Netizens Suggest: Maybe Start with Weight Loss…
On December 8, 2019, Juice WRLD, a renowned American rapper and songwriter, tragically passed away at the age of 21 due to a seizure. In his honor, since 2021, Chicago has hosted an annual “Juice WRLD Memorial Day.” This year marked the fourth such event, which took place on November 30.
(Juice WRLD) 
As tradition dictates, several artists are invited to perform. This year was no exception, featuring the rising star from the American underground rap scene, Dave Blunts. However, Blunts’ performance garnered significant attention and sparked controversy for various reasons.
(Dave Blunts)
Introducing Dave Blunts:
Hailing from a remote town in Iowa, Davion Blessing, known professionally as Dave Blunts, is a 23-year-old rapper. Born in the 2000s, he began crafting music at the tender age of six. At 18, he left his job to focus entirely on his music career. His lyrics are notoriously explicit, often touching on themes of sex, drugs, and personal heartbreak, including experiences of infidelity. Initially an underground artist, his track “The Cup,” released earlier this year, received a shout-out from Lil Yachty, leading to a viral explosion on social media platforms like TikTok. Overnight, Blunts became a recognized name in the underground music scene, with “The Cup” becoming one of his signature works. Following this success, he signed with a record label and released his debut studio album, effectively kickstarting his career. However, aside from his music, Blunts has another attribute that has captured public attention: his weight, which is a staggering 226 kilograms. His health has been a concern due to his size, having suffered from heart failure last year, which necessitated relearning how to walk, causing worry among his fans.
(Dave Blunts)
Even Snoop Dogg, known as “The Doggfather,” expressed “concern.” Last month, Snoop shared a video on Instagram of Blunts performing “The Cup,” where Blunts, visibly struggling to breathe, sang about his inability to put down his cup. As he sang, his expression was somewhat fierce, possibly due to the physical effort or emotional investment. Towards the end of the song, he took a sip from his cup, then with great effort, stood up from his chair. Snoop commented, “Young man, put down the chicken wings and chips, or you’ll break the chair next.”
(Snoop Dogg expresses “concern” about Blunts’ weight)
Blunts has undoubtedly heard this advice before; countless fans have urged him to lose weight, but he has yet to make a firm commitment. Just last month, he was hospitalized again. Upon receiving an invitation to perform at Juice WRLD’s Memorial Day, Blunts decided to check with his doctor to ensure his health was stable. Unexpectedly, the doctor admitted him for treatment right up until the week before the event. Though he didn’t disclose his specific ailment, he assured fans of his recovery and participation in the memorial performance. True to his word, he appeared on stage, but with an oxygen tank in hand, performing literally for his life, leaving the audience in shock.
(Blunts performing with an oxygen tank)
Despite the intense performance, Blunts took a moment to address Snoop Dogg’s earlier comments, saying, “Get lost, Snoop Dogg!” and “I see a dog talking. Snoop, do you think you’re funny?” His words were sharp, indicating his frustration. After the show, while interacting with others, he continued to use oxygen, suggesting his condition might be severe.
(Blunts continuously using oxygen)
Concern from netizens is palpable, with many believing weight loss is critical for his survival:
“He’s only 24, it’s heartbreaking to see!! He needs help!!” (From X comments)
“He’s using oxygen on stage; this might be his last performance.” (From X comments)
“It’s insane his team just watched him get this big.” (From X comments)
The concern peaked when Blunts appeared on stage with his rumored girlfriend, a stark contrast in physique. Their sweet interaction and hand-holding during the performance were heartwarming, yet the drastic difference in their sizes led to viral photos and speculation online.
(Blunts and his rumored girlfriend performing together)
Back in October, Blunts hinted at dating someone, but kept details under wraps. Now, with public performances and captions like “the love of my life,” it’s widely speculated this is the same person. Her online alias is “isabellabousaab,” but she has not publicly acknowledged the relationship.
(Blunts and his rumored girlfriend)
Netizens are preemptively worried for Blunts, suspecting his health might not be conducive to a true relationship:
“You nearly died on stage. This girl just wants your money.” (From Instagram comments)
“She’s waiting for him to pass away to cash in.” (From Instagram comments)
The final consensus seems to be a call for weight loss:
- “After two more meals, you’ll be gone, and here you are, worrying about love.” (From Instagram comments)
Whether Blunts has been awakened by these comments remains to be seen. Regardless of the purity of his love, for his own health, weight loss must become a priority.
