
Yo, LA’s got some heavy drama brewing, and it’s got everyone talking from Hollywood to the Valley. Rising singer-songwriter D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, just canceled his European and U.K. stops on the Withered 2025 World Tour, leaving fans in Amsterdam and Dublin hanging with a vague 'unforeseen circumstances' excuse from the venues. Meanwhile, down under, his Australian dates are still up for grabs - for now.
This bombshell comes hot on the heels of his U.S. tour dates getting axed just a day earlier. We’re talking major gigs like a September 20 show right here in Los Angeles and a coveted spot at the Grammy Museum on September 24, both wiped off the calendar. Even a last-minute Seattle performance got the boot, and the SoCal vibe is buzzing with questions about what’s really going down.
At the heart of this mess is a grim discovery that’s straight outta a noir flick. On September 8, authorities found a 'severely decomposed' body in a bag inside a Tesla registered to Burke at Hollywood Tow. The body was identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, and LAPD is treating her death as a homicide. Talk about a plot twist no one saw coming.
The investigation’s heating up faster than a Santa Ana wind. On Wednesday, LAPD rolled up to D4vd’s Hollywood Hills pad - yeah, that ritzy area above the Sunset Strip - with a search warrant, according to the Los Angeles Times. Word is, Burke’s cooperating with the cops, but the silence from his camp is louder than a Coachella headliner.
Meanwhile, Celeste Rivas’ family is shattered, dropping a heartbreaking statement about losing a 'beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.' They’ve set up a GoFundMe to help lay her to rest, with a rep posting, 'Any funds you are able to donate are greatly appreciated.' A GoFundMe spokesperson confirmed their Trust & Safety team is making sure the donations reach the Rivas Hernandez family without a hitch.
'We’re just trying to process this nightmare and give Celeste the goodbye she deserves,' a family friend shared on behalf of the Rivas Hernandez family.
Now, here’s where it gets even wilder with some straight-up LA mystery vibes. The Los Angeles County medical examiner noted Celeste had a 'Shhh…' tattoo on her right index finger - a design made iconic by Rihanna back in ’08 and sported by other celebs like Lindsay Lohan. TMZ dropped a bombshell saying Burke seems to have the same ink on his finger. Coincidence or connection? The internet’s on fire with theories.
Adding fuel to the speculation, The Sun reported a leaked 2023 SoundCloud track titled 'Celeste' credited to D4vd. With no cause of death released yet and Burke staying mum, the dots are begging to be connected. The 20-year-old New York-born artist, who’s been touring to hype his debut album Withered since early August, hasn’t dropped an official statement, leaving fans and followers alike refreshing their feeds for updates.
This story’s got more layers than a Venice Beach sunset, and we’re all waiting to see how it unfolds. From the red carpet to the courtroom, LA’s watching - and so are we. Stick with us as we keep tabs on this unfolding tragedy with major Hollywood implications.