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Celeste Rivas's Body Found In D4vd's Car Trunk refers to reports that a decomposing body, identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found in the front trunk, or "frunk," of singer D4vd's, real name David Anthony Burke, impounded Tesla. The news was reported by ABC7 on September 9th, 2025, claiming that the human remains were discovered near N. Mansfield Ave in Los Angeles, California, after someone noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle. D4vd was on tour at the time, and the body, which was in a bag, was not immediately identified. It is unknown if D4vd was involved in the alleged crime, with some hypothesizing that the car may have been stolen and used to commit the crime by a third party. The incident inspired discourse and memes online, including memes referencing one of D4vd's most recent tweets before the discovery, which simply read, "6 7." It was later reported that the body belonged to 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who was reported missing from her home in Lake Elsinore back in April 2024. According to reports, Celeste's mother claimed that Celeste was dating a man named David. Additionally, it was reported that D4vd and Celeste had matching finger tattoos. Online, several DMs from as early as 2024 about D4vd and Celeste leaked online, suggesting the two were involved in some way and others speculating that he murdered her. Additionally, an unreleased song recorded by D4vd called "Celeste" resurfaced online, which some presumed to be about Celeste Rivas. As evidence continued to resurface online, some streamers, including Pokimane and JasonTheWeen, were called out for their friendship with D4vd and for videos in which they seemingly met Celeste, the implication being that they were aware of the age gap between her and D4vd. It is unconfirmed if they knew about her age or missing persons status, with Pokimane releasing a statement expressing shock over the allegations against D4vd.

Background

On September 9th, 2025, ABC7^[1] reported that a body was found in the frunk (front trunk) of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd impounded in Los Angeles, California. According to the report, the body was found on the morning of September 8th after a foul odor was noticed coming from the frunk. D4vd was on tour at the time and not set to return to Los Angeles until September 20th to play a show.

A video report on the story was posted to the ABC7 YouTube^[2] channel that day, garnering over 60,000 views in under a day.

Developments

On September 9th, 2025, the LA Times^[8] reported that the body belonged to a woman and that a second body was found in another car, not owned by D4vd, at a different tow yard.

Body Identified As Celeste Rivas Hernandez

On September 17th, 2025, it was reported by numerous media outlets, including NBC News,^[9] that the body found in D4vd's car was identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been missing since April 5th, 2024.

According to TMZ,^[10] who spoke with Rivas's mother, Celeste had a red tattoo reading "Shhh" on her finger, which D4vd also had. Notably, other celebrities also have the tattoo. TMZ also reported that Rivas's mother claimed Celeste had a boyfriend named David, which made her suspicious. It is unconfirmed if this is the same David.

Evidence Surfaces Connecting D4vd And Celeste Rivas

On September 17th, 2025, online messages allegedly from D4vd's Discord community and one left as a Reddit comment started circulating online. The messages, some of which date back to 2024, purportedly link D4vd to Celeste.

For example, that day, X^[11] user @nthnorsmth posted two screenshots allegedly from his Discord server, garnering over 4,700 likes in under a day.

One, dated August 2024, suggests that D4vd drop the song about "the missing girl celeste rivas hernandez." Another shows a conversation from March 2024 between two people claiming that D4vd is dating a girl named Celeste.

Later on September 17th, X^[12] user @m4rker44 posted a screenshot of a Reddit comment by an unknown person allegedly posted on September 9th, 2025, before Rivas was identified, in which the user worries that the body belongs to a girl from Lake Elsinore. The message claims that Rivas's sister was pimping her out and that she was with D4vd. The post gained over 1,700 likes in under a day.

Neither the Reddit comment nor the Discord messages have been confirmed to be authentic, and the Reddit comment has allegedly been deleted.

Alleged Photos Of D4vd And Celeste Rivas

On September 17th, 2025, X^[13] user @FearedBuck posted an image that allegedly shows D4vd and Celeste Rivas together. It has not been confirmed that the woman in the photo is actually Rivas.

Since then, several other photographs purportedly showing D4vd and Celeste have circulated online, including a photo posted to D4vd's "Close Friends" Instagram Story.^[17]

Leaked Song 'Celeste'

On September 17th, 2025, X^[15] user @DazedCoverage shared an allegedly unreleased, leaked song by D4vd recorded in December 2023 titled "Celeste," garnering over 700 likes in about an hour.

The song repeatedly features the name "Celeste" as D4vd sings about being in love with her. Some people believe the song is about Celeste Rivas, but this is unconfirmed.

D4vd Cancels Seattle Show

Later on September 17th, 2025, it was reported by sites including TMZ^[14] that D4vd canceled his show in Seattle following the identification of Celeste Rivas.

Alleged Hush Money Photograph

On September 17th, 2025, a photo allegedly showing D4vd giving someone hush money to keep Celeste's age private went viral. TMZ^[18] confirmed that this photo was taken near where Celeste lived, however, the hush money claim is unverified.

D4vd's House Allegedly Searched

On September 18th, 2025, TMZ^[16] reported that a house in LA belonging to D4vd was searched by the LAPD as part of a homicide investigation.

Online Reactions

Before September 17th, 2025

The news quickly spread on social media, inspiring reactions and memes. On September 9th, 2025, the story was shared on the /r/hiphopheads^[3] subreddit, garnering over 1,500 upvotes and 400 comments in under a day.

That morning, X^[4] / Twitter user @plexywtf quoted one of D4vd's latest tweets, which simply reads "6 7," a reference to the "6 7" meme, writing, "'d4vd, how many days was the body in your car?' d4vd:'6 7,'" garnering over 14,000 likes in under a day.

Later that day, X^[5] user @MirageFrontiers posted a version of the Nermal in Trashcan meme reading, "the cops checking d4vd's front trunk," garnering over 6,300 likes in under a day.

Also on September 9th, 2025, TikToker^[6] @imnotkenneth posted a video reacting to the news, talking about how you shouldn't commit a crime in a Tesla because they have so many cameras, making a "6 7" joke and ultimately suggesting that D4vd was set up since he's on tour, garnering over 1.3 million views in about seven hours.

On that same day, X^[7] user @crispyrl posted a version of the But You Can't Prove It meme featuring James Doakes (Erik King) from Dexter about the situation, garnering over 4,500 likes in under a day.

Streamers Called Out (JasonTheWeen, Pokimane)

On September 17th, 2025, X^[19] user @luvuccii posted a clip of Twitch streamer JasonTheWeen, who recorded the song "Summer Uptown" with D4vd, and YouTuber Ludwig talking about the body found in D4vd's trunk before Celeste was identified. Jason shares doubts that D4vd is guilty.

That day, X^[20] user @ongela38881 posted a video of JasonTheWeen meeting Celeste, who introduces herself by name, garnering over 14,000 likes in a day.

On September 18th, 2025, X^[21] user @odiDrop posted another video of Jason defending D4vd. Purportedly, Jason has since deleted the video.

Also that day, X^[22] user @veizau made a post calling out streamer Pokimane, claiming that she met Celeste and D4vd and assuming that she knew about their age gap.

Pokimane then made a post on X^[23] later on September 18th, 2025, claiming she was shocked about the allegations and sending her prayers to the victim's family.

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