Singer-songwriter D4vd is under intense scrutiny after a disturbing discovery connected to his vehicle. On September 8, 2025, police found the body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been missing since April 2024, inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered in his name. The car was located at a Hollywood tow yard after workers noticed a strong odor, leading to the tragic discovery. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is handling the investigation.
The case has taken an unsettling turn with the resurfacing of D4vd’s music video One More Dance, released earlier this year. In the video, D4vd appears blindfolded and blood-stained while dragging what looks like a body, which is later placed into the trunk of a car before characters dig a hole and perform a dance sequence. Many viewers have drawn eerie parallels between the video and the real-life incident, sparking speculation across social media. Critics warn against conflating artistic expression with reality, but the timing and imagery have fueled widespread debate.
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The fallout has been swift. D4vd has canceled his remaining U.S. tour dates, and collaborators have begun cutting ties. Kali Uchis, who appeared on his track Crashing from the album Withered, announced plans to pull the song from streaming platforms. Meanwhile, fans and commentators remain divided, with some disturbed by the apparent “foreshadowing” of the tragedy in his art, and others defending the separation of art from life.
For now, investigators are piecing together unanswered questions, including how Rivas’ body ended up in the Tesla, who was last in possession of the vehicle, and whether foul play was involved. They are also examining potential connections between the artist and the victim, such as reports of similar tattoos. With the investigation ongoing, the resurfaced music video has added another layer of mystery to a case already gripping both the music industry and the public.
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