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Spotify and Apple Music face intense scrutiny after D4vd, the singer, was charged with a series of criminal cases that have left the public horrified. This is after the singer was accused of murdering and sexually abusing a 14-year-old named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Due to this reason, there are several voices that call for his music being taken down from all streaming platforms. The debate has spread very fast and many people are signing petitions against the singer.A group called Industry Blackout has started a petition on Change.org, asking platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to stop hosting D4vd’s music. They say it is not right to continue promoting or earning money from an artist facing such serious charges.
Some of his former collaborators have already removed their work linked to him. At the same time, his songs are still available on streaming apps, which has added more fuel to the public discussion.
Growing backlash over D4vd’s music as streaming platforms face removal demands after serious charges
The primary factor that has caused this situation is the legal proceedings against D4vd, who is also known by his full name as David Anthony Burke. He was accused of committing first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and several other charges.
He has not accepted the accusations levied on him, and he is still behind bars.
The petition created by Industry Blackout says that keeping his music online is not neutral. They believe streaming platforms are still making money from his songs, even after the charges. This has led to anger and debate on social media.Some artists who previously worked with him, like Kali Uchis, Holly Humberstone, Laufey, and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations from streaming platforms.
Reports say this was done with help from his former label connections.D4vd was signed under the UMG music group but was reportedly dropped from the label before he was officially charged. YouTube has also demonetized his channel, saying his off-platform actions go against their safety rules.Even with all this pressure, his music is still available on streaming services. Neither Spotify nor Apple Music has made an official decision yet. The situation is still developing, and many people are waiting to see what the platforms will do next.
