d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American singer and songwriter originally born in Queens, New York, but later moved to Houston, Texas. He grew up in a Christian household and was homeschooled. He started making music to avoid copyright strikes on his YouTube gaming videos and gained fame through viral hits like "Romantic Homicide" and "Here With Me." As of 2025, he is active as a musician and was touring in cities like Cologne, Berlin, and Frankfurt in October 2025. His base of operations and upbringing is Houston, Texas.