Exclusive | D4vd talked losing relationships in interview after he allegedly killed Celeste Rivas

Only hours after he allegedly stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas to death, singer D4vd gave an interview talking about how “losing relationships” inspired his upcoming album.D4vd, real name David Burke, participated in an interview April 24, 2025 — the day after he allegedly murdered Celeste Rivas at his Hollywood Hills home, to talk about his new album — according to legal documents obtained by The California Post.An interview with Burke on the Zach Sang Show was released on April 28, 2025 — the timing of the release appears to line up to be the interview mentioned in the legal documents.During the interview, Burke was eerily nonchalant, smiling and joking throughout while he talked about the creative process behind his newly released album, Withered.“Like in the process of, you know, getting outside my house and exploring the world and finding friends, losing friends, finding relationships, losing relationships.It’s just everything has kind of been shaping and leading up to this project in such a domino effect way,” he told the hosts.Burke then talked about his writing process, taking his heartbreak and failed relationships and turning it into songs.

“I’m always expecting it to happen and then after as soon as it happens, I’m writing about it.”“But you saying expecting it to end in a devastating, tragic, sad way so it can inspire art? But are you manifesting that in a certain way?” the host asked.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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I really hope I’m not because it feels that way … So I hope I’m not involuntarily doing that, but it might be that way,” Burke replied.The Zach Song Show did not reply to a request for comment.After killing Rivas, investigators say Burke allegedly ordere...