Watch moment 500lb rapper Dave Blunts performs with oxygen tank at Juice Wrld tribute show sparking major health fears
This is the moment rapper Dave Blunts took to the stage with an oxygen tank at a tribute concert for late rapper Juice WRLD, sparking widespread concern about his health.
The 23-year-old, whose real name is Davion Blessing, performed a seated set on Saturday at Chicago’s United Center during the fourth annual Juice WRLD Day.
Blunts, estimated to weigh over 500 pounds, was seen sitting on a sofa while hooked up to an oxygen tank, rapping and occasionally miming along to a backing track.
The footage, which has amassed over 5.5 million views on X (formerly Twitter), has drawn an outpouring of both support and alarm from fans.
Many were distressed by the young rapper’s physical state, with one commenting: “This breaks my heart.
“This young man is missing out on so much in life.”
Another added: “I hope he gets some help before it’s too late.”
Blunts used his platform to address his critics, including rap icon Snoop Dogg, who previously mocked his weight in an Instagram post.
During his performance, Blunts fired back, saying: “Snoop, you think you funny?
“You don’t know what it’s like to fight for your life every damn day.”
Calling out the rap legend, Blunts yelled: “Get the f*** off my d*** Snoop Dogg!” before continuing with the song.
Snoop Dogg had shared footage of Blunts from a previous concert, making light of his seated posture and size, writing: “Put down the chicken wings…that chair gone break soon.”
Blunts responded defiantly onstage, asking the audience: “Do y’all have a problem with me sitting down on this stage?”
The crowd replied with a resounding “no.”
Fans expressed sadness over the rapper’s apparent struggle, with many urging those around him to intervene.
One X user wrote: “It’s crazy how he got to this size with his team just watching.”
Another said: “I pray that he is surrounded with the right team that will be honest with him and help him get his health on track!”
Blunts’ tribute performance, however, was not without controversy.
His songs often reference substance use, which some criticized as inappropriate at an event honoring Juice WRLD, who died of a drug overdose at 21.
“I do this for Juice – I do this for me,” Blunts said during his set, referencing the late rapper.
He also alluded to his struggles, saying, “I got demons, and a tank to prove it.”
The Juice WRLD Day concert also featured performances from Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Polo G, and Trippie Redd, but it was Blunts who became the night’s most talked-about figure.
Who is Dave Blunts?
DAVE Blunts, born Davion Blessing on July 1, 2001, is an emerging rapper from Salt Lake City, Utah, with roots in Davenport, Iowa.
He first gained attention in the underground rap scene through his raw and unapologetic lyrical style.
His music often addresses personal struggles and controversial topics, with a focus on his past experiences with addiction, heartbreak, and his tumultuous upbringing.
Blunts’ most notable songs include “The Cup” and “Talking to the Sun,” which gained viral traction on platforms like TikTok in 2024.
His honesty about his health struggles, including his battle with heart failure and recent hospitalizations, has led to a mixture of support and concern from fans, especially after videos surfaced showing him struggling during performances.