Interscope Haults D4vd’s Deluxe Album Amid Murder Investigation

According to reports, Interscope Records is shelving singer d4vd’s deluxe album, Withered, and has halted all promotional material. Earlier this month, it was reported that the singer had been linked to an LAPD investigation into a missing 15-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas, who was found butchered in a Tesla vehicle registered in his name.

On Friday (Sept.19), sources close to the situation confirmed with TMZ that Interscope’s parent company, Universal Music Group, has hit the pause button on all promotional materials set to accompany the deluxe release of Withered, which dropped back in April — the project was slated to release on Sept.19.

Investigators Depart D4vd’s Home With Computers and Evidence Bags

Earlier this week, officers executed a search at a Hollywood Hills residence. This action has drawn significant attention amid the ongoing inquiry. Authorities reportedly confiscated a computer and several unidentified items over the course of several hours. However, investigators have not confirmed any direct link between the property, the car, or d4vd himself.

The car was abandoned for two weeks at a Hollywood tow yard. Rivas, reported missing since April 2024, reportedly had a boyfriend named David—speculated to be d4vd. As the investigation developed, d4vd canceled his scheduled performance in Seattle, originally set for the day of the search. TMZ sources reported that the artist had traveled to Los Angeles earlier that day.

Resurfaced tweets, leaked music, and social media speculation have added layers to the story, complicating his ongoing collaborative projects. Kali Uchis, for example, announced she would step away from a joint effort with d4vd, citing uncertainty surrounding the case. Amid these developments, allegations of grooming and inappropriate contact have surfaced. This intensifies scrutiny. d4vd has remained largely silent, aside from brief statements from his representatives and limited fan interactions.