LAPD Searches Hollywood Hills Home

Evening of September 17 – Morning of September 18: Los Angeles police executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills residence where D4vd had been staying. Dozens of officers spent the night collecting evidence, seizing computers and multiple pieces of evidence from the property.

According to TMZ, the house is owned by Josh Marshall, D4vd’s manager at Interscope Records. Notably, the residence is located very close to the area where the Tesla was originally abandoned.

Industry Meltdown Accelerates

Kali Uchis Removes Collaboration

Singer Kali Uchis officially removed her song “Crashing” featuring D4vd from streaming platforms. She stated: “Not my friend, I just did one song with him and am currently in the process of taking it down after today’s concerning news.”

When criticized for collaborating with D4vd, Kali Uchis fired back: “Women always get blamed for things men do.”

Mass Industry Boycott Wave

Tyler, The Creator and Daniel Caesar unfollowed D4vd

Crocs and Hollister immediately removed all D4vd imagery from their advertising campaigns

Brands had invested millions in the “Dream Drop” campaign launched on September 3

Multiple tour dates cancelled as venues distance themselves

Chilling Lyrical Analysis: When Art Becomes Prophecy

“Romantic Homicide” – A Confession Hidden in Plain Sight?

The song that made D4vd famous now takes on a horrifying new meaning in light of recent events. Released in July 2022, the track contains lyrics that fans once interpreted as artistic expression but now read like a chilling confession:

Most Disturbing Lyrics:

“In the back of my mind, I killed you and I didn’t even regret it” – This line has become the most haunting, suggesting premeditation without remorse

“I’m scared, it feels like you don’t care” – Could this reflect the power dynamic between a 17-year-old influencer and an 11-year-old fan?

“In the back of my mind, you died” – The repetitive nature suggests obsessive thoughts about death

“And I can’t get you off my mind” – Takes on sinister meaning when considering the alleged obsession with Celeste

The “Celeste” Demo – Direct Evidence?

The leaked song recorded in December 2023 – just 4 months before Celeste’s disappearance – contains lyrics that are impossibly specific:

“Oh, Celeste / The girl with my name tattooed on her chest / Smell her on my clothes like cigarettes / I’m obsessed”

Forensic Lyrical Analysis:

“The girl with my name tattooed on her chest” – Celeste had the “Shhh…” tattoo, potentially matching D4vd’s

“Smell her on my clothes” – Suggests physical proximity and intimate contact

“I’m obsessed” – Direct admission of unhealthy fixation

Recording timeline – December 2023, exactly when their relationship may have intensified

Pattern of Obsession in Earlier Works

Music analysts have found disturbing patterns throughout D4vd’s catalog:

“Here With Me” (2022):

“I need you here with me, I can’t be alone” – Suggests dependency and control issues

Released around the time he was actively messaging 11-year-old Celeste

“Feel It” (2023):

“I can feel it in my bones, something’s wrong” – Possible reference to guilt or impending actions

“Can’t let go” – Multiple references to inability to release someone

The Hello Kitty Connection – Disturbing Symbolism

D4vd’s obsession with Hello Kitty imagery after meeting Celeste reveals a calculated grooming pattern:

February 7, 2024 TikTok Analysis:

Caption: “when your card declines at therapy and they bring in that one Hello Kitty girl you met in 2021”

“met in 2021” – Confirms he knew Celeste when she was only 11 years old

“Hello Kitty girl” – Reduces her to a childish object of his fixation

“therapy” – Suggests he was aware his feelings were problematic

Profile Picture Evolution:

Hello Kitty with blindfold and blood – Symbolizes violence and silencing

Hello Kitty giving middle finger – Shows corruption of innocent imagery

Timeline matches Celeste’s disappearance period

Musical Foreshadowing or Confession?

