Before the Show
Ahead of d4vd’s performance, the star caught up with Billboard and posed for a trio of portraits.
d4vd Lights Up Spotify #PopRisingOnTour Stop at LA’s Roxy Theatre: Photos
Written by djfrosty on September 7, 2023
d4vd‘s star is officially on the rise, and Spotify has taken notice.
The 18-year-old singer — who broke through with the 2022 tracks “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me” — is one of a handful of performers selected by the music streamer to participate in its #PopRisingOnTour, which shines a light on the artists featured on the platform’s Pop Rising playlist and allows them a slot to play for fans.
“This year, Spotify introduced #PopRisingOnTour, our collaboration with emerging artists that lets us celebrate Spotify’s Pop Rising playlist on the road, at key tour stops nationwide,” Lisa Ritchey, manager, pop, dance & indie, artist partnerships, Spotify, said in a statement. “Watching d4vd go from making music in his sister’s closet to selling out this show in minutes has been thrilling to watch as he continues to captivate his fans both on and off stage. We’re so proud to see his promising career unfold, and to assist other rising talents through this initiative.”
To catch up with the rising star, Billboard caught d4vd’s set at #PopRisingOnTour — which took place at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (Sept. 6) — to take photos of him getting ready to hit the stage, performing several tracks from his catalog and even taking a young fan onstage.
Up next for d4vd is the release of The Lost Petals EP. The set, arriving Friday, will contain a total of five tracks and serves as the formal follow up to his breakthrough EP, Petals to Thorns.
See Billboard‘s photos from d4vd’s #PopRisingOnTour show at The Roxy Theatre below.
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Backstage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard The singer — who was named one of Billboard‘s 21 Under 21 earlier this year — looked introspective amongst red and blue lighting before singing tracks from his breakthrough EP, Petals to Thorns.
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Backstage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard The 18-year-old sports a white T-shirt with his own stage name logo on it, that additionally features a print of a bloody hand. The “Romantic Homicide” singer released a line of merchandise with Spotify that is availble to purchase on his website.
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Backstage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd poses for photos one last time before getting dressed for his performance.
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Green Room
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard The star switched out of his merch shirt and into an even bolder one with blood splatter, accessorizing with a band-aid in between his eyes and a printed durag to cover up his braids.
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Green Room
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd does one final adjustment before hitting the stage.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard The crowd finally lights up, with phones at the ready, as d4vd finally took to the stage for his Spotify performance.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd nearly came face to face with a fan, who passionately sang along to one of his tracks.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard Some lucky fans who were close to the stage’s barricade got their hand touched by d4vd, much to their delight.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard A pair of fans joined d4vd on stage, also sporting similar shirts to the one he opened his set with.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd closed his eyes and got lost in the moment while performing a track in his set.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd closed his eyes and got lost in the moment while performing a track in his set.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd closed his eyes and got lost in the moment while performing a track in his set.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd closed his eyes and got lost in the moment while performing a track in his set.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd removed a few more layers of clothing and got even more comfortable with the crowd as his set continued.
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On Stage
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard A fan captures the magnetic moment whe d4vd falls out on stage and flashes a smile to the unsuspecting crowd of fans.
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A Sibling Affair
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd’s little sister wanted to participate too, and her let her, bringing her onstage for a brief yet sweet sibling moment together.
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Interacting With Fans
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard During a few intimate moment suring his set, d4vd took some photos with fmans who were stationed at the barricade of the stage.
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Interacting With Fans
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard After the show, the rising star met up with a few more fans, exchanging kind words, fist punds and photo ops.
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Interacting With Fans
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Billboard d4vd throws up a peace sign and poses alongside a fan for additional photos.