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5 min readThe hosts of Last Podcast on the Left's Side Stories dissect the case of D4vd, a 21-year-old rapper whose rapid rise in music collided with accusations of child sexual abuse material possession, grooming multiple minors, and the murder of 15-year-old fan Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Drawing from court documents, social media, and timelines, they trace how an online Fortnite and Discord enthusiast turned predator, highlighting the mechanics of digital grooming and a botched cover-up.
D4vd's Online Origins and Music Fame
David Anthony Burke, who rebranded as D4vd, grew up in New York City immersed in Fortnite, initially aiming for pro gaming before pivoting to music to dodge YouTube copyright issues. His independent tracks went viral, landing "Romantic Homicide"—a song about killing a lover without regret—at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lyrics like "In the back of my mind, I killed you / And I didn't even regret it" later mirrored allegations. Hosts note his sound as derivative "CVS music" for teens, akin to softened 90s R&B like Babyface, packaged for Gen Z with mall-pop aesthetics and bloody merch imagery. Despite fame, including Coachella and Lollapalooza slots, D4vd stayed "chronically online," sharing gore videos on Discord and playing Fortnite with fans, including during his arrest.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:31) **Hat Banter and Episode Intro** - Hosts joke about Henry's new hat before introducing D4vd case
- 2 (06:43) **Case Overview** - Recap of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body found in D4vd's abandoned Tesla trunk
- 3 (07:31) **CSAM Evidence Revealed** - Police uncover 40+ terabytes of child sexual abuse material on D4vd's accounts
- 4 (09:54) **D4vd's Early Life and Rise** - From NYC kid David Anthony Burke to viral Fortnite gamer turned musician
- 5 (13:20) **Grooming Beginnings** - Met Celeste at age 15 in Discord when she was 10-11
- 6 (18:00) **Music Critique** - Hosts dissect D4vd's "CVS mall music" style and hit "Romantic Homicide"
- 7 (21:45) **Dark Obsessions** - Chronically online, shared gore/torture videos, sold bloody merch
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Show Notes
This week, Henry & Eddie bring you a very special Side Stories Investigative Report as they take a closer look at D4VD & The Murder of Celeste Rivas - breaking down the alleged timeline of events, D4VD's early life, his connection to the victim, and the overall case the prosecution has built against the 21 year old fortnite-player-turned-popstar since the discovery of Celeste Rivas' decomposing body in the trunk of his car outside of his Hollywood Hills home.
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