The meteoric rise of the artist D4vd — formerly known as David Burke, a streamer turned music star — is coming to an abrupt halt after the final shows of his US tour were canceled amid a criminal investigation linking him to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in his Tesla. found in the trunk of her car.

According to sources close to the case cited by TMZ, D4vd's team made the decision on Thursday to cancel their two remaining shows in the United States: one scheduled for Friday in San Francisco and another for Saturday in Los Angeles.

Although she still has international dates scheduled for October and November, everything indicates that it will be impossible for her to leave the country while authorities continue their investigation.

A case that shakes the music industry

The case began to take shape when the body of Celeste Rivas was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. The young woman had been missing for over a year, according to her mother who told TMZ, who also revealed that she knew that her daughter was in a relationship with someone named "David."

Images obtained by the outlet show D4vd and Celeste together in the past, reinforcing the connection between the two. Additionally, fans have also found other similarities online, such as a tattoo the two shared of the word “Shhh.” Authorities have not issued any formal charges, but the investigation is moving quickly: On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers searched the residence where D4vd is believed to have lived before the start of his tour. During the operation, hair samples were collected and traces of blood were searched, law enforcement sources told TMZ. The impact of the case is already being felt in the industry. The Grammy Museum, which was planning to hold a special event on September 24 to commemorate the album Withered—released in April—quietly removed D4vd’s name from its website. The event,which included a talk about his creative process and meteoric rise in music, even had a waiting list before being canceled without public explanation.

In addition, the artist's record label decided to suspend the release of the deluxe version of his album, as well as all promotional activities, "out of respect for the ongoing investigation."

This is not the first concert canceled amid the storm: his performance in Seattle, scheduled for Wednesday, was immediately suspended after the identity of the victim was confirmed. Each cancellation seems to coincide with new findings in the investigation, fueling speculation about the artist’s level of involvement.

More about D3vd

D4vd, pronounced “David,” is an American singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to fame in 2022 as an internet phenomenon turned music star.

Born in 2005 in Houston, Texas, D4vd began his career creating music in his bedroom at just 16 years old, using a cheap microphone and free recording software. What started as a hobby on platforms like TikTok and SoundCloud quickly grew into a global movement, thanks to his ethereal voice, emotional lyrics, and ability to blend genres like indie, alternative pop, soft rock, and bedroom pop.

Before dedicating himself to music, D4vd was known in the streaming world, especially on Twitch, where he played video games and connected with a community of young people.

His transition from streamer to musical artist was as swift as it was unexpected: in a matter of months, he went from posting covers and demos online to signing with a record label and collaborating with high-profile brands and franchises.

In fact, his talent led him to have several songs go viral on the internet, especially on platforms like TikTok. Among those songs are 'Here With Me', 'Romance Isn't Dead (It's Just Evolving)', 'Romantic Homocide', 'Feel It' (main theme song for Netflix's “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”) and 'My Love Is Gone'.

After the news broke, the singer's name became a trending topic and interest in his music has also grown, as it has climbed several positions on Spotify's global charts and has accumulated almost 35 million listeners on the platform.