A Detroit rapper has taken legal action against Lyft, claiming one of its drivers refused her a ride because of her weight. Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank Demoss, filed a lawsuit in Michigan's Circuit Court for Wayne County, naming both the rideshare company and the driver, identified as John Doe, as defendants.
According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred on January 18 when Blanding requested a Lyft to take her from her home to a cousin’s house for a football watch party. Around 10 to 15 minutes later, the driver arrived, but as she approached the vehicle, he allegedly locked the doors and attempted to drive away.
Blanding, shocked by the driver’s actions, asked why he was refusing her service. According to court documents, the driver allegedly responded that she was “too big to fit in the back seat” and that his tires “were not capable of supporting” her weight. Blanding, disputing his claims, told the driver that there was sufficient room and that she did not require a larger vehicle.
The lawsuit accuses Lyft and the driver of discrimination and seeks accountability for the alleged mistreatment. As the case unfolds, it raises broader concerns about accessibility and inclusivity in rideshare services. Lyft has not yet issued a public response to the lawsuit.
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