In a disturbing online development, the Apple Music profile of jailed singer D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) was allegedly hacked over the weekend, dropping a fake track titled “I DID IT…” that directly referenced 14-year-old murder victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The unauthorized upload surfaced late Saturday, July 25, 2026, as the 21-year-old indie-pop artist remains incarcerated at the Los Angeles County Jail without access to recording equipment during his ongoing preliminary murder hearing.
The counterfeit release quickly went viral across social platforms, causing confusion among fans who initially misconstrued the song as a surprise confession:
Disturbing Cover Art: The single’s artwork featured an image of a tow yard showing the Tesla where Hernandez’s dismembered remains were discovered in 2025.
Explicit References: Mimicking D4vd’s vocal styling, the AI-generated or imposter track included explicit lyrics naming Celeste Rivas Hernandez, referencing personal details such as chest tattoos and clothing descriptions presented during court testimony.
Immediate Removal: While the audio stream was swiftly taken down, the title and artwork temporarily lingered on the streaming platform before profile maintenance was initiated.
According to reporting from TMZ, representatives confirmed the artist’s account had been compromised by outside bad actors looking to capitalize on media coverage of the ongoing court proceedings.
The hack occurred amidst high-stakes preliminary hearings in Los Angeles, where prosecutors are attempting to establish probable cause to try Burke for first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
Burke, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of killing Hernandez in April 2025 after she allegedly threatened to expose their relationship. LAPD investigators and criminalists recently presented forensic evidence, including blood stains found in Burke’s garage and cell tower location data tracking his vehicle.
Neither Apple Music nor Burke’s legal defense team has issued a formal statement regarding the cybersecurity breach as court proceedings resume.
