History of D4vd in Timeline

D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, is an American singer-songwriter. He achieved widespread recognition in 2022 with his singles "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me", both of which became viral hits on TikTok. This success led to a recording contract with Darkroom and Interscope Records, marking a significant step in his burgeoning music career.

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March 28, 2005: D4vd's Birth

On March 28, 2005, David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was born.

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2016: Release of "Withering" Double Single

In February 9, 2024 D4vd released a song titled "2016".

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2021: Uploading Fortnite Montages

In 2021, D4vd uploaded his own Fortnite montages, launching his music career.

July 20, 2022: Release of "Romantic Homicide"

On July 20, 2022, D4vd released the single "Romantic Homicide" after TikTok snippets of the song went viral.

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September 2022: Signing with Darkroom and Interscope Records and Release of "Here with Me"

In September 2022, D4vd signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records due to the success of "Romantic Homicide". His next single, "Here with Me", was released to streaming platforms in September 2022, entering multiple charts after gaining traction on TikTok. The songs were produced using BandLab.

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2022: Singles Release and Record Deal

In 2022, D4vd released the singles "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me", which gained popularity on TikTok, leading to a record deal with Darkroom and Interscope Records.

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2022: "Here with Me" Reaches Top 40

Originally released in 2022, "Here with Me" reached the top 40 in 2023.

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May 26, 2023: Release of Debut EP, Petals to Thorns

On May 26, 2023, D4vd released his debut EP, Petals to Thorns, through Darkroom and Interscope Records.

July 2023: Feature on "Superbloodmoon"

In July 2023, D4vd was featured on "Superbloodmoon", a single from Holly Humberstone's debut album.

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2023: Releases of Extended Plays

Following several releases in 2023, D4vd released two extended plays (EPs), Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals, with Petals to Thorns charting in five regions.

February 9, 2024: Release of "Withering" Double Single

On February 9, 2024, D4vd released two promotional singles, "Leave Her" and "2016", as a double single titled "Withering".

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December 19, 2024: Release of "Where'd It Go Wrong?"

On December 19, 2024, D4vd released the single "Where'd It Go Wrong?".

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2024: Releases of Singles

In 2024, D4vd released five singles, including "Feel It", which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

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February 7, 2025: Release of "One More Dance"

On February 7, 2025, D4vd released the single "One More Dance".

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February 25, 2025: Publication of "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me"

On February 25, 2025, "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me" was published in the Journal of Comprehensive Science.

April 2025: Debut Studio Album Release

In April 2025, D4vd's debut studio album, Withered, was released.

May 20, 2025: Retrieval of "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me"

The publication "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me" was retrieved on May 20, 2025.

May 23, 2025: Archival of "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me"

The publication "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me" was archived from the original on May 23, 2025.

August 2025: Start of Withered Tour

The Withered tour began in August 2025.

September 8, 2025: Performance at Fillmore Minneapolis and Discovery of Human Remains

On September 8, 2025, D4vd performed at the Fillmore Minneapolis as part of his Withered Tour. The same day, heavily decomposed human remains were discovered in Los Angeles inside a car registered to D4vd. The discovery came after a foul odor was investigated.

September 2025: Discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Body and Tour Cancellation

In September 2025, the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered inside a vehicle registered to D4vd. Following the identification, the remaining tour dates and the deluxe edition release of Withered were canceled, and the case is being investigated as a potential homicide.

September 16, 2025: Identification of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Body

On September 16, 2025, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the body found in the car registered to D4vd as that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was discovered one day after her 15th birthday, with evidence suggesting she had died long before discovery.

September 18, 2025: LAPD Search Warrant Execution and Property Lease Termination

On September 18, 2025, LAPD investigators executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills property previously occupied by D4vd. Electronic materials, including a computer, were seized, and shortly afterward, D4vd's manager terminated the lease on the property, and D4vd moved out.

November 2025: TikTok Following

By November 2025, D4vd had accumulated 3.6 million TikTok followers.

2025: Reflection on Maturity in Work

As reflected in a 2025 interview with People, touring with artists like SZA and building real-world connections allowed D4vd to infuse more personal, "evolved" maturity into his work.

2025: Increased Music Streams and Google Search Popularity

In 2025, during the investigation of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death, D4vd's music streams on Spotify doubled, and he became the top-searched musician and overall person on Google.

February 2026: Unsealed Court Documents

Court documents unsealed in February 2026 revealed that D4vd is the "target" of a Los Angeles grand jury investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and that he may face proceedings for one count of murder.

April 2026: No Charges Filed, Investigation Ongoing

As of April 2026, no charges have been filed against D4vd, and the investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is ongoing.

April 2026: D4vd's Arrest

In April 2026, D4vd was arrested.

April 16, 2026: D4vd's Arrest in Connection to Rivas's Death

On April 16, 2026, D4vd was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the death of Rivas. He is reportedly being held without bail pending a court appearance.