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== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Davion Blessing was born in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]] on July 1, 2001.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Meet Dave Blunts: Interview About Going Viral, Life Story... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/eric-skelton/dave-blunts-interview-2024 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Jessica |date=2024-12-02 |title=Who Is Dave Blunts? An Explainer Of The Rapper And His Problem With Snoop Dogg |url=https://www.vibe.com/lists/who-is-dave-blunts-explainer-snoop-dogg/he-was-born/ |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He began recording and releasing music in 2018.<ref name=":0" />
Davion Blessing was born in [[Davenport, Iowa]], on July 1, 2001.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Meet Dave Blunts: Interview About Going Viral, Life Story... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/eric-skelton/dave-blunts-interview-2024 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Jessica |date=2024-12-02 |title=Who Is Dave Blunts? An Explainer Of The Rapper And His Problem With Snoop Dogg |url=https://www.vibe.com/lists/who-is-dave-blunts-explainer-snoop-dogg/he-was-born/ |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He began recording and releasing music in 2018.<ref name=":0" />


After contemplating quitting music in late 2023, Blunts began uploading videos to [[TikTok]] in 2024, quickly gaining popularity.<ref name=":0" /> 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''.<ref name=":1" />
After contemplating quitting music in late 2023, Blunts began uploading videos to [[TikTok]] in 2024, quickly gaining popularity.<ref name=":0" /> From [[Salt Lake City]] where he was living, 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''.<ref name=":1" />


In December 2024, a video of Blunts performing at a concert commemorating late rapper [[Juice Wrld]] went [[Viral video|viral]]. The video shows Blunts performing while sitting down and using an oxygen tank. Fans expressed concerns for the rapper's health and discomfort at watching his struggle on stage.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Muskaan |date=2024-12-02 |title=Morbidly obese rapper Dave Blunts performs with help of oxygen tank in Chicago, fans worried |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/morbidly-obese-rapper-dave-blunts-performs-with-help-of-oxygen-tank-in-chicago-fans-worried-101733152206876.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |work=Hindustan Times |publisher=HT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-02 |title=Rapper Dave Blunts performs with oxygen tank in Chicago; netizens express concern |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/rapper-dave-blunts-performs-with-oxygen-tank-in-chicago-netizens-express-concern/articleshow/115905579.cms |access-date=2024-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> During the performance, he also directed criticism towards [[Snoop Dogg]], who had previously insulted Blunts in an [[Instagram]] post.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Snoop Dogg Reacts to Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Calling Him... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/snoop-dogg-dave-blunts-comments |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref>
In December 2024, a video of Blunts performing at a concert commemorating late rapper [[Juice Wrld]] went [[Viral video|viral]]. The video shows Blunts performing while sitting down and using an oxygen tank. Fans expressed concerns for the rapper's health and discomfort at watching his struggle on stage.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Muskaan |date=2024-12-02 |title=Morbidly obese rapper Dave Blunts performs with help of oxygen tank in Chicago, fans worried |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/morbidly-obese-rapper-dave-blunts-performs-with-help-of-oxygen-tank-in-chicago-fans-worried-101733152206876.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |work=Hindustan Times |publisher=HT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-02 |title=Rapper Dave Blunts performs with oxygen tank in Chicago; netizens express concern |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/rapper-dave-blunts-performs-with-oxygen-tank-in-chicago-netizens-express-concern/articleshow/115905579.cms |access-date=2024-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> During the performance, he also directed criticism towards [[Snoop Dogg]], who had previously insulted Blunts in an [[Instagram]] post.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Snoop Dogg Reacts to Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Calling Him... |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/snoop-dogg-dave-blunts-comments |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:27, 17 December 2024

Dave Blunts
Birth nameDavion Blessing
Born (2001-07-01) July 1, 2001 (age 23)
Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
OriginSalt Lake City, Utah
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • Internet personality
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • Listen to the Kids
  • Foundation[1]
Websitedaveblunts.co

Davion Blessing (born July 1, 2001), known professionally as Dave Blunts, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and internet personality. He is best known for his 2024 single "The Cup", which went viral in late 2024.[2]

