In the wake of a shocking arrest, the advocacy group Industry Blackout is launching a powerful campaign, urging major streaming platforms to remove all music by artist D4VD, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. This call to action follows his arrest and charges related to the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A Petition for Ethical Standards
Industry Blackout has initiated a petition on Change.org, framing it as a “call to arms” to take down D4VD’s recordings. The organization aims to reflect the broader fight against domestic violence and abuse within the music industry. Their plea extends to platforms like Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, asking them to uphold an ethical code by removing the artist’s catalog.
The petition states, “As advocates against violence and abuse in the music industry, we at Industry Blackout are calling on music streaming platforms and industry stakeholders to remove all music by the artist D4VD from their catalogs.” This move highlights a growing demand for accountability within the entertainment world.
Grave Allegations and Legal Charges
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested D4VD, charging him with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains. These charges stem from the discovery of Hernandez’s remains in September 2025, found dismembered and decomposed in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4VD. Authorities believe the body had been in the vehicle for several weeks.
Prosecutors allege that D4VD was involved in an inappropriate sexual relationship with Hernandez, who reportedly met him online. It is further alleged that he killed her after she threatened to expose their relationship. The murder charge includes special circumstances such as lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murdering a witness, potentially making him eligible for life without parole or the death penalty.
Community Response and Platform Accountability
The discovery of Hernandez’s remains and the subsequent arrest have sent shockwaves through the community and the music industry. Industry Blackout’s petition seeks to leverage the power of streaming platforms to take a stand against such alleged crimes, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in the distribution of music by artists facing serious accusations.
What are your thoughts on Industry Blackout’s call to remove D4VD’s music? Should streaming platforms take action based on criminal charges? Share your views in the comments below.
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