A Tesla vehicle registered to popular American singer-songwriter, David Anthony Burke, better known by his stage name D4VD, has become the center of a shocking police investigation after authorities confirmed that a decomposing body was discovered inside the car.
According to reports obtained from TMZ, the disturbing discovery was made on September 8, 2025, at a tow yard in Hollywood, California. Security personnel at the yard reportedly raised an alarm after perceiving a strong foul odor coming from the Tesla, which prompted immediate police intervention. Upon inspection, law enforcement officers confirmed the presence of human remains in an advanced state of decomposition inside the vehicle.
The details surrounding the identity of the deceased, as well as the circumstances that led to the body being inside the Tesla, are yet to be officially disclosed. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, while further forensic investigations are ongoing to establish how the vehicle ended up at the tow yard and whether foul play is suspected.
Despite the shocking incident, D4VD, whose career has skyrocketed with his unique blend of alternative, indie, and R&B music, remains focused on his ongoing ‘Withered 2025 World Tour’. The international tour, which kicked off last month, has already seen the artist perform to sold-out crowds in several cities across North America and Europe.
The singer is scheduled to perform in Minneapolis tonight, September 9, 2025, at The Fillmore, one of the city’s most prominent live concert venues. Sources close to the artist have indicated that the show will proceed as planned, although the unexpected incident has cast a shadow over the atmosphere leading up to the event.
Fans of D4VD have expressed a mix of shock and concern online, with many flooding social media platforms to seek clarification and updates on the situation. At the time of this report, D4VD himself has not publicly addressed the discovery of the body linked to his Tesla.
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Authorities have assured the public that further information will be made available once investigations progress, while emphasizing that there is currently no evidence directly linking the singer to the case. For now, the situation remains under active police review as questions linger about how the gruesome discovery came to be connected to the star’s luxury vehicle.