The father of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenage girl allegedly murdered by recording artist D4vd (David Burke), has publicly denied rumors claiming that D4vd paid the family to maintain contact with her. In a statement, Jesus Rivas clarified, "I never had any contact with this guy and we haven’t received any money from him or anyone in his family." D4vd faces serious charges, including murder and ongoing sexual abuse of a minor, following allegations that he began abusing Rivas when she was just 13 years old. The disturbing case has drawn significant media attention, with Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell emphasizing its tragic nature. The rumors reportedly originated from posts on Reddit, and a writer from Los Angeles Magazine noted that the family should not be blamed for the events surrounding the case. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 26, where evidence will be presented to determine if D4vd will face trial.