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A recent incident has caused a lot of buzz online.Td rappehe Detroit baser ordered a Lyft ride, and when the driver arrived, he locked the car doors after seeing her.He told her he was worried that she wouldn’t fit in the car and that the vehicle might not be able to hold her weight. The driver then canceled the ride and suggested try ordering a larger vehicle, like a Lyft XL.
Feeling hurt and unfairly treated, Blanding shared her experience on social media. She said it was a form of discrimination and made her feel bad about herself. In her interview with Fox News, the Detroit-based artist claimed that she had sat in cars smaller than the Lyft cab. Dank Demoss weighs 489 pounds (221.8 kg approximately), but says that her weight does not prevent her from riding in cabs.
“I can fit in this car,” she told the driver, who replied, “Believe me you can’t.” The driver informed the plus-sized influencer that he would cancel her ride and assured her she wouldn’t be charged. He also mentioned that his tires couldn't support her weight.
Dank Demoss posted a video expressing that the driver’s behavior was "unacceptable" and promised to investigate the situation. However, she received limited support on social media. On platforms like X and Instagram, where her video was viewed by thousands, the majority of the public sided with the driver.
Blanding decided to take action and filed a lawsuit against Lyft.