Detroit rapper Dank Demoss is making headlines after filing a lawsuit against Lyft.
- The incident occurred when a Lyft driver denied her a ride because of her weight.
- A viral TikTok video captured the ordeal, sparking widespread discourse.
- Demoss is seeking compensation for stress and legal fees due to the event.
- Lyft has issued a statement condemning all forms of discrimination.
Detroit rapper Dank Demoss, also known by her real name Dajua Blanding, has found herself at the center of a legal storm. The spark? Lyft driver refusing to give her a ride because of her weight.
According to reports, Demoss called a Lyft to take her to a football game at her cousin’s place. The driver in a Mercedes-Benz allegedly locked the doors upon seeing her and attempted to drive away. When questioned, he reportedly told her that she was “too big” for his car.
The incident quickly went viral after Demoss recorded it on TikTok. The clip captured the driver suggesting she order a larger vehicle, asserting that his car couldn’t accommodate her size and weight. Demoss then challenged the driver’s excuses, pointing out she hadn’t faced this problem before.
Fueling the viral storm, Demoss shared her humiliation with the words, “@Lyft I’m humiliated and embarrassed.” Teaming up with a Michigan civil rights law firm, she is now suing Lyft for monetary compensation, citing stress and mental anguish among other damages.
Lawyer Jon Marko stated confidently that, under Michigan law, refusing transportation based on weight is akin to doing so based on race or religion. Fellow attorney Zach Runyan warned of the potentially dangerous consequences had Demoss been left stranded, calling the driver’s actions illegal and dangerous.
As the story continues to explode in popularity, Lyft issued a statement condemning all forms of discrimination. The matter is now progressing through the courts, and it has captured the attention of the public and media alike.
The legal saga between Dank Demoss and Lyft highlights the ongoing battle against discrimination in all its forms.
