The death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla linked to singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), has sent shockwaves through the music industry and sparked a complex investigation. The Los Angeles Police Department discovered the body on September 8th following reports of a foul odor emanating from a vehicle in a tow yard. The car had been there for several days. D4vd's representative confirmed the singer's cooperation with authorities, although his tour dates were initially canceled and his record label reportedly suspended promotion of his music. A subsequent search warrant executed at a Hollywood Hills residence D4vd had been staying in yielded a seized computer and hair samples, according to TMZ, along with the use of luminol suggesting a focus on blood evidence. The investigation has been hampered by the difficulty in determining the cause of death.
Adding to the intrigue, a 2024 TikTok video reposted by D4vd, depicting someone chopping meat with the caption "Me if I see her talk with other dudes," has resurfaced. This seemingly innocuous video has become a focal point of online discussion following Rivas's death. The video's original creator, Brayan, has since addressed the renewed interest, stating that the video was originally a joke and that he does not endorse violence. He also claimed to have been unaware of D4vd until the investigation began.
Further compounding the mystery, both D4vd and Rivas reportedly shared an identical "shhh…" tattoo on their right index fingers. Furthermore, a leaked D4vd song from 2024, which mentions someone named Celeste, has added another layer of complexity to the case. The investigation continues, with authorities yet to name any suspects or make arrests. The connection between the seemingly innocuous TikTok video and the tragic circumstances surrounding Celeste Rivas' death remains a key area of focus for investigators.
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Originally published at: https://thetab.com/2025/09/22/a-dark-tiktok-d4vd-reposted-has-resurfaced-and-the-creator-who-made-it-has-spoken-out
