Former fans of the “Romantic Homicide” singer are disgusted to learn their fandom helped propel D4vd to the top of Google’s list of trending musicians of 2025 amid a probe linking him to the homicide of a teen girl.
The singer D4vd beat out blockbuster artists such as Bad Bunny, Doechii, and Coldplay for the number one spot, while police investigate the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the artist on Sept. 8.
D4vd tops the list of Google’s trending musicians of 2025. Getty Images for CoachellaThe car was towed from the Hollywood Hills, near where D4vd was renting a mansion for $20,000 a month – and where Rivas-Hernandez was believed to be living. Employees at the Hollywood tow yard reported a smell that turned out to be the decaying remains of the teenager.
Celeste Rivas-Hernandez’s body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd.
Some of the fans who ranked among the top 1,500 listeners on Spotify took to Reddit to lament the fall of their beloved artist.
“You couldn’t waterboard this out of me,” commented eggsworm.
“Safe to say I was heartbroken when the news came out ;-;,” r/d4vd2 posted to Reddit. “Until we get official word, I’m done,” the fan added.
Another mega-fan took to X, posting a meme of a skeleton falling over with the caption, “Spotify Wrapped soon and d4vd is probably my #1 artist…”
D4vd rose to stardom through his TikTok account where he has 3.9 million followers. Obtained by the NY Post
The artists “One More Dance” music video has 5.9 million views on YouTube. d4vd/YouTubeThe singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, 20, was on tour when news broke of the murder probe and was forced to cancel the remainder of his shows.
Here’s the latest on the D4vd’s murder charges of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas:
- Celeste Rivas’ death certificate now says it’s ‘unclear’ if 14-year-old was pregnant when allegedly murdered by D4vd
- D4vd talked ‘losing relationships’ in interview after he allegedly killed Celeste Rivas
- D4vd used chainsaw to dismember Celeste Rivas in his garage: prosecutors
- Celeste Rivas family facing ‘indescribable pain’ after learning brutal murder details
- D4vd’s lawyers hit with vile antisemitic abuse for defending accused murderer: report
- D4vd had ‘significant’ amount of disturbing child sex abuse images on iPhone: DA
In his popular music video “One More Dance,” that has 5.9 million views on YouTube, the singer wore a bloodstained white button-down shirt and a blindfold.
The singer rose to stardom through TikTok, where he boasts more than 3.9 million followers. He played his first Coachella earlier this year with a memorable flop on stage after attempting a backflip and falling onto the stage.
D4vd has likely seen a surge in clicks since being thrust into the national spotlight surrounding the homicide investigation.
D4vd has not officially been named a suspect in the death investigation, according to the LAPD.
The cause of death for Rivas-Hernandez has yet to be determined, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
