More than a year after the Detroit rapper made headlines for suing Lyft over an alleged weight-discrimination incident, she is back in the spotlight, and her latest ride has the internet talking all over again.
Dank DeMoss, whose legal name is Dajua Blanding, sparked widespread debate in January 2025 when she filed a discrimination lawsuit against Lyft after a driver allegedly refused her a ride.
Highlights
- Rapper Dank DeMoss, who sued Lyft last year after being denied a ride, is going viral again over her new chauffeur-driven ride.
- Viral resurfaced clips of her luxury transportation sparked fresh debate about her discrimination lawsuit.
- Critics claim her new vehicle validates the driver's concerns, while supporters argue the lawsuit was never about vehicle size.
Now, the rapper has gone viral once again after photos and videos surfaced showing her traveling in a new mode of transportation driven by a personal chauffeur.
One commenter quipped, “She should have bought the same type of car she was denied.... that's how u prove a point.”
Dank DeMoss has reportedly transitioned to a new mode of transportation following her high-profile discrimination lawsuit against Lyft
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Dank DeMoss is an independent rapper, social media influencer, and body-positivity advocate who, weighing roughly 500 pounds, is widely known for her bold messages of self-confidence, empowerment, and authenticity.
She also serves as the CEO of FSD Records, a Detroit-based independent record label originally founded in 2006 by her late musician father, known as "Big Mixx CEO."
Some of her notable tracks include Feel My Pain, No Love, and the single Big Girls. She was also featured as an official performing artist at the prominent SXSW 2024 music festival.
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In January 2025, a Lyft driver allegedly refused to allow the rapper into his Mercedes-Benz sedan because of concerns related to her size.
According to reports, when the driver arrived and saw her, he locked his car doors and claimed that she "wouldn't fit" inside the vehicle.
Rather than completing the ride, the driver apologized and suggested that Dank book a larger vehicle. DeMoss, who was recording the interaction on her phone, replied, “I can fit in this car.”
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FOX 2 Detroit reported that the driver responded, “Believe me, you can't,” before allegedly stating that his vehicle's tires could not support her weight and that the car could sustain damage.
The outlet reported at the time that the rapper was hurt by the interaction, telling them, “I've been in cars smaller than that. I just want them to know that it hurt my feelings.”
The Detroit-based rapper was allegedly told that she couldn't fit in a Lyft driver's Mercedes-Benz sedan last year
Using the recorded video as key evidence, DeMoss filed a discrimination lawsuit a few days later under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which explicitly prohibits discrimination in public accommodations based on weight.
Her attorneys argued that denying a passenger a ride because of their size is legally comparable to denying them service based on their race or religion.
Attorney Jonathan Marko told FOX 2 Detroit, “I knew that it was illegal, and I knew that it was wrong.”
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According to reports, Dank sought damages for the emotional distress, public embarrassment, and hurt feelings allegedly caused by the driver locking his doors and telling her she was “too big” to fit in the backseat.
The lawsuit also targeted Lyft for allegedly failing to enforce its own zero-tolerance anti-discrimination policies, arguing that the company bears responsibility for the actions of drivers operating on its platform.
The legal action sought monetary damages for alleged civil rights violations. However, the lawsuit was privately resolved and settled in the summer of 2025, with the settlement publicly confirmed in September 2025.
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The specific financial terms and conditions of the settlement agreement were not made public, but DeMoss later confirmed on social media that she was satisfied with the outcome.
Earlier this month, several viral clips showcasing Dank's new private travel arrangements gained significant traction online. The videos were originally recorded and shared in September 2025, around the time she settled her lawsuit.
In the resurfaced clips, she was seen traveling in a spacious custom luxury van designed to provide ample room, comfort, and accessibility, while being driven by a personal chauffeur.
“I've been in cars smaller than that. I just want them to know that it hurt my feelings,” DeMoss previously stated in an interview
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Dank reportedly abandoned traditional app-based ride-sharing services altogether in favor of her new mode of transportation.
She frequently shares videos of her upgraded lifestyle on social media, showing herself riding around Detroit in style while highlighting how she transformed a humiliating experience into a personal upgrade.
However, online reactions were far from supportive, with many critics pointing to her larger vehicle as validation of the driver's concerns.
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One netizen wrote, “The driver said she needed a bigger vehicle. After months of lawyers and headlines, the solution was actually a bigger vehicle.”
Another person commented, “Wait, why didn’t she get a regular car? Oh she knows too well the Lyft driver was right to be scared… She got a f**king van…”
“This was a dumb case to begin with. She was not a victim. Business owners have the right to refuse service. What’s [she] gonna do next? Sue elevator companies? Sue amusement parks?” questioned a third user.
Netizens largely criticized DeMoss over her lawsuit, particularly after she was spotted traveling in a spacious private van
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Another comment read, “Just trying to understand more, she now pays for a personal vehicle much bigger than the average Lyft, still struggles just to get into her seat, but it’s the fault of the driver…”
“If she needs to get a custom Van to accommodate her size, she basically proved that she would not have fit in that lyft drivers car to begin with.”
DeMoss has publicly stated that she lives with a thyroid condition that significantly affects her health and weight. The thyroid is a gland that regulates metabolism, and disorders affecting it can contribute to significant weight fluctuations.
Dank has said that her struggle with weight is a “forever battle” tied closely to genetics rather than solely to dietary choices.
She previously disclosed in an Instagram post that she has struggled to manage her weight since she was 8 years old.
The rapper has also used her platform to educate followers about her diagnosis, explaining that she works out regularly, takes vitamins, and has reportedly lost more than 100 pounds while treating her weight-loss journey as a long-term health and wellness commitment.
One netizen wrote online, “She clearly knows she wouldn't fit in a normal car if she's bought a van to fit herself in…”
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