Body Found in Impounded Tesla Registered to Singer D4vd

A body was discovered inside a Tesla belonging to musician D4vd at a Hollywood impound lot, prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. The grim find was made Monday afternoon after employees at the facility noticed a strong odor emanating from the vehicle, which had been stored there for several days. Authorities confirmed the remains were located in the car’s front trunk, concealed within a bag.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed, and the case remains under investigation as an unattended death. According to ABC 7, the 2023 Tesla is registered to D4vd—whose legal name is David Anthony Burke—with an address listed in Hempstead, Texas. Representatives for the artist did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Variety.

D4vd, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter originally from Texas, rose to fame through viral hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” which have collectively garnered over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. He is currently in the middle of his “Withered” world tour, named after his debut album, with a performance scheduled tonight in Minneapolis. The North American leg of the tour is set to conclude in Los Angeles on September 20.

In a recent high-profile collaboration, D4vd partnered with Epic Games to release Fortnite’s first official anthem, “Locked & Loaded (Official Fortnite Anthem).” The track debuted as part of the Fortnite Global Championship Series (FNCS) Emote and Jam Track, underscoring the growing synergy between music and gaming. Such partnerships reflect a broader industry trend, with artists increasingly leveraging interactive platforms to reach wider audiences. As one entertainment analyst observed, “These cross-medium initiatives allow musicians to engage with massive, dedicated communities in real-time, fundamentally altering music distribution and fan interaction.”

D4vd’s swift ascent—from uploading homemade tracks to YouTube to headlining international tours in just a few years—exemplifies how digital platforms can fast-track artistic careers. His trajectory is often highlighted as a case study in how emerging artists can cultivate global followings without relying on traditional industry gatekeepers, reshaping the landscape of modern music promotion and success.