Streaming platforms pressured to cut singer D4vd’s music out of catalogues following murder charge
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Music streaming platforms are facing growing calls to remove the catalogue of D4vd following serious criminal charges brought against the artist.Advocacy group Industry Blackout has launched a petition urging platforms including Spotify and Apple Music to remove his music entirely. In the petition, the group stated: When an artist has been charged with the s3xual abuse and murd3r of a m!nor, a child who was drawn into his orbit through his music and public persona, continuing to stream, promote, and profit from his catalogue is a choice. It is not a neutral one.The campaign, which has gathered hundreds of signatures, comes after reports that several artists have distanced themselves from D4vd. According to industry reports, collaborators including Kali Uchis, Holly Humberstone, Laufey and Damiano David have removed joint works from streaming platforms with support from Universal Music Group.D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was previously signed to Darkroom Records under the Interscope/UMG label but was reportedly dropped from the label months before charges were filed.Video platform YouTube has also demonetised his account, citing its Creator Responsibility policy and off-platform behavior that is harmful to YouTubes community. Despite the backlash, his music remains available on major streaming services at the time of reporting, with no official response yet from Spotify or Apple Music.The controversy follows D4vds arrest last week and subsequent charges, which include first-degree murder, continuous s3xual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bail.Prosecutors allege that the victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, was killed in April 2025, with her remains later discovered in a vehicle linked to the defendant several months afterward.The case has intensified debate within the music industry about the responsibilities of platforms when artists face serious criminal allegations, and whether continued distribution of their work constitutes implicit support.The post Streaming platforms pressured to cut singer D4vd’s music out of catalogues following murder charge appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
Music streaming platforms are facing growing calls to remove the catalogue of D4vd following serious