September 8, when employees at a Hollywood tow yard discovered a body inside a Tesla with Texas license plates, after noticing a foul odor emanating from the vehicle. Police later revealed the car had been found abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and had been there for a couple of days before being towed to the lot. The body was subsequently identified through dental records as Celeste Rivas, who had been missing since May 4, 2024. Law enforcement has classified Rivas’s death as a homicide, launching a full investigation into the tragic circumstances.
The vehicle’s registration to D4vd, known for hits like “Romantic Homicide,” immediately drew public attention to the 23-year-old artist. While officials have not publicly named D4vd as a suspect, the artist’s representatives have confirmed his awareness of the situation and stated his full cooperation with authorities. D4vd is currently continuing his scheduled tour engagements and has not been charged with any crime related to the discovery.
As the investigation progresses, a number of unconfirmed details and speculative connections have emerged in public discourse. Celeste Rivas’s mother reportedly informed a media outlet that her daughter had a boyfriend named “David.” This statement, coupled with D4vd’s real first name, has fueled online speculation regarding a potential personal connection between the singer and the deceased teenager. Further compounding the online narrative, Celeste’s mother also reportedly mentioned her daughter had a distinctive “Shhh…” tattoo on her right index finger. This detail garnered attention due to D4vd reportedly having a similar tattoo, though it is a common design shared by numerous public figures.
Additionally, an unreleased track from December 2023, reportedly titled “Celeste_Demo unfin,” surfaced online. This track allegedly contains lyrics that appear to describe specific identifying traits of Celeste and allude to a romantic relationship. Phrases from the lyrics reportedly include: “Oh, Celeste / The girl with my name tattooed on her chest / Smell her on my clothes like cigarettes / I hear her voice each time I take a breath / I’m obsessed” and “Oh, Celeste / Afraid you’ll only love me when undressed / But you look so damn gorgeous in that dress / Missing you so much makes me depressed.” It is not definitively clear if D4vd was singing about Celeste Rivas in this particular song. Adding another layer of controversy, screenshots purportedly from 2023 have also circulated online, allegedly showing the singer engaging in private conversations with minors. These unconfirmed allegations have further intensified public scrutiny.
The investigation continues to focus on establishing a clear timeline of events, including who had access to the Tesla, and when Celeste Rivas’s body was placed inside during the weeks it was reportedly abandoned. Pressure is mounting on authorities to provide more definitive answers regarding the circumstances surrounding this tragic case. D4vd, whose net worth is estimated at $3 million in 2025, from his burgeoning music career and performances, released his debut studio album, “Withered,” earlier this year. The unsettling discovery has cast a shadow over his recent success and placed him squarely in the national spotlight.