Detroit Rapper Sues Lyft Alleging Weight Discrimination by Driver

Dank Demoss claims a Lyft driver refused her service due to her size, prompting a lawsuit under Michigan's anti-discrimination laws.

Rapper Dank Demoss, whose real name is Dajua Blanding, filed a lawsuit against Lyft and a driver, alleging she was denied service because of her weight.
The incident, captured on video, shows the driver stating concerns about his car's size and tires handling her weight, advising her to book a larger vehicle.
Michigan law includes weight as a protected characteristic, and Demoss's attorneys argue the refusal constitutes illegal discrimination.
Lyft issued a statement condemning discrimination but noted drivers operate as independent contractors and declined to comment on the pending litigation.
The lawsuit has sparked public debate and online backlash, with some supporting Demoss's claims of discrimination and others defending the driver's decision.