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Uber Rider’s Viral Video Alleges Weight-Based Refusal and Gun Threat

The viral clip refocuses attention on Uber’s non-discrimination policy versus drivers’ discretion to decline rides.

Overview

  • Twitch streamer Michael, who posts as @FattyMcFatFuh, shared an Oct. 20 video claiming a female Uber driver refused him because he was "too large."
  • In the footage, the driver can be heard saying, "You want me to pull my gun on you?" following a heated exchange before the rider walks away.
  • The post has amassed more than 12.7 million views on X, drawing widespread attention from users and media outlets.
  • Uber has not responded to requests for comment, and reports do not cite a formal complaint, driver identification, or a disclosed investigation.
  • The episode echoes a January lawsuit by rapper Dajua Blanding against Lyft over an alleged size-based refusal, a case reported settled in September.