Jailed singer D4vd (David Burke) played an audio of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s voice at the opener of his “Withered Tour” in April 2025.
D4vd’s Withered Tour launched at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on April 27, 2025. He is accused of killing Celeste in California four days before the tour opened.
His mom, Colleen Burke (far left), father, Dawud Burke, and his little sister prayed with him backstage before the concert.
In the audio, Celeste is heard saying, “So, I got a question. Why don’t you hold my hands anymore?”
D4vd responded: “Ah here we go again bruh!”
Celeste said, “Nah, I’m so serious. I’m so serious.”
Later in the audio, D4vd asked her, “Why do you think we met?”
Celeste responded:
“Well, I think, personally, have you ever heard of the invisible string theory? Exactly that. So basically, we met because we were supposed to meet… And we’re connected because we’re supposed to be connected. It’s kind of like, I loved you before I existed and I’ll love you even when I die. Yeah… but, it’s like, it’s weird, it’s strange, it’s unpredictable. So, don’t leave me.”
Listen to the audio:
In videos recorded at the Houston show, D4vd is seen crying as he sings his song “Afterlife,” featuring the lyrics: “I love you from the afterlife.”
D4vd was arrested on Tuesday, April 14, and charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, committing crime for financial gain and murdering the witness in an investigation.
D4vd is also charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a minor person under 14 and mutilating a body.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Celeste was killed because she threatened to expose their illegal relationship.
D4vd is being held at the L.A. County Men’s Central Jail. His official mugshot shows the singer without his light brown contact lenses.
D4vd made his first court appearance on Monday, April 20. A judge denied his request for bail.
Blair Berk, D4vd’s high-powered attorney said her client is innocent of all charges.
The judge granted Berk’s request for a preliminary hearing in 10 days. Berk asked the prosecutor to present all evidence and witnesses at the preliminary hearing.
The judge could dismiss the case against D4vd if the prosecutor doesn’t present the evidence and witnesses at the preliminary hearing.
