D4vd’s Ex-Friend Aysia Collins Breaks Silence, Brands Him a Psychopath Who Betrayed Everyone

D4vd’s former friend Aysia Collins is speaking out against the singer while pushing back on online claims that she has been cosplaying as Celeste Rivas, the teenager he is accused of killing.

Collins shared a screenshot showing a conversation with a friend who flagged a comment left on one of her now-deleted Instagram posts. The comment accused her of mocking a deceased child, and Collins decided to address the backlash head-on rather than stay quiet.

Collins explained that people have linked her to Rivas simply because they share a similar skin tone and curly hair, and because she once spent time in the same social circle as D4vd.

She called the comparison offensive and said it reduces a real tragedy to internet gossip. She added that she had avoided commenting on the accusations for a while before finally deciding she had heard enough.

Collins Says The Case Deserves More Respect Online

Collins urged people on social media to slow down and think before posting about the case. She stressed that Rivas’ death is not a topic that should be treated carelessly or used for attention.

Her frustration extended beyond the accusations aimed at her personally to how casually the wider public has discussed the case since it became national news.

She pointed out that being targeted simply for resembling the victim physically has taken a toll, especially while the investigation is still unfolding. Collins said she felt forced to speak up because silence was being misread as guilt or indifference.

Her statement framed the cosplay accusations as both inaccurate and disrespectful to Rivas’ memory.

The backlash Collins describes is not new for people loosely connected to high-profile criminal cases. Internet sleuths and casual commenters often latch onto surface-level similarities, like appearance or social ties, and build narratives without verifying facts.

Former Friend Turns On D4vd Publicly

Collins used the moment to clarify exactly where she now stands with D4vd, confirming that their friendship ended well before his arrest. She did not hold back in her description of him, branding him a psychopath who lied to and betrayed the people closest to him. Her comments mark one of the more pointed public statements from someone who was once inside his inner circle.

This is not the first time Collins has addressed her connection to D4vd since his arrest. Earlier this year, an account believed to be hers stated that she was no longer friends with him and was choosing to respect the ongoing investigation.

That same account described receiving threats and having private information shared without consent following online speculation.

Collins is far from the only person connected to D4vd who has publicly stepped away since the case began. Other former associates have also distanced themselves from the singer in the months following news of Rivas’ death. The fallout from the case has continued to extend well beyond his personal relationships.

Friends, collaborators, and former colleagues alike have faced waves of online scrutiny simply for having been associated with D4vd. Some have issued public statements clarifying the nature and timeline of their relationship with him. Others have stayed mostly silent, choosing instead to quietly remove shared content or unfollow him across social platforms.

Where The Criminal Case Currently Stands

D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody in April, months after Rivas’ decomposed remains were discovered inside a Tesla registered in his name.

He now faces charges that include murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors have alleged the killing was tied to protecting his music career, citing special circumstances of lying in wait and financial gain.

Authorities recovered Rivas’ body in September of last year, and she was formally identified about a week later by the county medical examiner. D4vd has remained in custody without bail since his arrest in April. The case has continued moving through pretrial proceedings in the months since, drawing significant public attention along the way.

Court filings have detailed the prosecution’s theory of the case, painting a picture investigators say points toward a premeditated act rather than an impulsive one.

The special circumstances attached to the charges raise the stakes considerably, as they can carry the possibility of more severe sentencing if D4vd is convicted. His defense has not publicly detailed its strategy ahead of the upcoming hearing.

Industry Fallout And What Comes Next

The arrest sent shockwaves through the music industry, prompting several collaborators and platforms to sever ties with the singer almost immediately. Record label support evaporated, and access to major platforms for sharing his music and content was revoked in the aftermath.

The story has remained a fixture of entertainment news coverage as new details and public statements continue to surface from people once close to D4vd.

The renewed attention on D4vd’s case comes as his legal proceedings remain ongoing, with his preliminary hearing facing repeated delays. Each new development, including Collins’ comments, has reignited public conversation about the case online.

Her decision to speak out adds another voice to the growing list of former associates who have publicly distanced themselves from the singer.

As the legal process continues, more people from D4vd’s past are expected to face questions about their proximity to him and the case. For now, Collins’ remarks stand as one of the most direct public condemnations from someone who once called him a friend.

The case remains active, and further updates are expected as it moves toward its next scheduled court date.