“I lost a family member”: Controversy King Dave Portnoy Pens Heartfelt Message for Late Musician

Dave Portnoy has gained significant fame for his takes on current sports occurrences and pop culture. His American blog website Barstool Sports features a multitude of cool banters, recent pop news, and many more. Dave played football in his early years, establishing himself as a big-time sports fanatic. After becoming a fixture in lots of conversations across the internet, he was rigid about some of his preferences. 

Not known to most fans, Dave has a specific music routine for every morning. Among his treasured artists, Jimmy Buffett managed a lead. Following Buffett’s death at 76, Jimmy’s heartfelt lament glistened netizen’s eyes. 

Dave Portnoy bemoans his favorite musician’s death

Dave Portnoy’s flamboyant online presence and the controversies in his name didn’t restrict his personal life. Being an ardent music lover, artists on his list range from Taylor Swift to AC/DC. The Margaritaville singer and songwriter had his musical breakthrough in 1977, credited to his prolific artistry. In the song of his life, he gained love from all corners of the world. With two Grammy nominations and a recent work yet to be released, Jimmy died peacefully. 

Dave took to his Instagram to say, “I feel like I lost a family member. I’m so sad. #RIPJimmy.” With this emotional note, he bid goodbye to the legend in his own sweet way. It is unclear what led to Jimmy’s death, but he was reportedly hospitalized for several months. Surrounded by his family, friends, dog, and music, he died a master. 

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Artists never die, yet one of Dave’s desired artists got uprooted from the world today. The whole situation left Portnoy in great sorrow, allowing him to share the misery with fellow Jimmy lovers. 

Regained his freedom and takes an unlikely vow

 Earlier in 2020, Penn had purchased 36 percent of Barstool Sports. Later, hiked up to 50 percent by 2023. Dave asserted that their content was not in tune with the regulated industry. ESPN canceled Barstool Sports’ license on account of some alleged controversies covering Tom Brady’s life, mostly.

Penn fired Mintz for using the N-word in one podcast. After many hustle bustles, Dave finally brought Barstool Sports back home. Dave vowed to not go public again, confirming his hold after re-acquiring the company. Referring to Penn’s previous ownership, he said, “We were limited because we were in a regulated environment.” He also confirmed his upcoming goals to function as an independent media company, heaving a sigh of relief. 

In several podcasts, Dave covered some stunning renditions of his favorite songs. Having added Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” in his Spotify playlist first, Dave’s musical journey has come a long way. 

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