D4vd Tops Google’s 2025 Trending Searches Amid Murder Investigation
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A surge in online searches for musician D4vd coincided with a Los Angeles Police Department investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, propelling the artist to the top of Google’s list of trending topics for 2025. The revelation, released Monday, highlights the intersection of online interest and real-world tragedy.
The Google data indicates a significant spike in searches for D4vd throughout 2025, compared to the previous year, solidifying his position as one of the most discussed individuals online. He also ranked among the top five trending people on Google overall during the year.
Investigation Intensifies
The case surrounding Rivas Hernandez’s death began to unfold over the summer, with authorities discovering her body inside D4vd’s Tesla. Law enforcement quickly classified the matter as an “investigation into murder,” according to a statement made by Los Angeles Police Det. Joshua Byers. Byers subsequently sought a court order to prevent the release of the victim’s autopsy findings, arguing that public disclosure could compromise the ongoing homicide investigation.
Sources speaking to NBC News and ABC7 reported a week prior to Byers’ statement that D4vd was considered a suspect in Rivas Hernandez’s death. The artist was on tour at the time the vehicle – a dented 2023 Tesla Model Y – was towed from the Bird Streets neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills on Sept. 5. A search warrant affidavit obtained by Rolling Stone detailed that the tow yard contacted police after the impounded vehicle was found to be “emanating a foul odor and attracting flies.”
Beyond D4vd: Trending Musicians of 2025
While D4vd dominated the conversation, other musicians also saw significant growth in online interest. Following D4vd, the girl group Katseye – known for their viral hits “Gnarly” and “Gabriela” – secured the second spot on Google’s list of trending musicians. Bad Bunny, Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, landed in third place, with Sombr in fourth, Doechii in fifth, and the Jonas Brothers rounding out the top six.
Taylor Swift Leads Trending Songs
Google’s ranking of top trending songs was largely dominated by Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl. The album’s single, “Wood,” claimed the top spot, while “Fate of Ophelia” reached Number Four, “Father Figure” – featuring a sample from George Michael – landed at fifth place, and “Oplaite” secured Number Eight. Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” came in at Number Two, and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from Kpop Demon Hunters reached third place.
The Google data provides a snapshot of the cultural conversations that captivated online audiences in 2025, revealing a complex interplay between music, tragedy, and the power of online search.
