A striking photograph of 500lbs rapper Dave Blunts and his girlfriend has gone viral, following the artist’s concerning onstage performance with an oxygen tank.
The 23-year-old rapper raised alarm bells after performing seated during the 4th Annual JUICE WRLD DAY in Chicago, an event honoring the late rapper who passed away at 21 on December 8, 2019.
During the performance at the United Center, audience attention shifted from the music to Blunts’ evident health struggles.
After the show, he posed for pictures with his elegant partner, Isabella, igniting a flurry of social media commentary focusing on the rapper’s alarming weight and health issues.
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One social media user expressed empathy, stating, “People laugh, but someone needs to help him; we all know how this could end.” Another commenter chimed in, “He needs to get healthy,” while a different follower remarked, “He must shed a lot of weight for his well-being.” Others commented, “Save this man, please,” and “Will it really work long term?” highlighting concern for his future.
Blunts’ performance raised eyebrows as he took to the stage with his oxygen tank and seated demeanor, which some fans interpreted as a sign of deeper health issues. Following a video of his performance circulating online, many voiced their worries, noting that he needs support from his entourage to take better care of himself. One user remarked, “It’s shocking that he reached this size with his team just standing by.”
The rapper also faced harsh criticism, with one comment reading, “The love of your life is obviously food,” and another alluding to societal perceptions about his relationship with Isabella.
Despite the negative attention, some praised the couple’s romantic connection. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the atmosphere and concerns about Blunts’ well-being, suggesting it was challenging to enjoy the show given the serious implications of his health struggles. “This breaks my heart,” one user said, highlighting the reality of food addiction.
Commentators expressed fears over Blunts’ life expectancy, with remarks like “He’s literally suffocating; this isn’t right.” Some noted the irony of performing at a tribute concert for Juice WRLD, whose death was linked to substance abuse, while Blunts’ own lyrics reference drug use.
In response to the backlash, Blunts defended his choices during the show, asking, “Do you have a problem with me sitting down on stage?” to which the audience responded negatively. He confronted Snoop Dogg, who had previously made remarks about Blunts’ size, stating, “You don’t understand what it’s like to fight for your life every day.”
Blunts also referenced his struggles, saying, “I have demons and a tank to prove it.” He concluded his performance by dedicating his work to Juice WRLD, saying, “I do this for Juice – I do this for me.”
The event featured other notable artists such as Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Polo G, and Trippie Redd, but it was Blunts’ health and performance that dominated conversations online.
