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Detroit Rapper Settles Lawsuit Against Lyft Over Weight Discrimination
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Rapper Dank Demoss sued Lyft for refusing her a ride due to her weight
- Lawsuit was settled earlier this summer, details undisclosed
- Case raised concerns about body-based discrimination in ride-sharing
Earlier this year, Detroit-based rapper Dank Demoss, whose legal name is Dajua Blanding, filed a lawsuit against Lyft after a driver refused to give her a ride, claiming she would not fit in the vehicle due to her weight. The incident occurred in January when Blanding requested a Lyft to attend a Detroit Lions watch party.
According to court records, the lawsuit was officially resolved earlier this summer. Blanding's attorney, Zach Runyan, confirmed the settlement but declined to share further details, citing legal confidentiality. The case raised concerns about body-based discrimination and the responsibilities of ride-share companies to ensure respectful treatment of all users.
When the lawsuit was initially filed, Blanding's other attorney, Jonathan Marko, stated that denying someone a ride based on their weight is legally the same as denying someone because of their race or religion. "I knew that it was illegal, and I knew that it was wrong," Marko said in January.
