Crashing (D4vd and Kali Uchis song)
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| Single by D4vd and Kali Uchis | ||||
| from the album Withered | ||||
| Released | February 28, 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
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"Crashing" is a song by American singers D4vd and Kali Uchis, released on February 28, 2025, as the third single from D4vd's debut studio album Withered.
The music video was directed by Kenneth Cappello and released simultaneously with the song. It was written by D4vd and Kali Uchis alongside producers Velvet and Tyler Spry. The ballad delves into themes of romance.
In September 2025, Uchis removed the song from streaming services after human remains of a teenage girl were discovered in a Tesla registered to D4vd.
Background and composition
The music video for "Crashing" was directed by Kenneth Cappello and released alongside the song.[1] The track features Kali Uchis,[2][3][4] who joined after connecting on Instagram live.[5] D4vd released a teaser for the song and confirmed the collaboration with Kali Uchis on February 25 through Instagram posts.[6]
On September 17, Uchis announced her efforts to remove the song from streaming services following the discovery of human remains of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, in a Tesla registered to D4vd.[7][8]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 11 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | February 28, 2025 |
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References
- ^ Burke, David (February 28, 2025). d4vd - Crashing (with Kali Uchis) [Official Music Video] (Video). Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (February 28, 2025). "D4vd & Kali Uchis Have Found Their Ride Or Dies On Crashing". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (February 28, 2025). "d4vd & Kali Uchis' Striking 'Crashing' Video Holds Onto A Doomed Love". UPROXX. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (March 3, 2025). "All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear". UPROXX. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (February 28, 2025). "Kali Uchis Joins D4vd on 'Crashing' Years After Playing His Song on IG Live". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ D'Souza, Shaad (February 28, 2025). "Sound Off: 10 Songs You Need to Hear Now". Paper Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Shifferaw, Abel (September 18, 2025). "Kali Uchis Says She's Pulling Her Song With D4vd After Body of 15-Year-Old Girl Was Found in His Car". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (September 18, 2025). "Kali Uchis Says She's 'in Process' of Getting D4vd Collab Taken Down After 15-Year-Old's Body Found in His Car". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Oliver, Jo (April 4, 2025). "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Crashing by D4vd and Kali Uchis". Apple Music. Retrieved March 29, 2025.