D4vd’s breakout hit “Romantic Homicide” has surged back into the spotlight, climbing to #9 on the US Apple Music charts as of September 19, 2025, according to a recent post by @talkofthecharts on X . The song, initially released in July 2022 and popularized on TikTok, marked the Virginia-born artist’s rise with its noir-inspired music video. However, its renewed success comes amid a storm of controversy that has left fans divided.
d4vd’s “Romantic Homicide” has entered the top 10 of US Apple Music for the first time ever, currently at #9. pic.twitter.com/8p0KK96iq3
— Talk of the Charts (@talkofthecharts) September 19, 2025
The track, part of D4vd’s debut EP Petals to Thorns, gained traction with its haunting visuals – a blood-streaked white rose and a submerged figure, symbolizing love and despair. Yet, recent allegations have cast a shadow over the 20-year-old singer. Reports from late 2024 suggest the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating D4vd in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl, whose body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. Interscope Records, his label, has halted all promotions, a move confirmed by insiders to TMZ in September 2025. This follows a surge in online backlash, with fans labeling the song’s resurgence “disgusting” given the serious accusations of pedophilia and murder.
The controversy taps into a broader 2025 trend, with true-crime content driving a 25% increase in streaming viewership on platforms like Netflix, per industry estimates. D4vd’s case mirrors past music scandals where artists faced bans or career shifts – Spotify’s inconsistent censorship policies have historically amplified such debates. Social media reactions on X range from outrage to curiosity, with some questioning who continues to stream the track despite the allegations.
D4vd, who has not publicly addressed the investigation, saw “Romantic Homicide” go viral in 2022, amassing millions of streams. Its current chart performance suggests a polarized audience – some drawn by the music’s allure, others by the scandal’s notoriety. Legal experts predict the outcome of the probe could redefine his career, potentially leading to a ban similar to R. Kelly’s if charges are substantiated.
