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Davion Blessing (born July 1, 2001), known professionally as Dave Blunts, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and internet personality. He gained popularity in 2024 after videos of him performing while using an oxygen tank went viral.
Blunts began recording and releasing music in 2018. In 2024, he started uploading videos to TikTok, quickly gaining popularity. He released his song "The Cup" in April, receiving support from Lil Yachty.
In December 2024, Blunts performed at a concert while using an oxygen tank. Videos of the performance went viral and prompted concerns for his health.
Early life and career
Davion Blessing was born in Salt Lake City, Utah: 1:26 on July 1, 2001. When he was around three years old, he moved to Davenport, Iowa.: 1:31 Blessing began recording and releasing music to Facebook in 2018, adopting the stage name Dave Blunts.
After contemplating quitting music in late 2023, Blunts began uploading videos to TikTok in 2024, quickly gaining popularity. He released three projects between February and March, as well as the single "The Cup" in April, which received support from rapper Lil Yachty. Blunts later signed to the Los Angeles label Listen to the Kids. On June 28, 2024, Blunts released his debut studio album Well Dude Here’s My Thing.
In November 2024, Blunts performed at Juice Wrld Day, a concert commemorating late rapper Juice Wrld, while using an oxygen tank. Videos of the performance went viral. During the performance, he directed criticism towards rapper Snoop Dogg, who had previously insulted Blunts in an Instagram post. Snoop Dogg later apologized for his comments.
Health concerns
Blunts' Juice Wrld Day performance prompted widespread concern for his well being. Recordings of the concert show Blunts, overweight, performing while using an oxygen tank.
In a September 2024 interview, Blunts said he weighed 600 pounds.: 0:00 He suffered heart failure in 2023. Blunts was hospitalized a week before his Juice Wrld Day performance, although he later stated it was for a checkup.: 13:33
Discography
= Studio albums
== EPs
== Singles
=As lead artist