‘Here with me’ why was D4vd seen in schools?
D4vd’s breakout hit Here With Me skyrocketed the young singer to stardom, but resurfaced 2023 footage has sparked serious questions about his proximity to teens. Videos show then-18-year-old David Anthony Burke loitering near high schools, like Philadelphia’s Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush[1], handing out concert tickets without authorization. Amid the ongoing probe into 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s tragic death—her remains found in Burke’s impounded Tesla—these unauthorized interactions highlight potential risks in unsupervised fan outreach to minors.
The unauthorized encounters
In the resurfaced 2023 footage, D4vd—fresh off the viral success of “Here With Me”—appears alongside his management team, including figures like Josh Marshall and Robert Morgenroth, distributing concert tickets and QR codes to high school students. These interactions happened just after dismissal in adjacent parking lots, bypassing official channels and relying on social media buzz to draw crowds of eager teens.
One school, Philadelphia’s Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, confirmed the visit was entirely unauthorized—no district approval, no on-campus presence, just an impromptu gathering that blurred lines between promotion and potential risk. While no laws were broken, it spotlights how young artists might exploit easy access to minors, some as young as 13, without safeguards or oversight in place.
This pattern echoes unverified claims in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation, where social media whispers suggest the 14-year-old may have connected with D4vd online or near her school. Amid her tragic fate—remains discovered in his vehicle’s frunk—these school sightings fuel scrutiny over unchecked proximity to vulnerable fans, contrasting sharply with vetted celebrity visits by stars like Ed Sheeran.
Broader concerns emerge
D4vd’s Here With Me had just exploded onto the charts when these school visits occurred, seemingly a bold marketing tactic to connect directly with his young fanbase. By handing out free concert tickets and promo codes in parking lots, the singer and his team aimed to boost engagement, capitalizing on social media hype to draw teens without formal permissions or adult supervision.
A parent unrelated to the case voiced unease about such tactics, telling reporters that celebrities approaching kids outside schools feels invasive and risky. “It’s uncomfortable knowing famous figures can just show up and interact with minors unchecked”, she said, highlighting fears of exploitation in an era where fan outreach often skirts boundaries.
As investigators probe Celeste Rivas Hernandez‘s heartbreaking death, questions mount about similar unapproved visits to other schools, potentially involving even younger students. Unverified reports, including a teacher’s claim of online contact starting at age 13, underscore the dangers of unchecked access, urging a reevaluation of how artists engage vulnerable youth.
Marketing tactics under scrutiny
D4vd’s “Here With Me” propelled him into the spotlight, inspiring what appeared to be a grassroots promotional push targeting high school crowds. Footage from 2023 captures multiple instances across cities, where he and his team distributed freebies in parking lots, drawing teens via quick social media posts— a strategy that prioritized buzz over protocol and safety.
In stark contrast, artists like Ed Sheeran and Kelsea Ballerini have orchestrated surprise school visits with full approvals, often including charitable donations and media oversight. These structured events ensure protections for students, highlighting how D4vd’s impromptu approaches lacked similar safeguards, potentially exposing young fans to unvetted interactions.
With reports suggesting similar unauthorized stops at other schools, the pattern amplifies alarms in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case. Unverified claims of sightings near her campus and early online contact deepen the tragedy, prompting calls for industry reforms to prevent such unchecked access to vulnerable minors.
Additional visits uncovered
Recent reports have unearthed more 2023 footage of D4vd, riding high on the success of Here With Me, making unauthorized stops near additional schools across cities. These include campuses with sixth-graders, potentially exposing even younger children—some as young as 11—to unvetted interactions from the singer and his team, all in the name of promotion.
As a grand jury reviews evidence in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case, these expanded sightings add layers to the probe. Investigators are scrutinizing patterns of proximity to minors, with unverified claims suggesting online grooming tactics that may have begun when victims were just 13, amplifying the tragedy of her untimely death.
This disturbing trend underscores the need for stricter guidelines on celebrity outreach to youth, especially amid D4vd’s Here With Me era of rapid fame. Parents and educators call for reforms to protect vulnerable teens, honoring Celeste’s memory by preventing future risks in an industry often blind to such perils.
<h2>A sobering legacy</h2> <p>As D4vd's "Here With Me" era fades amid scrutiny, these school sightings reveal a promotional ploy gone unchecked—handing out tickets to build buzz with teens. With grand jury eyes on his family in the ongoing Celeste Rivas Hernandez probe, her memory demands industry reforms to shield vulnerable youth from such unvetted risks.</p>
