'I Did It' shows up on d4vd's Apple Music profile as Celeste Rivas' murder hearing unfolds, sparking online frenzy. Was it real or a hack?

A song titled "I Did It" unexpectedly appeared on d4vd's Apple Music artist profile over the weekend, catching fans by surprise and quickly going viral across social media.

The upload came at a time when the singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is being held in custody as he faces a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles on charges including murder. Because Burke remains behind bars without access to release music himself, the appearance of the track immediately raised questions about how it landed on his verified Apple Music page.

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Reports suggest the upload was not official

According to reports, the song was not an official release from the artist.

TMZ reported that the track appeared to be falsified, featuring a voice designed to resemble d4vd and artwork showing an aerial image of his Tesla, which has been central to the ongoing criminal case. The publication said the upload surfaced while Burke remains incarcerated and unable to manage his music accounts.

The upload drew immediate attention because of both its timing and its title, with many online users questioning whether d4vd's Apple Music account had been hacked.

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Fans debate whether it was really a hack

The mysterious appearance of "I Did It" quickly became a major topic of discussion across Reddit and other platforms.

While some users initially believed the account had been hacked, others argued that fake uploads can happen without an artist's account actually being compromised. Several commenters pointed out that third parties can sometimes upload music through digital distributors using an artist's name, causing streaming platforms to temporarily place unauthorized songs on official artist pages until they are reviewed and removed.

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That explanation has become one of the leading theories circulating online, although no official confirmation has been provided.

Apple Music and d4vd's representatives have not commented

As of now, neither Apple Music nor representatives for d4vd have publicly explained how "I Did It" appeared on the artist's profile.

Reports say requests for comment had not received a response at the time of publication. The status of the track on Apple Music has also continued to attract attention from fans following the case.

The upload came during an ongoing court hearing

The timing of the song's appearance has added to public interest because it coincided with Burke's ongoing preliminary hearing.

According to court proceedings reported by multiple outlets, prosecutors have been presenting evidence they say connects Burke to the killing of Celeste Rivas. Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The preliminary hearing is continuing.

Who is d4vd?

Before the legal case, d4vd rose to fame through viral songs including "Romantic Homicide" and "Here With Me." The Houston-based singer built a large online following with his emotional alternative pop sound after initially creating music for gaming videos. His debut album, WITHERED, was released in 2025.