Singer D4vd ‘Fully Cooperating’ With Authorities Investigating Dead Body

Musician D4vd is fully cooperating with law enforcement after a woman’s body was discovered in a decomposing state inside a Tesla registered to him, according to an NBC News report. Employees at a Hollywood tow yard alerted the Los Angeles Police Department on Monday after detecting a strong odor emanating from the vehicle, which had been stored on the premises for multiple days. Officers responding to the scene found human remains inside a bag in the car’s front trunk.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. The Tesla—registered under the artist’s name in Hempstead, Texas—had been impounded the previous week after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills, where locals had complained of a lingering foul smell. As of September 9, authorities are treating the incident as a death investigation. “Initial investigations of this nature are often treated as routine until forensic evidence suggests otherwise,” commented a former LAPD detective who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “The priority is gathering facts before drawing conclusions.”

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is a 20-year-old musician currently concluding his “Withered” North American tour. He performed in Minneapolis on Tuesday but did not reference the investigation during the show. Burke rose to fame in 2022 with viral tracks such as “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” each surpassing 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. His second studio album, “Withered,” was released in April, with a deluxe edition expected on September 19.

In the wake of the news, brands Crocs and Hollister have removed D4vd from their recently launched “Dream Drop” collaborative campaign, which premiered on September 3 and included the artist among its celebrity ambassadors. None of the involved parties—including D4vd’s representatives, Crocs, or Hollister—have released public statements addressing the situation. It is common for companies to distance themselves from endorsers embroiled in legal matters to protect brand image and avoid consumer disapproval.

This development highlights how quickly commercial alliances can shift when artists face serious allegations. The incident serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of celebrity endorsements in an era of instant news cycles. Industry analysts will monitor whether additional brands affiliated with D4vd take similar precautionary measures in the near future.