Joseph Hunt, 45, who performed under the stage name Joseph Blacfellow and was also known as Joe-Dee, was rushed to the hospital after the stabbing but later died from his injuries.

Hunt's longtime friend Manu Moss said he had just celebrated Hunt's 45th birthday with him last Friday.

"We had a good time, and then after that we went out to the ODC and he played his guitar upfront. We just hung out until five or six in the morning," Moss said.

Hunt was scheduled to perform at Mell J's in Henrico on Thursday night. The grill and bar will now hold a moment of silence for the local musician, who Moss said was practicing at his apartment in anticipation of playing music at the DJ Sir RJ event.

"I know he doesn't do anything but bring joy and music to people, but sometimes people take that st

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