Who is d4vd? The viral 'Here With Me' singer at the center of a homicide investigation

Los Angeles: L.A. police launched a homicide investigation after workers at a Hollywood tow yard discovered a badly decomposed female body sealed inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to 20-year-old singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd. The vehicle, abandoned days earlier in the Hollywood Hills and bearing Texas plates, was towed prior to the grim discovery on September 8, 2025. The victim remains unidentified due to the advanced state of decomposition, but authorities noted key identifiers, including a tattoo on her finger reading “Shhh...” and distinctive clothing.

In response to the incident, major brands Crocs and Hollister swiftly dropped d4vd from recent marketing campaigns. The singer had been featured in their joint “Dream Drop” collection launched on September 3, marking an influential partnership for the rising artist. Both brands issued a statement acknowledging the developing situation and revealing they had removed all promotional content featuring d4vd from social media and websites while the investigation continues.

Despite the scrutiny, d4vd has continued his ongoing ‘Withered’ world tour. On September 9, he performed at The Fillmore in Minneapolis, engaging fans with energetic renditions of his hits and even distributing popular Labubu toys to the crowd. Social media clips showed the audience largely focused on the performance without public mention from d4vd of the investigation.

d4vd: From Viral Stardom to Spotlight Amid Crisis

David Anthony Burke, popularly known as d4vd, is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2022 through TikTok virality with emotional breakout hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” His fusion of indie pop, alternative, and R&B has earned him more than 33 million monthly Spotify listeners worldwide. Signed with Darkroom/Interscope Records, d4vd transitioned from making music for Fortnite videos to becoming a major voice of Generation Z through raw, heartfelt lyrics and relatable storytelling.

This shocking discovery has cast an intense spotlight on the artist, whose professional trajectory was marked by steady success and growth. With his second album, “Withered”, and successful tours underway, the focus remains on how the investigation will unfold and impact his future.