The disappearance and death of teenager Celeste Rivas, a fan of the rising musical artist D4VD (David), has erupted into a complex and disturbing criminal investigation, placing the popular singer at the center of a homicide case. The discovery of Celeste’s body found inside a Tesla linked to D4VD has been compounded by a flood of digital evidence and suspicious public behavior, forcing police to launch an aggressive, high-stakes investigation.

The Tesla Discovery and Immediate Cover-Up

The investigation began when police were called to an impound lot in Hollywood after a foul odor was reported coming from a sedan. Inside the vehicle—a Tesla confirmed to belong to D4VD—authorities tragically discovered Celeste Rivas’ body, which was wrapped in plastic.

The discovery immediately highlighted D4VD’s suspicious behavior prior to the car’s retrieval. It was revealed that he had reported the Tesla missing after it had been sitting for over 30 days. This action is seen as highly questionable, given that Teslas are easily traceable via GPS, suggesting a deliberate attempt to distance himself from the vehicle and its shocking contents. Furthermore, a Reddit user later found a discarded Tesla key card outside the rapper’s residence, which police collected as critical evidence.

Evidence of an Inappropriate Relationship

The most damning aspect of the digital evidence directly concerns the nature of the relationship between the two individuals, who had an age difference that crossed legal boundaries.

Discord Messages: Leaked Discord messages from 2022 confirmed that D4VD was communicating with Celeste when she was 12 years old and he was 17.
The Deletion Order: In January 2024, during a public Twitch stream where Celeste Rivas was present, D4VD was captured on an unedited clip telling his mods: “we need to delete this… delete all VODs, and then as soon as the stream ends delete the stream too”. This desperate attempt to erase a public, on-camera interaction strongly suggests he was attempting to cover up their association.
Other Victims: An individual who previously worked on music with D4VD in 2022 stated that in 2023, he tried to bring to light the fact that D4VD was messaging and having inappropriate relationships with “other girls, underage girls” from his fan Discord server, with many of them being 15 to 16 years old.

The Lyrical Trail: Confessions and Alter Egos

The music and personal statements of D4VD are now being scrutinized by investigators, as they appear to offer a chilling insight into the rapper’s state of mind and potential fixation.

The “Romantic Hword” Lyrics:** His hit song “Romantic H**word” was released on September 7th, the same day as Celeste’s birthday. More disturbingly, the song contains lyrics that are being interpreted as a confession: “In the back of my mind you passed in the back of my mind I got you. And I didn’t even regret it I can’t believe I said it but it’s true”. In a previous interview, D4VD explained the lyric in a way that suggests a sinister fantasy: “In the back of my mind you die… I didn’t physically but in the back of my mind she… and I didn’t even cry not a single tear”.
The Unreleased Song: A previously unreleased song reportedly created in December 2023 was found, in which D4VD sings about a girl named Celeste, including lyrics: “Oh Celeste, the girl with my name tattooed on her chest… I’m obsessed”.
The “Alter Ego” and Retirement Plan: D4VD’s previous music videos featured an “evil alter ego” who committed crimes that D4VD’s detective character had to solve. Separately, D4VD stated in an interview that his plan was to retire and live “off the grid… on an island” in four years. Commenters noted this strange four-year timeline would coincide with Celeste Rivas turning 18, suggesting a disturbing link to his fixation.

Legal Status and Outcomes

While the federal authorities have not yet formally named D4VD a suspect, they have confirmed they are “definitely investigating him,” which has been evidenced by the search warrant executed on his residence.

The repercussions have been swift: D4VD’s tour dates have been canceled, with only a few December shows remaining on his schedule. The outcome of this investigation will hinge on whether police can leverage the extensive digital trail—including the unusual lyrics, Discord messages, and D4VD’s attempts to hide evidence—to formally link him to the shocking crime that has rocked the music community.