Fans have expressed concern for rapper Dave Blunts’ health after he brought an oxygen tank onstage for his seated performance at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday.
Blunts was performing at the 4th Annual JUICE WRLD DAY, held in memory of the late rapper Juice WRLD, who passed away at 21 on December 8, 2019.
X/Twitter users expressed health concerns for the 23-year-old rapper after a video of his outing went viral, as reported by Daily Mail.
Commenters noted that the “Hospital Bed” artist, who reportedly weighs over 500 pounds, needs support from those around him to improve his health.
‘It’s crazy how he got to this size with his team just watching,’ one user said of Blunts.
One fan said that ‘people around him need to tell him the truth, this is not a flex,’ to which a fan responded, ‘I don’t think he thinks it’s a flex. He just doesn’t give a f***.’
Many people expressed their distress upon seeing rapper Blunts in such poor health that he needed to use an oxygen tank.
‘This breaks my heart,’ said one user. ‘This young man is missing out on so much in life. Food addiction is real. Sugar is the main culprit.’
Another said, ‘I couldn’t enjoy myself at the show. The idea of having fun while digesting the personal Issues he must [suffer] from internally would just be too much.’
Some individuals voiced fears for the life of Davenport, noting that his condition was so severe he appeared to be “literally suffocating” and required an oxygen tank nearby.
‘Bros about to visit Juice,’ said one user, another said, ‘Honestly sad homie is gonna die.’
One user added, ‘That might be his last time performing on a stage if he [needs an] oxygen’ tank.
A user criticized Blunts for referencing drug use in his material during a memorial show for Juice WRLD, who died in 2019 due to narcotics.
‘Performing bout taking drugs at a concert that carries the legacy of someone who died from a drug overdose,’ the user said. ‘Maybe I’m lost.’
Said one fan: ‘I pray that he is surrounded with the right team that will be honest with him and help him get his health on track!’
On Saturday, Blunts addressed concerns about his posture, use of an oxygen tank, and a growing rift with Snoop Dogg, who had made comments about his size, according to Metro.
‘Chicago! Do y’all have a problem with me sitting down on this stage?’ Blunts asked the crowd, which said no in response to his question. ‘Exactly – so, get the f*** off my d***, Snoop Dogg.
‘I see the big dog talking. Snoop, you think you funny? You don’t know what it’s like to fight for your life every damn day.’
On November 9, Snoop Dogg shared an Instagram clip of Blunts seated onstage during a previous performance.
‘We’ll put down the chicken wings and Tata chips Nefew and that chair gone break soon get to the end of the cup,’ Snoop said.
During his set, Blunts said of the late artist Juice WRLD: ‘I do this for Juice – I do this for me.’
In reference to the oxygen tank, Blunts said, ‘I got demons, and a tank to prove it. Don’t come for me when you have been blessed enough to be here that long; respect the struggle.’
Saturday’s show also featured performances by Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Polo G, and Trippie Redd.
