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Unauthorized “I DID IT” Track Appears on D4vd’s Apple Music Page Amid Murder Hearing
7/27/2026, 8:53:59 PM
Unauthorized Track Upload
During a weekend in July 2026, the official Apple Music profile of American singer D4vd displayed a newly listed song titled “I DID IT.” The track was quickly removed after screenshots circulated online. The uploaded artwork showed an aerial image of the Tesla in which the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered. The song’s lyrics referenced a girl named Celeste, echoing an unreleased demo that leaked in December 2023. Apple Music and representatives for D4vd have not commented on how the track was placed on the artist’s verified page.
Background & Context
David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, is currently incarcerated while facing a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. He has been charged with seven criminal counts, including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors allege that the victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was killed in April 2025, her dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla in September 2025, and that she had threatened to expose their relationship. Burke was arrested on April 17, 2026, nearly a year after investigators concluded the homicide occurred on April 23, 2025. A press conference on April 20, 2026, displayed a photo of Rivas Hernandez while the case remained under investigation.
Data & Statistics
- Charges: Seven, including murder and continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.
- Victim age: 14 years at time of death.
- Vehicle: Tesla registered to Burke, used to store the victim’s remains.
- Key dates:
- April 23, 2025 – date investigators say the homicide occurred.
- September 8, 2025 – remains discovered in the Tesla.
- April 17, 2026 – Burke’s arrest.
- July 25, 2026 – “I DID IT” appears on Apple Music.
- July 24, 2026 – prosecutors presented text messages in court.
- July 21, 2026 – courtroom sketch of Burke during the hearing.
- July 27, 2026 – scheduled resumption of the preliminary trial.
Official Statements & Responses
Prosecutors have stated that the unauthorized track is unrelated to the evidence they are presenting, which includes text messages between Burke and Rivas Hernandez that discuss a pregnancy and an abortion when the girl was 13. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not issued a formal comment on the hack, and Apple Music has declined to provide details about the breach.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Both of us aren’t able to take care of it,” — Celeste Rivas
What’s Next
The preliminary hearing will continue on July 27, 2026, as prosecutors seek to establish probable cause for a full trial. No criminal charges have been filed regarding the unauthorized Apple Music upload, and authorities have not identified any individual responsible for the breach.
