It is no wonder that one of the most prominent stories in the entertainment industry today is a mystery involving popular singer-songwriter D4vd (pronounced David). The musician, who rose to fame in summer 2022 with the release of “Romantic Homicide,” has been linked to a homicide case resulting in the passing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a young girl who went missing last year at age 13.
Rivas Hernandez’s body was discovered Sept. 8, the day after what would have been her 15th birthday, hidden in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer. At first, many believed D4vd was being framed since he was on a world tour when the body was found. But the advanced stage of decomposition indicated her death had occurred weeks earlier.
Speculation about the true cause of Rivas Hernandez’s death has spread widely on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, where users are attempting to draw conclusions about D4vd’s involvement. The potential connection is striking—with parallels in the lives of both D4vd and Rivas fueling suspicions that the circumstances are more than a coincidence. With conflicting stories and information circulating online, telling the difference between rumor and fact has proved difficult for those seeking justice in the case.
Some of the most popular theories on TikTok and YouTube suggest that Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been in contact with D4vd before her disappearance, fueled by a livestream where both the singer and someone alleged to be Rivas appear together. Many D4vd fans are actively trying to claim the girl seen in the clip is Celeste Herrera, one of the his alleged exes, despite them having facial differences that makes it easy to depict which Celeste is in the video.
At the time Rivas went missing in April 2024, she was only 13-years-old, while D4vd was 19. Speculation has spread that the two may have been in an illegal relationship, given that D4vd is an adult and Rivas is a minor. Others claim she may have attended one of his concerts in secret or that people within his inner circle knew more than they have admitted. Adding to the intrigue, there are also suggestions that the LAPD may be withholding critical information from the public, with some theorizing that D4vd could have paid off the department to keep details concealed.
However, despite the entire case being eerie, one of the most noteworthy points many continue to discuss is the correlation between D4vd’s artistic vision and the sequence of events surrounding Rivas’s death. Beyond “Romantic Homicide,” which D4vd explains to be a nonphysical homicide and more of a metaphoric take, fans have turned their attention to his breakout hit “Here With Me,” specifically the lyric, “and if it’s right, I don’t care how long it takes.” The line has taken on a chilling undertone online, where some speculate that D4vd and Rivas may have shared a romantic connection while she was still a minor. Though unverified, the theory has amplified the odd parallels between his music and the tragedy.
The complexity of this case is extreme, with new information coming out daily. From the eerie connection between D4vd’s music, Rivas’s disappearance and to theories circulating on social media, developments lead to more questions. The story remains to be a mix of speculation and mystery, engaging the public as the news unfolds and leaving many internet users struggling to separate fact from rumor.