Detroit rapper Dank Demoss sues Lyft after being denied service by driver due to her size
Detroit-based rapper and influencer Dank Demoss is making headlines after a Lyft driver allegedly denied her entry into his car due to her size.
The rapper, who weighs 489 pounds (approximately 221.8 kg), shared a video on TikTok showing the driver refusing service, claiming that his vehicle was too small to accommodate her. In the viral footage, Demoss repeatedly reassures the driver that she could fit, but he insists that she book a larger vehicle and cites the car's tyres as a reason for denying her service.
Following the incident, Demoss has taken legal action against Lyft, claiming that her weight-based denial of service constitutes discrimination.
She stated, "I can fit in this car," but the driver, identified only as Abraham, canceled her ride and assured her that she wouldn't be charged. Despite Lyft apologizing for the driver's behavior, Demoss is pressing forward with a multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
The video sparked widespread discussion on social media, with some users siding with Demoss, arguing that the company's rules should be made clearer to avoid discrimination. Others, however, supported the driver, claiming he was within his rights to refuse service.
'So huge she got out of breath talking and trying to ruin this driver's life,' one user commented on X. 'The driver is right,' another added, citing a driver's right to refuse service if they feel uncomfortable.
In a response shared on Instagram, Demoss expressed her gratitude for the support she's received from her legal team and community, saying, "If I stand for something, I'll fall for anything. Fighting for my community, my people, and making a change in the world, not just for me, but for everyone."
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