A unauthorized song referencing a pending murder case was uploaded to the Apple Music page of American singer D4vd following an account breach.
The music track, titled "I DID IT," was subsequently removed from the platform after American media outlets reported the incident.
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The singer, whose real name is David Burke, is currently incarcerated and unable to release new material.
Burke is facing trial in Los Angeles over charges of murder and sexual abuse involving 14-year-old victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The cover art for the unauthorized track featured an aerial photograph of Burke's Tesla vehicle at a Los Angeles impound yard.
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The location marks where the victim's mutilated body was discovered last year.
The audio featured an AI-generated or synthetic voice impersonating Burke that repeatedly mentioned the victim's name.
The voice described her as "the girl with my name tattooed on her chest" and sang about hearing Hernandez every time he breathed, according to reports by TMZ.
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The incident occurred as prosecutors attempt to demonstrate sufficient evidence during multi-day court hearings in Los Angeles to proceed with Burke's prosecution.
