In a stunning development that’s sending shockwaves through the music world, asecond alleged victim has come forward with serious allegations against alternative R&B artist D4VD—just days after the mysterious disappearance of 19-year-old fan, Celeste Moreno, who was last seen at his sold-out show in Los Angeles.

D4VD, known for his haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, is now at the center of an escalating controversy that threatens to derail his rising career. With fans demanding answers and the internet ablaze with speculation, the line between music and menace is becoming disturbingly thin.

A STAR ON THE RISE—AND UNDER SUSPICION

D4VD (pronounced “David”), born David Burke, burst onto the scene with hits likeRomantic Homicide” and Here With Me,” quickly amassing millions of fans. But behind the aesthetic of emotional vulnerability and poetic sadness, sources say there’s a darker story emerging—one involving manipulation, control, and young fans caught in the crossfire.

The first alleged victim, whose identity remains protected, came forward in August, describing an emotionally exploitative online relationship with the singer. Screenshots, voice messages, and disturbing audio clips circulated on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), prompting an unofficial investigation by online communities. But now, a second woman has stepped into the spotlight, and her story is even more unsettling.

THE SECOND VICTIM SPEAKS OUT

The second accuser, who we’ll refer to as “Emily,” contacted Vice and Rolling Stone journalists directly. Aged 21 and based in Seattle, Emily claims she met D4VD after a show in March 2025. Initially, she described him as “soft-spoken, sweet, and incredibly intelligent.” But that impression quickly changed.

He knew exactly what to say to make you feel special,” Emily revealed in an anonymous phone interview. “It felt like a dream. But over time, it became controlling. He would check who I followed, what I posted, and guilt-trip me if I didn’t answer fast enough. It went from romantic to obsessive.”

Emily provided extensive receipts, including texts allegedly from D4VD’s private number, where he expresses jealousy and even threatens to leak private conversations if she “ever spoke out.” These claims have yet to be verified independently, but the timing coincides with an ongoing pattern of alleged behavior.

CELESTE: THE MISSING FAN

The allegations took a darker turn when 19-year-old Celeste Moreno, a college student and aspiring artist from Pasadena, was reported missing on September 22. She was last seen attending D4VD’s “My Darkest Hours” Tour at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.

Celeste’s friends posted TikTok videos showing her at the venue, dancing in the crowd and wearing a recognizable denim jacket with hand-painted lyrics from D4VD’s song “WORTHLESS.” According to two friends who attended the show with her, Celeste became separated from the group around 10:30 PM—just after the encore.

She said she was going to the bathroom and never came back,” one friend, Mariah T., said. “We tried calling her. Her phone was on for about an hour, then went straight to voicemail.”

Surveillance footage reportedly shows Celeste walking backstage through a security door, escorted by a man who some believe resembles one of D4VD’s tour crew. However, the LAPD has not yet confirmed this.

Celeste’s family issued a public plea on September 24, begging for any information on her whereabouts. As of now, she remains missing.

PATTERN OR COINCIDENCE?

Online communities are now connecting dots—some credible, others speculative. On a fan forum, one user shared a series of deleted posts allegedly made by Celeste weeks before the concert, where she hinted at “DMs from someone [she] never expected to notice her.”

Another post read: I think I’m in over my head. He says I’m special. He says no one else understands him.”

Fans now believe she may have been speaking about D4VD.

At the same time, a now-viral TikTok shows what appears to be Celeste in a backstage hallway with a man wearing a hoodie—many claim it resembles one D4VD wore earlier that night. The video is grainy, and facial details are unclear, but the timestamp places it just 15 minutes after her last confirmed sighting.

SILENCE FROM D4VD

D4VD has remained silent on all platforms since September 23, cancelling several meet-and-greet sessions and postponing his upcoming show in San Diego without explanation. His management issued a vague statement:

D4VD is taking time for personal matters and is cooperating fully with local authorities. We ask for respect and privacy during this time.”

Fans are split. Some defend the artist, citing the lack of confirmed evidence, while others demand full transparency and call for an official investigation into the backstage access practices at his shows.

INDUSTRY RESPONSE

Several artists who previously collaborated with D4VD have begun quietly removing posts related to him. Indie singer Gracie Abrams unfollowed him on Instagram. Another emerging artist, who collaborated on a remix with D4VD earlier this year, tweeted (then deleted):Not everyone is who they pretend to be.”

Music journalists are now questioning the larger industry trend of romanticizing artists who build fanbases on emotional vulnerability. As one critic put it:We need to stop confusing sadness with sincerity. Just because an artist sings about heartbreak doesn’t mean they’re harmless.”

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The LAPD has not named D4VD as a suspect in Celeste’s disappearance, and no charges have been filed related to either allegation. However, a spokesperson confirmed they are “looking into all leads, including individuals Celeste may have interacted with at or after the show.”

Meanwhile, fans are creating timelines, analyzing lyrics, and dissecting interviews for potential clues. A line from D4VD’s unreleased track—leaked earlier this year—is now circulating ominously:

Is it just a lyric—or something more sinister?

A CULTURE OF SILENCE?

This unfolding story raises important questions: How safe are young fans at shows? What responsibility do artists have for boundaries with their audiences? And how often are troubling patterns dismissed because of fame?

The twisted truth behind D4VD’s public persona and private life may never fully come to light, but the stories of Emily and Celeste have already sparked a larger conversation. As investigators dig deeper, the music world holds its breath.