Rappers Reel from D4vd Murder Probe: ‘This Is Crazy’ as Leaked Evidence Ties Singer to Celeste Rivas’ Death

The hip-hop community is in shock following explosive leaks in the investigation into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered on September 8, 2025, in the trunk of a Tesla owned by rising R&B star D4vd (David Anthony Burke). Reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, on April 5, 2024, Rivas’ body—decomposed beyond easy identification—was found at a Hollywood impound lot after a foul odor prompted a check. As LAPD digs deeper, resurfaced clips, Discord chats, and eerie song lyrics have fueled allegations of a grooming relationship dating back to when Rivas was 12, prompting rappers and street insiders to voice disbelief: “This is crazy.”

D4vd, the 20-year-old Queens native behind the 2022 smash “Romantic Homicide,” canceled his remaining tour dates, including a Seattle stop, amid the scrutiny. No arrest has been made as of September 21, 2025, with legal experts citing the need for airtight forensic ties before charges in a high-profile case. Yet, the digital breadcrumbs—from deleted streams to alleged pregnancy announcements—have rappers like DJ Akademiks and others sharing the fallout in real-time, calling it a “wake-up call” for fame’s dark side.

The Tesla Discovery and Timeline Red Flags

The probe ignited when workers at the Hollywood tow yard alerted authorities to the stench from D4vd’s black Tesla Model S, impounded since early August. Rivas’ remains, mutilated and stuffed in the front trunk, were confirmed via DNA on September 17. The vehicle, reported stolen on August 9—just after D4vd’s tour kicked off on August 5—had sat idle for over 30 days, raising eyebrows about why he didn’t use Tesla’s built-in GPS tracking.

A May 2024 Google Maps Street View captured a near-identical Tesla parked outside a $20,000/month Hollywood Hills rental—formerly Halle Berry’s estate—where LAPD executed a search warrant on September 18. The property, on the market since January, is “possibly leased by [D4vd] or someone close,” investigators noted. Tesla’s 360-degree motion-sensor cameras and superior GPS could soon reveal who last drove it and how Rivas ended up inside, per sources.

Rivas met D4vd online via social media, her high school teacher later revealed, prompting warnings about stranger dangers. A pre-discovery Reddit thread from an anonymous user flagged D4vd as a “weirdo” linked to a seventh-grader’s runaway from Lake Elsinore—Rivas’ hometown—expressing terror that “that’s who’s in the car.” TMZ corroborated a photo of D4vd handing cash to teens in the area, with claims he paid to hush Rivas’ age.

Leaked Streams, Chats, and a Deleted Past

A resurfaced January 11, 2024, Twitch clip shows a ponytail-clad Rivas—wearing a black Gap sweater and glasses matching her missing poster—waving beside D4vd as he urgently instructs mods: “We need to delete this… Delete all VODs and then as soon as the stream ends, delete the stream too.” Police view it as potentially one of her last alive moments; the outfit aligns with a FaceTime call that night, where D4vd appears in the same frame.

Discord screenshots from D4vd’s fan server, launched September 2022, capture him querying: “Is Celeste in here?” on her 12th birthday, with her replying “Hi, David.” Members griped about favoritism: “He only adds certain girls… usually 15 to 16.” By January 2024 (Rivas 13), he allegedly posted: “Me and deleted user got a kid on the way,” with her sharing a “David” finger tattoo and backstage selfie. Her final message: three months pre-disappearance.

A 2023 collaborator, who produced with D4vd, went public in a video: “I tried to bring [underage claims] to light… His team removed my song, calling it misinformation.” D4vd dismissed it as “clout-chasing,” but the artist clarified it involved other girls, not Rivas—whom he barely knew.

Rivas’ brother broke his silence on Instagram: “Why are people lying saying I knew more? Celeste loved me… I never knew until the last time she left.” A family vigil in Lake Elsinore drew mourners, with her loved ones “heartbroken.”

Lyrics, Bracelets, and a Chilling Timeline

D4vd wore bracelets at a recent show matching Rivas’ family photo, per fans. His hit “Romantic Homicide”—music video dropped September 7, 2023 (Rivas’ birthday)—croons: “In the back of my mind, you died… I didn’t even cry.” A leaked December 2023 studio file features him singing “Oh, Celeste… the girl with my name tattooed on her chest.” Akademiks tied it to tracks like “Ghost” and “Afterlife,” calling the pattern “creepy.”

A January 2024 interview has D4vd plotting retirement in four years—coinciding with Rivas’ 18th birthday—to vanish “off the grid… no digital footprint.”

Rappers and Street Buzz: Outrage and Theories

As evidence leaked, rappers lit up social media. Akademiks streamed reactions: “Street guys are sharing this back and forth… This is crazy.” Others echoed: “Dating a 13-year-old? Bro, why?” while speculating cover-ups or forced pregnancy. One X thread from a hip-hop insider: “If the lyrics are about her, this is deeper than we thought.”

With feds barring travel and LAPD seeking questioning, D4vd’s silence speaks volumes. Fans demand answers: Did he play a part? Theories flood comments—from panic deletions to paid silence. As one put it: “The back of his mind knew.” The case, blending viral fame and tragedy, serves as a grim online-safety alert. LAPD tips: [email protected].