The day after a body was found in his car in Hollywood, singer D4VD was belting his TikTok hit 'Romantic Homicide' - a brooding breakup song about killing an ex with no regret - to a sold-out crowd in Minneapolis.
The US recording artist had self-launched his music career from his sister's closet while working a part-time gig at Starbucks. It led him to viral fame, millions of followers online, and a global tour.
But all of it came to an abrupt halt last month with the discovery of a severely decomposed body in the front trunk of his Tesla.
The corpse was identified as that of 15-year-old runaway Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A month later, mystery still surrounds the teen's death, as well as her relationship to the 20-year-old singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke.
Deep dives into his macabre oeuvre - which is peppered with references to death, remembrance, violence, and bloody motifs - have led some to question if life was imitating art and vice versa.
The young singer has yet to publicly comment on the case or the grim discovery in his car. His spokesperson has only stated that he is 'fully cooperating with authorities' and has hired a prominent criminal defence attorney.
Rivas Hernandez's cause of death has yet to be determined. Her family is heartbroken by the loss as they seek answers, amidst rising public curiosity over the circumstances leading to this tragedy.
The Los Angeles Police Department describes the ongoing case as an open investigation without revealing details about any suspects or connections to D4VD.
As fans and true-crime enthusiasts speculate online about the mystery surrounding Rivas Hernandez's death, the investigation continues to draw attention, spotlighting the intersection of celebrity culture and tragic loss.
Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the case, while D4VD’s career hangs in the balance amid growing uncertainty.
