when did d4vd start making music

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, started making music in 2021. Initially, he was a streamer making Fortnite montage videos on YouTube, but after facing copyright issues with the music in his videos in 2021, he began creating his own music on his mother's suggestion. He started sharing his music officially in December 2021, which led to viral success on platforms like TikTok and eventually to a professional music career. His debut album was released in April 2025.