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Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dank Demoss Believes Plus-Size People Need Advocacy Similar To The LGBTQ Community
After rapper Dank Demoss called out Lyft for weight discrimination, the Detroit native appeared on The Breakfast Club to discuss plus-size advocacy and the lack of accommodations for plus-size people. The conversation had an awkward start when Demoss—real name Dajua Blanding—sat uncomfortably in the chair at the mic. 'This the only seat y'all got?,' she asked. Production brought over a part of the sectional and she replied, 'This is what I'm talking about. Good; this is accommodations.' Charlamagne Tha God brought up her sentiment, noting that said 'accommodations' won't always be catered to. To which Demoss responded, 'But we should. We not all the same,' Demoss explained during the conversation. 'Why not? I feel like a lot of times people think that bigger people, obese people, the f-word people should be in the house.' The 'f-word' in question is fat, but she opted out of using that term as she considers herself to be 'obese.' The rapper continued, 'Bigger people should be accommodated just like we accommodate the LGBT community.' She spoke on criticism that larger people face, whether they're inside or outside. 'We go outside and people looking at us crazy and for what? 'Cause we big?,' Demoss questioned. As clips of the nearly 40-minute interview began to circulate, it sparked mixed reactions on social media. One woman tweeted, 'Accommodations are for the elderly, disabled, etc. Conditions that are irreversible. Being overweight should not fall into that category.' Someone else commented, 'She's right. Regardless of how she got to that weight (genetics, medical conditions or a calorie surplus) we don't know! There should absolutely be accommodations for her. As she said, everyone isn't the same.' The majority of the responses felt she's 'clout chasing.' Demoss initially gained notoriety after suing Lyft when a driver declined her ride and blamed it on her weight. More from Mustard Explains How Drake Can Bounce Back After Losing Beef To Kendrick Lamar 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Raises The Stakes In Season 4 Trailer *EMBARGO FEB. 11 1pm ET* Michelle Williams Dishes On Destiny's Child Group Chat, Shares Who Texts The Most
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Dank Demoss advocates for plus-sized people: "We should be treated like the LGBT community"
Dank Demoss, also known as Dajua Blanding, is using her platform to highlight weight discrimination after a Lyft driver refused to give her a ride based on her size. During a Breakfast Club interview, the Detroit rapper explained her experience and drew comparisons to the LGBT community's fight for accommodations. ' Why not?' Demoss said when asked why people should accommodate larger individuals. 'Bigger people should be accommodated just like we accommodate the LGBT community.' Her comments come after she publicly spoke about a discriminatory Lyft incident, where a driver told her he couldn't offer a ride due to her size. She's now suing Lyft for discrimination while also advocating for broader changes to how plus-sized people are treated in everyday environments. During her interview, Demoss also highlighted an awkward moment when she was uncomfortable in the 'Breakfast Club' studio chair, which led her to speak out about the lack of accommodations. 'This is what I'm talking about… accommodations,' she said, using the experience to make a larger point about the challenges plus-sized individuals face daily. Social media users chimed in with their opinions about the rappers comments in light of her case aganist Lyft. Many criticised Demoss for trying to normalise obesity while others were more sympathetic. Accommodations are for the elderly, disabled, etc. Conditions that are irreversible. Being overweight should not fall into that category. — Black Buddafly (@JillScottTwin) She's fully clout chasing and cost that man his damn job. I understand accommodations for people but she's already acting like a diva. 15 minutes need to be up asap. — Sheree's Stolen Joggers (@richyrich323) She's right. Regardless of how she got to that weight (genetics, medical conditions or a calorie surplus) we dont know! Their should absolutely be accommodations for her. As she said, everyone isnt the same. — ✨ (@slim_godiva) Her advocacy is raising awareness for a community that often feels overlooked, and her comparison to LGBT rights is pushing for a more inclusive approach to human rights and basic accommodations.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Plus-sized Rapper Suing Lyft Uses This Awkward Breakfast Club Moment to Make Her Point
After calling out Lyft and one of its driver for discrimination, this Detroit rapper is continuing her advocacy, standing up for a community she says doesn't get fair treatment. In a recent interview, Dank Demoss broke down the real issue at hand. The rapper— real name Dajua Blanding— joined 'The Breakfast Club' to talk about the viral moment when she says she was discriminated against because of her weight. But even before the interview started, an awkward interaction with the show hosts showed everyone exactly what she was talking about. Blanding, who described herself as 'obese,' walked in 'The Breakfast Club' studio and took a seat in a rolling chair in front of her mic. But immediately, it was clear she was uncomfortable and even asked the hosts is 'this the only seat y'all got?' The rising Detroit star weighs around 500 lbs, according to Detroit News, and she's previously spoken about the challenges she faces as a bigger woman. Blanding, uncomfortable in 'The Breakfast Club' chair, went on to ask the host if their was a different seat for her to use. And when production brought out a bigger sectional, the rapper responded saying 'this is what I'm talking about... Accommodations.' During the official interview, Blanding explained her point to hosts Charlamagne The God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious. She knows she's different, and she knows that she has to adjust in order to feel comfortable in particular environments— including at 'The Breakfast Club'. But that's not the issue. For Blanding, the problem comes when people aren't willing to help accommodate plus sized people like herself. 'We not all the same,' Demoss told 'The Breakfast Club.' And when asked why should people have to accommodate her, the rapper responded simply with 'Why not?' She continued saying 'Bigger people should be accommodated just like we accommodate the LGBT community.' And maybe she has a point... The Root previously reported the rapper is suing Lyft for discrimination. Blanding, requested a ride with Lyft to a football watch party, but when the driver arrived, he told her he couldn't give her a ride due to her weight before driving away. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Express Tribune
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
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."
