Text Messages Uncover Celeste Rivas's Threats Before Murder
WHO:
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family was aware of her relationship with D4vd before her death.
NY Post - Celeste Rivas and D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, are involved in the murder case.
TMZ - Aysia Collins is mentioned as a former friend of D4vd.
WHAT:
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family signed off on her traveling with D4vd on tour and overseas.
NY Post - Celeste Rivas allegedly threatened to ruin D4vd’s career the day before her murder.
TMZ - Celeste Rivas threatened to kill D4vd just one day before prosecutors allege he murdered her.
WHERE:
NY Post - The text messages were shown in court during a preliminary hearing.
WHEN:
NY Post - The text messages were revealed in court on a Monday.
WHY:
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family criticized D4vd's defense for suggesting that she may have killed herself, stating that they believe it is an attempt to blame a 14-year-old for her death.
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family initially claimed they did not know D4vd, but later stated they were aware of her relationship with him.
NO_NEW_FACTS
TMZ - The threats from Celeste Rivas were reportedly due to a dispute over D4vd's friendship with Aysia Collins.
HOW:
NY Post - The threats were communicated through text messages exchanged between Celeste Rivas and D4vd.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 00:18 UTC)
Celeste Rivas' family is speaking out against D4vd's defense, which suggested that she may have taken her own life. They argue that this line of reasoning unfairly places blame on a 14-year-old girl for her tragic death. The family believes this approach is not only misguided but also deeply hurtful during an already painful time.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 21:22 UTC)
Celeste Rivas' family was aware of her relationship with D4vd before her death, despite initially claiming they did not know him. They signed off on her traveling with D4vd on tour and overseas. This change in their statement highlights the family's knowledge of her connection to the artist.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 20:24 UTC)
In a developing murder case, Celeste Rivas and D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, are at the center of the investigation, with Rivas allegedly threatening to ruin D4vd’s career just a day before her murder. Prosecutors revealed that Rivas also threatened to kill D4vd, with these alarming text messages presented in court during a preliminary hearing on a Monday. The tensions reportedly stemmed from a dispute over D4vd's friendship with Aysia Collins, a former friend of his.