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D4vd bio: age, family, ethnicity, height, career timeline, net worth
D4vd, an American Gen Z singer-songwriter from New York, began his music career in 2021 at age 16, recently got into a prime murder investigation: catch up with his full biography.
Who is d4vd?
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American Gen Z pop singer and songwriter from Queens, New York. He debuted his career in 2021 after transitioning from Fortnite montage making to music production.
Lately, his romantic life has taken a whole new turn, following a major controversy tied to an ongoing murder investigation (allegedly) linking back to him.
Profile Summary
- Real Name: David Anthony Burke
- Date of Birth: March 28, 2005
- Age: 20 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Management: Darkroom / Interscope Records
Family Life
David Anthony Burke was born on March 28, 2005, in Queens, New York, before his family later moved to Houston, Texas. His mother is African-American, and his father is African.
Both parents are alive and have supported his career. He was homeschooled from seventh grade onward, which shaped his worldview and influenced his songwriting.
Burke grew up in a Christian household, exclusively listening to gospel music until he was 13 years old. His curiosity about other genres began after discovering Lil Pump’s Gucci Gang and later artists such as XXXTentacion. He has credited his mother’s encouragement as a key reason he began producing original music.
Girlfriend
Internet sleuths and friends of D4vd believed Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 15-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla, was his girlfriend. Currently, though, investigation is ongoing on the case.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches tall (162 cm)
- Weight: 57 kilograms (125 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Skin Color: Brown
- Ethnicity: African-American and African descent
Career Timeline
D4vd began his creative journey as part of the Fortnite community, uploading gameplay montages on YouTube. To avoid copyright strikes, his mother encouraged him to create original music. This led to his first recordings in 2021, paving the way for his music career.
In 2022, he rose to fame with his viral TikTok hit Romantic Homicide, which has since reached 1.7 billion streams on Spotify. His follow-up single, Here With Me, became another massive success with 1.6 billion streams.
By 2023, he released the EPs Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals, with the former charting in multiple countries. In 2024, he scored another Billboard Hot 100 entry with Feel It. His debut studio album Withered was released in 2025.
However, in September 2025, his career suffered a major setback when the Los Angeles Police Department began investigating the discovery of human remains in an impounded Tesla registered to his name. This controversy led to canceled tours, brand partnerships being withdrawn, and a pause on the deluxe release of his album.
Net Worth
With over 40 million monthly Spotify listeners and 103M monthly audience on YouTube music, d4vd’s net worth is estimated at $3.2 million, earned through music sales, tours, brand partnerships, and especially ads revenues from her songs on digital streaming platforms.
However, following the murder allegations, several brand endorsements have since withdrawn their partnership with him pending the outcome of the investigation.
Follower Count:
- Instagram: with 2.1 million followers
- TikTok: with 3.9 million followers & 96 million all-time content likes
- YouTube: with 2.27 million subscribers & 1.1 billion all-time views
- Twitch: with 80k followers
- Discord: d4vd’s closet, with 45k+ members
FAQ
Is d4vd his real name?
No, his birth name is David Anthony Burke. His stage name “d4vd” is pronounced “David.”
How old is d4vd in 2025?
He is 20 years old, born on March 28, 2005.
What is d4vd’s most popular song?
His most streamed track is Romantic Homicide, with over 1.7 billion Spotify streams.
Is d4vd dating anyone?
No confirmed relationships have been made public, although there have been several claims linking the deceased 15-year-old, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, to being his girlfriend.
What is d4vd’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated at $3.2 million.
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