The music world has been shaken after authorities in Los Angeles discovered a dead body inside a car registered to popular singer D4vd.
While the 20-year-old, born David Anthony Burke, has not been arrested and there’s no evidence linking him to the incident, the discovery has thrust the young artist into intense public scrutiny.
From New York to Houston to Stardom
Burke was born in New York City and moved to Houston, Texas, at a young age.
Despite his relatively short career, he has already made significant waves in the music industry.
He released his first album just six months ago and made a memorable Coachella debut this past April, performing in front of thousands of fans.
Living the Celebrity Life in Los Angeles
Now based in Los Angeles, D4vd’s lifestyle reflects his rising fame.
He has been spotted at high-profile fundraisers alongside Grammy-winning superstar Billie Eilish and made an appearance as a musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where his singles wowed the audience.
This summer, he also attended Paris Men’s Fashion Week, mingling with designers and celebrities at shows and after-parties.
World Tour and Growing Fanbase
Earlier this year, D4vd announced a world tour to his two million Instagram followers.
The tour includes stops in Missouri, Colorado, and Utah, giving fans across the United States a chance to see the young star perform live.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Burke was homeschooled until seventh grade and grew up listening almost exclusively to gospel and classical music.
It wasn’t until he was 13 that he was allowed to explore mainstream sounds.
Initially aspiring to be a professional gamer, he spent hours uploading Fortnite clips to YouTube, often receiving copyright strikes for using music in his videos.
Encouraged by his mother, Burke began creating his own music to avoid these issues.
“I started playing around with that and recorded my first song in my sister’s closet,” he told VMan Magazine.
His first tracks, Run Away and You and I, gained traction when fans used them in their own video montages, motivating him to keep producing music.
Musical Influences and Secret Discoveries
Influenced by mainstream hits like Lil Pump’s Gucci Gang, Burke admitted that exploring music outside of his parents’ strict listening rules was exhilarating.
While his mother emphasized academic brilliance, he secretly downloaded SoundCloud to immerse himself in contemporary tracks, blending these influences into his unique sound.
Memorable Performances and Viral Moments
D4vd’s performances have often been as daring as they are entertaining.
At Coachella earlier this year, he went viral after attempting a backflip and faceplanting mid-song during Leave Her.
Showing remarkable resilience, he laughed off the fall and continued performing, successfully completing additional flips throughout the set.
Touring With Big Names Before Fame
Before his solo rise to fame, D4vd gained exposure as the opening act for Grammy and Billboard-winning artist SZA on her 2023 tour.
Performing to hundreds of thousands of fans over six weeks, he honed his stage presence and built a loyal following, laying the foundation for his rapid ascent in the music world.