Dave Blunts Explained

Dave Blunts
Birth Name:Davion Blessing
Birth Date:1 July 2001
Origin:Davenport, Iowa

Davion Blessing (born July 1, 2001), known professionally as Dave Blunts, is an American rapper from Davenport, Iowa. He is affiliated with Los Angeles record label Listen to the Kids.

History

Davion Blessing was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 1, 2001.[1] [2] He began recording and releasing music in 2018.

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 December 2024, a video of Blunts performing at a concert commemorating late rapper Juice WRLD went viral. The video showed Blunts performing while using an oxygen tank. Fans expressed concerns for the rapper's health and discomfort at watching his struggle on stage.[3] [4] During the performance, he also directed criticism towards Snoop Dogg, who had previously attacked Blunts in an Instagram post.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

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

EPs

TitleDetails
From an IEP into the ICU
  • 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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Dave Blunts: Interview About Going Viral, Life Story... . 2024-11-20 . Complex . en.
  2. Web site: Bennett . Jessica . 2024-12-02 . Who Is Dave Blunts? An Explainer Of The Rapper And His Problem With Snoop Dogg . 2024-12-04 . VIBE.com . en-US.
  3. News: Sharma . Muskaan . 2024-12-02 . Morbidly obese rapper Dave Blunts performs with help of oxygen tank in Chicago, fans worried . 2024-12-02 . Hindustan Times . HT.
  4. News: 2024-12-02 . Rapper Dave Blunts performs with oxygen tank in Chicago; netizens express concern . 2024-12-04 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: Snoop Dogg Reacts to Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Calling Him... . 2024-12-04 . Complex . en.