Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Stage Name | d4vd |
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| Known For | Viral hits 'Romantic Homicide' and 'Here with Me'; debut album Withered (2025) |
| Career Start | 2021 - began composing music for Fortnite gameplay montages |
| Breakthrough | 2022 - released 'Romantic Homicide' and 'Here with Me' which went viral on TikTok |
| Record Labels | Darkroom and Interscope Records (signed September 2022) |
| Notable Achievement | Debut studio album Withered peaked at number 13 on US Billboard 200 in 2025 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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| Weight | Around 150 lbs (68 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Homeschooled after seventh grade |
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Born in Queens, New York City; raised in Houston, Texas |
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| Family Background | Raised in a Christian household |
| Current Status | Arrested April 16, 2026 on suspicion of murder; charged April 20, 2026 with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body; pleaded not guilty to all charges; held without bail |
Family
| Parents | Names kept private |
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Career
| Music Style | Bedroom pop, R&B, indie rock, alt-rock |
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| Stage Name Origin | Chosen partially for search engine optimization; sounds like 'David' when pronounced |
| Early Releases | SoundCloud tracks including 'You and I', 'Take Me to the Sun', 'Runaway' |
| 2022 Singles | Romantic Homicide (July 20, 2022) - charted No. 3 on Hot Alternative Songs; Here with Me - both earned multiple platinum certifications |
| 2023 EPs | Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals |
| Released five singles including 'Feel It' (third Billboard Hot 100 chart entry) | |
| Debut studio album Withered released; planned deluxe reissue cancelled; ongoing tour cancelled after discovery of dismembered body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in vehicle registered to him on September 8, 2025 | |
| Content Creation | Content creator for gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves |
Style Quotient
| Aesthetic | Cool, low-key vibe; blends raw emotion with modern music production |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started making music to avoid YouTube copyright strikes on Fortnite gameplay montages | |
| 2. Mother recommended music as alternative to gaming content creation | |
| 3. Never attempted to hide his real name; it appears in interviews and official records | |
| 4. Estimated net worth of $1.2-$2 million |