Dave Blunts shares workout progress as he prepares for tour in 49 days; Gets met with mockery from viewers [VIDEO]
Rapper’s stair climbing and dumbbell routine draws reactions as he prepares for “The Still Standing Tour”
Dave Blunts has shared his workout progress as he prepares for his upcoming tour, posting a split-screen video showing his fitness routine. The 40-second clip, posted yesterday (July 8) by @mymixtapez on X, features the rapper climbing stairs and performing dumbbell overhead presses, with the caption indicating he has 49 days until his tour begins.
The video has amassed over 913,000 views, with reactions ranging from encouragement to skepticism and mockery. Blunts has documented health challenges tied to obesity, including hospitalizations and significant weight loss, while preparing for “The Still Standing Tour” and his album I’ll Believe It When I See It.
Stair Climbs and Dumbbell Presses
The split-screen video shows two distinct scenes running concurrently. On the left, Dave Blunts repeatedly ascends and descends a carpeted indoor staircase, gripping a black metal handrail for support. He wears a dark long-sleeve shirt with prominent white circular graphics, light-colored pants, and black-and-white sneakers. His movements are deliberate and effortful, with visible shifts in posture and weight distribution as he navigates each step.
On the right, Blunts performs dumbbell exercises in a modern gym with light wood flooring, white walls, and a large mirror. He wears a black short-sleeve t-shirt with a large white graphic on the chest and gray sweatpants. A tattoo is visible on his left forearm. He performs overhead shoulder presses, starting with dumbbells at his sides and extending both arms above his head before lowering them in a controlled manner. His facial expressions show exertion.
The two panels create a composite view of simultaneous workout components: cardio via stairs and resistance training via dumbbell presses.
A Health Journey in the Public Eye
Dave Blunts, born Davion Blessing on July 1, 2000, is an American rapper from Davenport, Iowa, known for viral tracks including “The Cup.” Public reporting and his own statements have documented ongoing health challenges tied to morbid obesity, with some earlier reports referencing weights exceeding 600 pounds. He has experienced multiple hospitalizations, during one of which he stated he lost over 200 pounds.
In March 2025, Kanye West connected him with a personal trainer. In June 2025, he trained publicly with AMP streamer Agent during a livestream. He has posted updates involving celebrity trainer Bradley Martin and described a hiatus focused on exercise, nutrition, and self-improvement.
His music output includes singles, music videos, and an announced album titled I’ll Believe It When I See It with a projected release window set for this month. He maintains an active Instagram presence where he promotes merch, tour dates, and daily updates on steps and training.
The Roast That Preceded the Workout Push
Last month, Dave Blunts participated in a livestream party with Adrien Broner and DeenTheGreat. Dave was invited but then subjected to extended roasting focused on his weight and music over a prolonged period, with one description referencing approximately 20 minutes of continuous commentary.
He reportedly walked out or expressed feeling disrespected. In direct response, he released and performed elements of a diss track titled “World Champ,” which includes lines addressing Broner as an alcoholic who “threw his life away” and references to DeenTheGreat.
The timing of the intensified public workout documentation aligns with this incident. The new workout video represents a continuation of the accountability campaign for the tour, showcasing concrete exercises rather than abstract statements. The post is part of a documented series of public fitness updates tied directly to preparation for the upcoming tour.
Support and Skepticism Collide on X
Many people on X expressed support for his fitness efforts. One of the highest-engaged replies, with 466 likes, read, “Good for him. I hope he changes his life for the better.” Another with 52 likes stated, “I’ll keep the same energy I had for lizzo. Keep going your doing great and your investing in your quality of life. I love to see it!”
Some users praised his commitment. “Say what you want I am proud of this nigga Dave Blunts cause he could of chose the easy way and Ozempic his way to the top but he putting that work in, KEEP GOING BIG BRU YOU GOT THIS,” one user wrote with 17 likes.
Mocking and skeptical replies appeared throughout the thread. One user with 284 likes wrote, “Imagine being super late to work and this […] blocking the stairs.” Another with 117 likes commented, “Bro capping his still out here eating […] like this.” A third with 36 likes stated, “He should forget about the tour and concentrate on his work out!”
Some replies referenced the roast incident as a motivator. One user wrote, “Not trying to be funny but you noticed you want to work out after that Dean and ab stream when they roasted them the whole stream…” Another commented, “Deen and AB got this […] finally working out.”
Comparisons to other public weight-loss journeys appeared in some replies. One person referenced Lizzo, while others suggested alternative approaches like Ozempic. Defenses against perceived bullying appeared in several replies. “All jokes aside I’m proud of him God bless and keep this man consistent,” one user wrote. Another commented, “Anyone slating this guy for trying to better himself are really low grade human beings.”
A Tour Deadline Looms
The fitness push is directly tied to preparation for “The Still Standing Tour,” 48 days from now. His Instagram content around the same period reinforces themes of perseverance, with posts such as “I promise im gonna finish this tour but first must continue preparing.”
He has referenced the tour and posted messages such as “Please hold me accountable I’m going on tour,” “Today’s Steps,” and commitments to finishing the tour through continued preparation. The exercises depicted in the video are presented as part of this preparation, emphasizing consistency in steps, gym work, and personal accountability.
The upcoming album release and tour represent significant career milestones. The public documentation of his training reflects his stated commitment to not letting down fans or himself.
The Weight of Public Scrutiny
Dave Blunts’s workout video has become another chapter in his public narrative. The footage has drawn attention to his health journey and the preparation for his upcoming tour.
For Blunts, the video represents a commitment to his fitness goals and his career. The accountability campaign has been visible to his followers, and the support from some viewers has been encouraging, even as others have mocked his efforts.
For the broader conversation, the clip has sparked debates about public weight-loss journeys, the role of social media in accountability, and the nature of online commentary. The mixed reactions reflect the polarized nature of responses to public figures undergoing visible lifestyle changes. The roast incident and the diss track response have added another layer to the narrative, with viewers interpreting the workout video through the lens of that prior conflict.