Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Shocking Discovery: Teen Found in Singer's Tesla

Friends of singer D4vd, 20, say they are reeling after learning the body found in his car belonged to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas ¿ a girl many in the LA music scene believed was his girlfriend

SHOCKING TRAGEDY ROCKS MUSIC INDUSTRY: Teenage Singer's Disappearance and Dismembered Body Found in Rapper's Car Sparks Outrage

The music world is reeling after the gruesome discovery of a 14-year-old girl's dismembered body inside the trunk of rapper D4vd's Tesla. The victim, Celeste Rivas, had been missing for over a year, and her family's desperate search for answers has now turned into a heart-wrenching nightmare.

According to insiders, friends of D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, believed that the 20-year-old singer was romantically involved with the teenager. However, it appears that this relationship was shrouded in deceit and exploitation. Celeste's family claims she had been dating someone named "David" when she went missing in May 2024.

According to TMZ , insiders who partied with D4vd ¿ real name David Anthony Burke ¿ and Celeste believed the pair were romantically linked and thought she was around 19

As the investigation unfolds, it has emerged that multiple people within the Los Angeles music scene believed Celeste to be much older than her actual age of 14. Many thought she was a student at the University of Southern California (USC) and estimated her age to be around 19. This misconception fueled by her frequent attendance at age-restricted venues.

The shocking truth about Burke's relationship with Rivas has left many stunned, including those who knew them. "We thought they were a couple," said an insider. "Celeste would often attend parties and events with D4vd, and we all assumed she was older than 14."

However, law enforcement officials have not established any direct connection between Celeste's death and Burke. Nevertheless, the discovery of her remains in his vehicle has sparked widespread speculation and unease.

The insiders noted that Celeste ¿ who reportedly met the musician when she was just 12 ¿ frequently attended age-restricted venues, which fueled the assumption she was legally an adult

The investigation into Rivas' disappearance began after she went missing from Lake Elsinore in May 2024, when she was just 13 years old. Her family reported that she had left home to go see a movie with Burke and never returned.

As the search for answers continues, police have revealed that Celeste had a history of running away from home multiple times. Her troubled family environment has also raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has collected "several items of evidence" during their investigation, but no updates have been released since the discovery of Rivas' remains. The department has not issued a statement on whether Burke is cooperating with investigators or if he has hired an attorney.

The news that Celeste was only 14 has left many stunned ¿ especially given her proximity to D4vd, whose demeanor friends described as 'super shy, soft spoken and gentle'

Burke's team claimed that he was fully cooperating with police after the body was found, but following the identification of Rivas as the victim, they have remained silent. His world tour was quietly canceled, and his representatives have yet to comment on the allegations surrounding him.

The singer, who rose to fame on TikTok in 2022, made his late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel's show in November 2023 at just 18 years old. Burke's Instagram account is filled with photos of himself and Rivas together, sparking rumors about their relationship.

As the investigation continues, police are trying to establish when Rivas died and how she ended up in the trunk of Burke's car. They are also working to fill in the gap between her disappearance and the discovery of her body 16 months later.

Investigators made the grisly discovery after they were called to a Hollywood tow yard to investigate a foul stench coming from the front trunk of Burke¿s impounded Tesla Model Y

The family of Celeste Rivas is seeking justice for their loved one, and the music industry is watching with bated breath as this tragic case unfolds. The shocking revelations about Burke's relationship with Rivas have left many questioning how such exploitation can occur within their own ranks.

"It's staggering," said Neama Rahmani, a former Department of Justice prosecutor, when asked about the evidence mounting against Burke. "I'm shocked that an arrest hasn't been made yet."

As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the music industry will never look at itself in the same way again.

Rivas was reported missing from her home in Lake Elsinore by her family in May 2024 when she was just 13

Timeline of Events:

  • May 2024: Celeste Rivas goes missing from Lake Elsinore, aged 13.
  • November 2023: D4vd makes his late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel's show at just 18 years old.
  • December 2023: An alleged unreleased song of Burke's titled "Celeste_Demo unfin" is unearthed by internet sleuths, with lyrics explicitly referencing a girl called Celeste.
  • January 2025: Rivas' dismembered body is found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.

Expert Analysis:

D4vd has not spoken publicly about Rivas's remains being found in his car; He is pictured in June

"The seeming evidence mounted against Burke already is staggering," said Rahmani. "I'm shocked that an arrest hasn't been made yet."

As the investigation continues, the music industry will be watching with bated breath to see how this tragic case unfolds and what consequences Burke may face for his alleged involvement.

Update: The LAPD has confirmed that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Rivas' death and have collected "several items of evidence" during their inquiry. However, no further updates have been released since the discovery of Rivas' remains.