Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite will refund players who purchased cosmetics tied to musician D4vd, following his indictment for the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, first gained attention by creating original music for Fortnite montage videos. In 2025, he partnered with Epic Games to release the official Fortnite anthem 'Locked & Loaded' and a line of in-game cosmetics.
Earlier this year, Burke was named as the target of a grand jury investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him. He has since been charged with first-degree murder, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.
In response to public outcry, Fortnite announced on social media: "We hear the concerns. The first change will be available on Tuesday April 28, when anyone who purchased one of these items will be able to get an immediate self-service refund." Players can also request refunds through player support.
Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music face mounting pressure to remove D4vd's catalog, with the advocacy group Industry Blackout launching a petition. The group stated: "When an artist has been charged with the sexual abuse and murder of a minor, continuing to stream and profit from his catalogue is a choice — it is not neutral."
Additionally, court documents revealed that investigators allegedly found "a significant amount of child pornography" in Burke's iCloud account.
If convicted, Burke could face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole.