Hollywood authorities discovered a rotting corpse in the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to rising US rap star David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. Neighbours reported a foul smell from a tow yard, prompting police to investigate. Police found the body wrapped in plastic inside the vehicle’s luggage compartment, according to ABC7.
Los Angeles Police Department’s Robert Peters told reporters, “We received a notification this morning. The car had been at the lot for several days.” The Tesla, registered in Texas to Burke, had been impounded near Elon Musk’s new Tesla Diner in Hollywood, which opened in July 2025. The 20-year-old rapper, famous for his 2022 TikTok hit Romantic Homicide, performed in Minneapolis on September 9 as part of his world tour.
The LAPD is investigating a gruesome discovery at an impound lot after human remains were found inside a Tesla. The car is registered to a top-charting musician, 20-year-old David Anthony Burke known professionally as “d4Vd." @mattgutmanABC has details. https://t.co/Tn2niTzY6L pic.twitter.com/f7ah6jgeQm
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) September 10, 2025Burke has not commented on the discovery and continues to promote his new album on social media. The tow yard’s proximity to Musk’s diner attracted attention, but police found no evidence linking the diner to the case. Investigators are conducting a full inquiry and have yet to release information on the victim’s identity or cause of death.
The shocking discovery has sparked public intrigue, connecting a rising music star to a grim crime scene. As D4vd’s fame grows, the investigation could affect his career and public image. It also raises concerns about vehicle security and urban crime in Hollywood.
