JAKARTA - A wave of mass boycotts is hitting a young singer from the United States, David Anthony Burke, better known by the stage name D4vd.
His collaborative works with top musicians such as Laufey, Kali Uchis, and Damiano David have officially been pulled from various music streaming services.
The move was taken after the emergence of an indictment that said the singer of "Romantic Homicide" was involved in the premeditated murder of a 14-year-old, Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
As is known, Burke's arrest on April 21 left a dark fact. The victim's body was found in a state of decomposition in the front trunk of his Tesla car in September last year.
In response to the crime that shook the music industry, Burke's collaboration with Holly Humberstone and other musicians is now out of circulation. In fact, Damiano David immediately replaced the version of the song "Tangerine" that originally featured Burke's voice with his solo version.
Based on an official report from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, citing the BBC, Burke faces serious charges including first-degree murder for financial gain as well as the murder of a key witness.
The motive behind this heinous act is suspected to be because the victim threatened to expose Burke's criminal behavior which could destroy his music career which was on the rise.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman made a strong statement regarding the cruelty committed by the musician.
"When he (the victim) threatened to expose his criminal behavior and destroy his music career, Burke allegedly killed the victim, mutilated his body, and put his body in two bags which were then placed in the trunk of his car," said Hochman.
Hochman also emphasized his commitment to provide justice for the victims' families for the sexual predator's actions. "The horrific and sadistic murder committed by this sexual predator is shocking and horrifying. For Celeste's loved ones, we will provide the justice you are looking for and deserve."
Until now, only D4vd's collaboration song with The Kid Laroi titled "The Line" is still available on streaming platforms.
On the other hand, Burke through his legal team has pleaded not guilty in the initial trial. The defense insists on defending the purity of its client's name vigorously. However, if later found guilty at the green table, Burke is threatened with a maximum sentence of death or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
In addition, several collaborators have actually tried to remove their works since the discovery of the body at Tesla Burke in September 2025. Kali Uchis is one of the musicians who openly revealed to her fans that she was trying hard to remove their songs from digital platforms as a form of protest and horror over the tragedy that befell Celeste Hernandez.
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