Crocs and Hollister yanked pop star D4vd from their latest marketing campaigns after a decomposing body was discovered in a Tesla registered to his name at a Los Angeles tow yard.
The brands pulled promotional images of D4vd from their websites and social media pages, just days after unveiling him as the face of their “Dream Drop” collaboration.
“We are aware of this developing story,” the companies said in a joint statement to Footwear News. 5
“With respect to the current situation, we have removed campaign content featuring D4vd while the investigation continues.”
The campaign debuted Sept. 3 and showcased D4vd modeling Crocs clogs and Hollister apparel in coordinated pastel looks. Product images remain online, but Burke’s likeness has been scrubbed.
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