D4vd’s ex-friend says she challenged him over Celeste Rivas
Aysia Collins says she pressed D4vd about Celeste Rivas’ age before backing off after he allegedly showed her unspecified “proof.”
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Aysia Collins, a former friend of D4vd, says she confronted the singer over an alleged sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas, who was 13, according to TMZ.
Collins, who TMZ says moved in the same circle as D4vd and Rivas, claimed she questioned him about Rivas’ age after becoming concerned about the situation. She said D4vd told her Rivas was 19.
Collins said she did not immediately accept that answer and pushed him to back it up. According to TMZ, she claimed D4vd then provided what she described as “proof,” though she did not explain what that proof was.
After that, Collins said she began to drop the issue because she felt she was “harassing a friend” by continuing to press him, TMZ reported.
Claims emerge as murder case moves forward
The new claims come months after Rivas’ body was found in D4vd’s Tesla in September. TMZ reported that her remains were decomposing and dismembered when discovered.
D4vd is facing one count of murder, one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and one count of unlawful mutilation of human remains, according to TMZ.
He has pleaded not guilty.
TMZ did not report a response from D4vd to Collins’ latest claims about their alleged conversation over Rivas’ age.
Former friends have spoken out
Collins has publicly criticized D4vd before. In June, TMZ reported that she called him a “psychopath” and accused him of lying to and betraying people around him.
Another person identified by TMZ as a friend of D4vd, Neo Langston, has also distanced himself from the singer since Rivas’ body was found.
The case has remained under scrutiny as D4vd’s trial approaches. TMZ has previously reported on grand jury proceedings in the case and on comments from the prosecutor about Rivas’ family.
For now, Collins’ account adds another allegation from inside D4vd’s former social circle, while the criminal case against him remains unresolved in court.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.