D4vd’s record label has paused promotion for the deluxe edition of his album Withered as homicide investigators probe ties to a 15-year-old girl found dismembered in a Tesla linked to the pop star. Universal Music Group, Sony Music Publishing and Wasserman said they have put all promotional activities on hold while authorities continue to determine how Celeste Rivas Hernandez ended up dead in the car impounded at a Hollywood Hills tow yard. The move comes as detectives seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the death and any connections to the singer.
The case centers on Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old whose body was discovered inside an abandoned Tesla in a tow yard in California’s Hollywood Hills. Police have said they are examining how the teenager ended up in the vehicle, and they are reviewing newly surfaced photos that show D4vd with Rivas. The investigation has drawn attention to the nature of the relationship between the singer and the teen, with authorities and media outlets reporting on statements from family members and acquaintances. The teenager’s mother told TMZ that her daughter had been dating someone named David—pronounced as D4vd’s stage name—before her death. No charges have been filed, and D4vd is cooperating with investigators, according to multiple reports and the Los Angeles Times.
D4vd’s last Instagram post prior to the discovery was a promotion for the deluxe edition of his album Withered, which originally was released in April through Darkroom and Interscope Records. The album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and has accumulated more than 521 million streams on Spotify. The unpromoted new version of the record was scheduled to be released on Friday, as police conducted surveillance of the singer’s Los Angeles home near the area where the girl’s body was found. In the wake of the investigation, the label confirmed the promotional push for the deluxe edition had been halted and that D4vd canceled upcoming shows while authorities continued their inquiry.
The case has prompted scrutiny of the interplay between up-and-coming artists and fans, and it underscores how an active investigation can affect music promotions and public appearances. Authorities have stressed that charges have not been filed and that investigations can shift as new information emerges. Police continue to examine the social media posts, photographs and other materials related to the teen and her reported relationship with the singer, as they work to determine the full sequence of events surrounding her death and the role, if any, that D4vd might have played in it.
As investigators press forward, the entertainment industry and fans alike are watching closely to see how this case develops and whether it will lead to any formal charges or additional information about the circumstances surrounding Rivas Hernandez’s death. The story remains fluid, and authorities have urged patience as they continue to gather facts and assess possible links between the teenager and the Los Angeles-area music scene.
