D4vd’s 'Romantic Homicide' released on Celeste Rivas's birthday? Debunking viral claim
Posts falsely claim Romantic Homicide dropped on Sept 7, Celeste Rivas’ alleged birthday. In fact, it released July 20, 2022; her birth date is unknown.
The decomposing body of a 15-year-old Celeste Rivas found in an abandoned car owned by rapper D4vd has raising questions about the rapper's involvement in the death. Though the rapper has said that he is "fully cooperating" with the authorities, social media has not stopped linking him to it.

Amid that, a host of conspiracy theories have started doing the rounds on social media, boosting speculations about the rapper's involvement in Celeste Rivas' death. One such claim concerns the hit track by D4vd, 'Romantic Homicide', and Celesta Rivas' birthday.
Multiple social media accounts on social media posted that the release date of D4vd's 'Romanic Homicide' was on September 7, the date they claimed Celeste Rivas was born.
Here's one such post:
However, such claims are false, as, first of all, the track Romantic Homicide was released on DistroKid on July 20, 2022. Secondly, the birth date of Celeste Rivas has not been disclosed by the authorities.
Also read: Celeste Rivas's mother makes big revelation on boyfriend after twist in D4vd Tesla case
What Happened To Celeste Rivas
Celesta Rivas' decomposing body was discovered at the abandoned Tesla by police officers responding to foul odor reports on September 8. The body was not intact when found, which caused a hindrance in the medical examination by the coroner.
On Tuesday, a tattoo in the victim's leg, stating "Shh..." turned out to be the key to identification, as Celeste's mother recognized it.
Rivas, 15, was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, back in 2024. The Los Angeles Police Department cited a missing person's report by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to identify Rivas.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShamik BanerjeeShamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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