Rapper Dave Blunts Performs With Oxygen Tank, Sparking Fan Concerns
Beloved rapper Dave Blunts’ latest performance in Chicago has gripped the internet, eliciting visceral reactions from fans. The rapper, known for his poignant lyrics, took to the stage at Juice WRLD Day, seated, supported by an oxygen tank.
Videos capturing the performance quickly spread throughout social media.
“I do this for Juice. I do this for me. We keep going no matter what,” he declared, his voice carrying throughout the packed auditorium.
The performance came weeks after a public spat with Snoop Dogg.
Against this backdrop, Blunts, visibly struggling to breathe, performed from a couch on stage.
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Alongside anguished verses and lilts of concern, he hit out at Snoop. This
Should music journalists avoid speculating about a performer’s health issues based on a single performance?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is music journalist, Maya Jones, to discuss the recent performance of rapper Dave Blunts. Maya, Dave Blunts’ performance at Juice WRLD Day has sparked a lot of discussion online. He was seen performing while seated and using an oxygen tank. What are your initial thoughts on this?
**Maya Jones:** It’s definitely a concerning image, seeing a performer like Dave Blunts reliant on an oxygen tank onstage. It raises questions about his health and well-being. While he’s known for his raw and emotive performances, this felt different. Seeing him visibly struggle to breathe was unsettling for many fans.
**Interviewer:** This performance came after a very public feud with Snoop Dogg. Do you think this played into the performance at all?
**Maya Jones:** It’s hard to say definitively. Dave Blunts did reference Snoop during his performance, so clearly it’s on his mind. But ultimately, he dedicated the performance to Juice WRLD, suggesting a tribute was his main intention.
**Interviewer:** Do you think this performance crosses a line? Some fans are expressing concern, while others admire his dedication. Where do you stand on this?
