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While the American hip-hop artist Dave Blunts has been blowing up social media sites with his music, lately he sparked concerns among fans after his life-threatening incident during the Juice WRLD Day 2024 event on November 30. According to reports, while Blunts’ fans have been talking about his concerning weight, the singer caused an uproar after he recently appeared on stage with an oxygen tank.

Apparently, the 24-year-old underground rapper who shot to popularity in 2018, recently made headlines following his performance at the Juice WRLD Day 2024 event. Only this time, it wasn’t for his music, but for his viral video of passing out backstage and later appearing to perform with an oxygen tank on stage.
Dave Blunts Performed With Oxygen Tank After Passing Out Backstage
Ever since Dave Blunts went viral for his music, the hip-hop star has sparked concerns among fans regarding his weight. But things got serious in early November 2024, when Bluntsappearedpassing out backstage prior to his live performance, and later failed to stand on his feet for long.
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During his performance, the singer wasspottedsipping from a styrofoam cup and sitting down in a chair while singing. This led Dave Blunts to attract a hell lot of concerning tweets and comments from his fans regarding his weight. Well, not just fans, evenSnoop Doggaddressed that performance and mocked the rapper for his weight.
Snoop Dogg wrote in hisInstagrampost;

Put down the chicken wings and Tata chips Nefew and that chair gone break soon get to the end of the cup.
Thereafter, things went out of control after Dave Blunts recently appeared performing with an oxygen tank at the Juice WRLD Day 2024 event on November 30 (viaNews.com.au). Although Blunts’ performance included several of his iconic tracks, it was his reliance on the oxygen tank that became the talk of the town.

Amid the significance of Juice WRLD Day, which is celebrated in honor of rapper Juice WRLD who passed away from an overdose, Dave Blunts’ concerning performance with an oxygen tank left fans worried. Blunts appeared sitting on a sofa on stage, hooked up to an oxygen tank as he rapped and at times mimed along to a backing track.
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Midway through his performance, a backing dancer appeared joining him sitting on the edge of the sofa, when Dave Blunts suddenly called out rap legend Snoop Dogg for previously mocking his weight on Instagram.
Dave Blunts’ Viral Video Left Fans Concerned for His Health
Meanwhile, as Dave Blunts performed with an oxygen tank in a moving tribute to the late Juice WRLD at the annual Juice WRLD Day concert in Chicago, netizens took to social media to express their concerns over Blunts’ viral footage. Claiming to be worried about his weight and its effect on his health, fans hoped for the rapper to get help before it’s too late.
Further, drawing comparisons with Juice WLRD, who died of a drug overdose after his 21st birthday, fans mentioned how uncomfortable it was to watch 23-year-old Blunts perform at the tribute concert while fighting for his own life. Meanwhile, considering how Blunts performs while seated, presuming that he’s unable to stand and perform due to his weight, netizens shared their well wishes for the rapper.

bro this actually sad he needs to lock in and get healthy
He’s not going to make it another 5 years if he doesn’t change something.Hoping he can get the help he needs.

This isn’t even about just being overweight, he cannot hard breathe because his body is suffocating him at this point. I hope he gets some help before too late. He’s got a great voice when he can use it. 🙏🏼
Dave Blunts performing at that Juice Wrld show feels so disgusting. A man actively dying in front of your eyes for your entertainment at a concert of a man who’s entire legacy is music about drug use that lead to a very young death, it all feels so demonic and disgusting.
PRAYERS NEEDED, THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND: Rapper Dave Blunts recently performed on stage with an OXYGEN TANK at Juice WRLD day. 🥲pic.twitter.com/tuYBXDWhOM
However, as of September 26th,Knowyourmemerevealed how Dave Blunts has been making significant efforts to change his life. Putting the extra effort into losing weight, the outlet mentioned that Blunts has been walking up and down stairs instead of taking elevators. As per the outlet, the hip-hop star had admitted to taking his health seriously.
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