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D4vd’s “Remember Me” Pulled from Streaming After Murder Charge
5/19/2026, 8:01:38 PM
Streaming Removal of “Remember Me”
On May 18, 2024, D4vd’s Arcane-linked single “Remember Me” vanished recently from Spotify, Apple Music and other services. The removal followed first-degree murder charges for the death of a 14-year-old girl, a change first reported by fans.
Background: D4vd’s Musical Trajectory and Arcane Tie-In
D4vd began releasing original tracks in 2021 to score his Fortnite montage videos. In 2023 he co-wrote “Call Me Revenge” with 21 Savage for *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3*. The following year Riot Games selected his song “Remember Me” for Netflix’s *Arcane* Season 2, boosting its profile.
Key Figures and Organizations
- D4vd (Burke) – artist charged with murder, financial-gain, and witness-tampering.
- Interscope Records – label that terminated his contract after the charges.
- Industry Blackout – advocacy group urging removal of his catalog.
- Fortnite (Epic Games) – refunded purchases of D4vd-themed cosmetics.
- Riot Games, Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music – platforms that hosted the track.
Data & Statistics
Removal date: May 18, 2024. Streaming deletions include collaborations with Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis and others. Fortnite refunded all purchases of D4vd-inspired cosmetics. Charges: first-degree murder, murder for “financial gain”, and murder of a witness.
Official Statements & Responses
Industry Blackout issued a statement urging platforms to stop streaming D4vd’s catalog, arguing that continuing to profit on his work is a moral decision. Fortnite confirmed automatic refunds for all D4vd-themed cosmetics. Interscope announced it had ended its relationship with the artist. Spotify and Apple Music face petitions demanding full removal.
Criticism & Opposition
Industry Blackout’s petition calls for removal of every D4vd track from all streaming services, citing ethical responsibility to victims. Critics argue that keeping the catalog profits from an accused artist and may normalize the alleged abuse.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The article cites claims that D4vd possessed a “significant” amount of child pornography and dismembered the victim with online-purchased tools, but provides no independent verification. The total number of removed songs beyond the named collaborations is unspecified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The music industry has a responsibility that goes beyond commerce. When an artist has been charged with the sexual abuse and murder of a minor, a child who was drawn into his orbit through his music and public persona, continuing to stream, promote, and profit from his catalogue is a choice. It is not a neutral one,” — Industry Blackout
- “vigorously defend” — D4vd’s defense attorney
- “evidence will show that he did not kill Celeste” — D4vd’s defense attorney
- “significant” — prosecutors
- “financial gain” — charge description
What’s Next
The case will proceed to trial, and if convicted, D4vd could face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. Streaming services will continue to assess removal requests, and Industry Blackout’s petition remains active as the legal outcome unfolds.
