Singer D4vd has not faced any charges following the discovery of a dismembered teen girl’s body in his car, but his lack of public response is seen as damaging by celebrity publicist Andrew Wyatt. He believes silence is affecting public perception.
On September 8, Celeste Rivas-Hernandez was found deceased inside D4vd’s Tesla. Since that tragic event, neither the singer nor his team has offered any public explanation, which has fueled online speculation about the incident.
Wyatt, who was Bill Cosby’s spokesman during his legal battles, mentioned on “Banfield” that while he respects the singer’s legal right to refrain from speaking, issuing a basic statement could show “maturity” and “compassion.”
He proposed a straightforward statement: “I acknowledge the seriousness of these allegations and the emotional impact they have on everyone involved… out of respect and to preserve any potential investigations, I will refrain from further comments.”
He added that D4vd should “use the media to his advantage.”
D4vd’s music under scrutiny as questions mount
As questions mount over how Celeste’s body ended up in his car, some of D4vd’s discography has come under scrutiny.
Speculation has been intensified by songs like “Romantic Homicide” and an unreleased track, “Celeste_Demo unfin.,” which allegedly names the victim.
Wyatt noted that, even though D4vd isn’t officially accused of a crime, there are instances where artists’ lyrics have been used in legal proceedings. He referenced Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who was incarcerated after prosecutors argued that his record label was a front for a gang and his songs were evidence of illegal activities.
D4vd’s team should have made a statement on his behalf: Wyatt
Wyatt also noted to that D4vd’s label, Interscope Records, has invested a lot of resources into his young career and should have acted to “protect the brand.”
“Someone should have said something. His lawyers could have come out and said look our client … maintains his integrity, he maintains his innocence,” Wyatt said.
To counter the backlash, Wyatt suggested that D4vd could make future public appearances to humanize himself and those around him, “especially young people who listen to his music,” Wyatt concluded.
