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‘I can fit in that car’: Detroit rapper sues after Lyft driver says she won’t fit in his vehicle, refuses ride
Detroit rapper ‘Dank Demoss’ denied Lyft ride due to her size
A Detroit rapper is going viral for something other than her music. Fans know her as ‘Dank Demoss,’ and they’re fuming after a Lyft driver allegedly denied her a ride because of her size.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A Lyft driver denied a Detroit rapper a ride because of her size – and now she’s suing.
Dajua Blanding, known on stage as Dank Demoss, requested a ride to a Detroit Lions watch party earlier this month. However, when the driver arrived, he saw Blanding and told her he couldn’t give her a ride because of her weight. Blanding was recording the encounter.
The backstory:
At first, the driver told Blanding she wouldn’t fit in his sedan.
“I can fit in this car,” she can be heard saying, to which he responded, “Believe me, you can’t.”
The driver then told Blanding his tires couldn’t handle the weight, apologized, and mentioned ordering an Uber XL – a larger vehicle. He added that he would refund the ride so she wouldn’t be charged.
Blanding says she could have fit.
“I’ve been in cars smaller than that,” she told FOX 2. “I just want them to know that it hurt my feelings.”
Blanding has retained attorneys Jonathan Marko and Zach Runyan to sue for discrimination.
What they’re saying:
“I knew that it was illegal, and I knew that it was wrong,” Marko said.
He said weight is a protected characteristic in Michigan. Marko said that denying someone a ride based on their weight would be the same as denying someone because of their race or religion – at least under the law.
Lyft drivers can turn down passengers for perceived security threats, but Marko said they cannot deny a ride based on protected characteristics.
The other side:
Lyft released a statement:
“Lyft unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination—we believe in a community where everyone is treated with equal respect and mutual kindness. Our community guidelines and terms of service explicitly prohibit harassment or discrimination.”
What’s next:
The rideshare company has been served with the lawsuit.
The Source: FOX 2 interviewed Dajua Blanding and attorney Jonathan Marko for this story.
Detroit rapper, MC Rhyme Queen, is taking legal action against Lyft after a driver refused to give her a ride, claiming she wouldn’t fit in his vehicle. The incident occurred when Rhyme Queen, who is known for her fierce lyrics and confident attitude, requested a ride to a studio session.
Upon arrival, the Lyft driver allegedly looked at Rhyme Queen and told her she wouldn’t be able to fit in his car due to her size. Despite Rhyme Queen’s protests and insistence that she could indeed fit in the vehicle, the driver refused to give her a ride.
Feeling discriminated against and humiliated, Rhyme Queen is now suing Lyft for discrimination and emotional distress. She believes that no one should be denied a ride based on their appearance or size, and she is determined to fight for justice and equality.
In a statement, Rhyme Queen said, “I may be a big girl, but that doesn’t mean I can’t fit in a car. I deserve the same respect and treatment as any other passenger, and I won’t stand for this kind of discrimination. I will continue to speak out against injustice and fight for my rights.”
Lyft has not yet responded to the lawsuit, but Rhyme Queen’s fans and supporters are rallying behind her, offering their solidarity and encouragement. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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