Rapper who is larger in size takes legal action against Lyft when a driver refuses to serve her due to her weight.

Dank Demoss, a talented rapper from Detroit, recently shared her experience with a Lyft driver who refused to give her a ride because of her size. Despite being a successful artist, Demoss has faced discrimination due to her weight in the past. In December, she proudly announced that she had lost 18kg, after previously weighing 180kg. However, even with this significant weight loss, she still faced discrimination from the Lyft driver.

The incident was captured on video, which shows Demoss trying to convince the driver to let her into his car. The driver, who claimed to have no space in his small car, refused to let her in and eventually cancelled the ride. Demoss, who has been in smaller vehicles before, insisted that she could fit, but the driver was worried about his tires bursting. In the end, Demoss was not charged for the ride, but she still felt discriminated against and took to social media to share her experience.

In a post on Instagram, Demoss expressed her disappointment with Lyft, stating that she feels like they treat people of size poorly and like they don't belong. She also mentioned that the incident hurt her feelings and she just wants Lyft to acknowledge the discrimination she faced. Demoss has now decided to take legal action against Lyft, the ride-hailing service, for their driver's actions.

It is worth noting that Michigan is the only state in the US where weight discrimination is illegal. Demoss's lawyers, Jon Marko and Zach Runyan, have stated that the driver's actions are no different from discriminating against someone based on their race or religion. They believe that refusing someone transportation based on their weight is not only illegal but also dangerous.

In a statement, Lyft has condemned all forms of discrimination and stated that their community guidelines and terms of service explicitly prohibit harassment and discrimination. They believe in a community where everyone is treated with equal respect and kindness. However, this incident has brought to light the need for stricter measures to prevent weight discrimination in the ride-hailing industry.

In conclusion, Demoss's experience with Lyft has sparked a conversation about weight discrimination and the need for more inclusive policies. It is a reminder that discrimination can occur in various forms and that we must all work towards creating a society where everyone is treated with respect and kindness, regardless of their size.

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