Timeline of Lyrical Evidence:

2021: Meets Celeste (11) through Discord

July 2022: “Romantic Homicide” released with killing fantasies

October 2022: Direct messaging with Celeste intensifies

2023: Multiple songs reference obsession and “can’t let go”

December 2023: Records “Celeste” with her name and specific details

April 2024: Celeste disappears

September 2024: D4vd gets matching “Shhh…” tattoo

Fan Reactions to Lyrical Reinterpretation

Millions of fans are horrified upon re-examining lyrics they once loved:

“I used to sing along to ‘I killed you and didn’t regret it’ thinking it was just emo music” – @musicfan2024

“The ‘Celeste’ song is literally him confessing and we all missed it” – @truecrimepod

“How did Spotify let this stay up when it’s basically evidence?” – @concerned_parent

Psychological Profile Through Music

Music psychologists note escalating patterns in D4vd’s work:

Early 2022: Romantic yearning, typical teen themes
Mid 2022: Introduction of violence and death imagery
Late 2022-2023: Obsession themes intensify
Late 2023: Direct naming of victim with specific details
2024: Complete social media silence after disappearance

New Information About the Victim

Birthday Timing Raises Questions

Celeste Rivas was born on September 7, 2010, meaning her body was discovered just one day after her 15th birthday. This timing has raised additional questions among investigators about when and why the body was placed in the vehicle.

Gruesome Condition of Remains

Celeste’s body was found in a severely compromised state:

Dismembered and heavily decomposed

Wrapped in plastic bags

Weighing only 71 pounds (32kg) – extremely underweight for a 15-year-old

Had been in the vehicle for an extended period before discovery

Current Investigation Status

D4vd Not Yet Arrested

LAPD confirms no arrests have been made

D4vd is fully cooperating with investigators

He flew back to Los Angeles Wednesday morning (September 18) to assist with the investigation

Cancelled Seattle show and may cancel additional tour dates

No official charges filed at this time

Cause of Death Still Pending

LAPD reports they have no crime classification from the coroner’s office regarding cause of death. The cause of death remains listed as “deferred” pending further investigation.

New Details About the Connection

Tesla Abandoned for One Month

The vehicle was parked in Hollywood Hills for nearly a month before being towed

Neighbors recall seeing the Tesla moved multiple times over the past three months

The car has Texas license plates registered under David Anthony Burke

Vehicle had a foul odor that eventually led to the discovery

Multiple People Had Access to Vehicle

An LAPD source revealed that D4vd owns multiple vehicles and various individuals had access to any of his cars. This detail has complicated the investigation.

Community and Fan Reaction

Music Streaming Platforms Under Scrutiny

Major platforms are facing criticism for hosting what may be confession songs:

Spotify has not removed “Romantic Homicide” despite its disturbing new context

The leaked “Celeste” track continues circulating on SoundCloud

Legal experts debate whether song lyrics can be used as evidence

TikTok Videos Resurface

D4vd’s TikTok video from February 7, 2024 with the caption “when your card declines at therapy and they bring in that one Hello Kitty girl you met in 2021” has gone viral, sparking speculation about his relationship with Celeste dating back to 2021.

Suspicious Silence

D4vd has remained completely silent on social media since the story broke. This silence has only increased public suspicion about his role in the case.

Career Impact

With 33 million monthly Spotify listeners, D4vd was a rising star in the music industry. However, this scandal may have ended his career:

All major brands have cut ties

Fellow artists are distancing themselves

Fans are turning away from his music in horror

Entire tour may be cancelled

Record label Interscope under pressure to drop him

The Bigger Picture: Music Industry Accountability

This case raises disturbing questions about:

How many other artists are hiding crimes in plain sight through their music?

Should streaming platforms monitor lyrical content more closely?

What responsibility do record labels have when artists display concerning patterns?

Music industry experts are calling this the most shocking revelation since examining lyrics became evidence in criminal cases. The idea that millions of people were unknowingly listening to confession songs has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.

This case is becoming one of the most shocking scandals in the US entertainment industry for 2025, with each revealed detail becoming increasingly disturbing and haunting. The realization that D4vd may have been confessing through his music for years has fundamentally changed how fans and industry professionals view artistic expression.

Ongoing Coverage: The case remains under active investigation. Music analysts continue examining D4vd’s entire catalog for additional evidence as investigators build their case.