Early life and career

Davion Blessing was born in Davenport, Iowa, on July 1, 2001.[3][4] He began recording and releasing music in 2018.[3]

After contemplating quitting music in late 2023, Blunts began uploading videos to TikTok in 2024, quickly gaining popularity.[3] From Salt Lake City where he was living, 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.[4]

In December 2024, a video of Blunts performing at a concert commemorating late rapper Juice Wrld went viral. The video shows Blunts performing while sitting down and using an oxygen tank. Fans expressed concerns for the rapper's health and discomfort at watching his struggle on stage.[5][6] During the performance, he also directed criticism towards Snoop Dogg, who had previously insulted Blunts in an Instagram post.[5][7]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Well Dude Here's My Thing
  • Released: June 28, 2024
  • Label: Listen to the Kids, Foundation
  • Format: Streaming
If I Could I Would
  • Released: October 18, 2024
  • Label: Listen to the Kids, Foundation
  • Format: Streaming

EPs

Title Details
Cabeza de Guapo[8]
  • Released: September 29, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Hungry for Fame[9]
  • Released: June 30, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Life Without Anosha[10]
  • Released: February 18, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Stranded in Mexico[11]
  • Released: June 17, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Hopped the Border[12]
  • Released: September 8, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Through the Oxygen[13]
  • Released: November 1, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Illegal Immigrant[14]
  • Released: February 10, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Green Card[15]
  • Released: February 22, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Anybody Can Be Somebody's Hero[16]
  • Released: May 15, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
From an IEP into the ICU[17]
  • Released: August 19, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Streaming
Bigger Than I Ever Was
  • Released: October 13, 2023
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming
FTBZ
  • Released: November 30, 2023
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming
Jayce and His Undying Quest to Find His Dad
  • Released: December 15, 2023
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming
You Are Not That Special
  • Released: February 1, 2024
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming
I Can Do What You Can Do
  • Released: March 7, 2024
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming
I Would Like to See You Try
  • Released: March 28, 2024
  • Label: Self-released (initial release); Listen to the Kids (re-release)
  • Format: Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Never Sober, Pt. 2" 2020 Non-album single
"Talking to the Sun" 2024 Well Dude Here's My Thing
"Purple Stuff" Green Card & Well Dude Here's My Thing
"The Cup" From an IEP into the ICU, Well Dude Here's My Thing, & If I Could I Would
"Summer Ends" (with DC2Trill) Non-album single
"Bundle of Sticks" If I Could I Would
"Solar Sunday"
"10 Percs"
"Check on My N****s"

References

  1. ^ "If I Could I Would by Dave Blunts on Apple Music". October 18, 2024 – via music.apple.com.
  2. ^ Leib, Rebecca (December 4, 2024). "The internet can't put down Dave Blunts' 'I Can't Put Down The Cup'".
  3. ^ a b c "Meet Dave Blunts: Interview About Going Viral, Life Story..." Complex. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  4. ^ a b Bennett, Jessica (2024-12-02). "Who Is Dave Blunts? An Explainer Of The Rapper And His Problem With Snoop Dogg". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ a b Sharma, Muskaan (2024-12-02). "Morbidly obese rapper Dave Blunts performs with help of oxygen tank in Chicago, fans worried". Hindustan Times. HT. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  6. ^ "Rapper Dave Blunts performs with oxygen tank in Chicago; netizens express concern". The Times of India. 2024-12-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  7. ^ "Snoop Dogg Reacts to Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Calling Him..." Complex. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  8. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/4BX5dkFAoEIDnqWeyYKjuZ
  9. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/27Vqu1fHHdxefUX7mZB6bN
  10. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/0FLpyIyr1m0IXGmAkpRYOH
  11. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/7svk7lR7h1RlsQV8qjtWfQ
  12. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/75G52onU5L8FF5kvgBWkqm
  13. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/5FR7vl1NMe8c9LQhnpZVM6
  14. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/1eNkYJYxIivqm2IQTUUVlu
  15. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/2K4Bga7D5vveiZxpkxtvtQ
  16. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/2JgrAwcSwxmveb2dSqzvZW
  17. ^ https://open.spotify.com/album/1tu3o1qpuj27QwWHIzXwf5
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