A surprising moment at Coachella 2025 left the crowd stunned and the internet buzzing: rising artist d4vd attempted a daring backflip mid-performance — and landed flat on his face in front of thousands.
The fall that stunned the coachella crowd
During his debut appearance at the world-famous Coachella music festival, 20-year-old singer-songwriter d4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) aimed to energize the crowd with a bold move.
Shirtless and full of adrenaline, he climbed onto an elevated platform and launched into a backflip.
But instead of sticking the landing, he miscalculated his footing and slammed face-first into the stage floor.
The sound of the impact was so loud it pierced through the booming music, leaving both a visible sweat stain and an audible reaction from backstage.
Unshaken and unstoppable
Despite the intense face-plant, d4vd didn’t miss a beat. He quickly got up and continued the show as if nothing had happened.
Moments later, he even pulled off several more flips, regaining the crowd’s energy with impressive poise and professionalism.
Turning a fail into a viral hit
Bloopers from d4vd’s opening set at Coachella pic.twitter.com/BbQntPQy1l
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) April 12, 2025
Rather than shy away from the moment, d4vd embraced the chaos on social media.
He posted a clip of the fall on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it:
“GOT UP AND GOT DA AURA RIGHT BACK HO LMAOOO FUN SET FUN MF SET.”
In another post, he joked:
“Humiliation ritual complete… see u next week Coachella i love u,”accompanied by a meme of an elderly dog basking in the sunset.
Over on Instagram, he coined the incident as “clipfarming,” highlighting his ability to turn a mishap into a marketing moment.
A big stage and a bigger comeback
Despite the fall, this was a significant milestone for d4vd: his first Coachella performance.
The buzz around his name is only growing, especially as he prepares to release his second studio album WITHERED later this month, according to his social media.
A painful moment, but a powerful impression
Though his backflip ended in a dramatic crash, d4vd’s ability to laugh it off and carry on showed true stage presence.
His Coachella debut may have included an unexpected face-plant, but it also highlighted his talent, energy, and ability to connect with fans in the most human way.