Dank Demoss advocates for plus-sized people: "We should be treated like the LGBT community"

The Detroit rapper, speaks out on Lyft discrimination and advocates for better accommodations for plus-sized people.

Dank Demoss, also known as Dajua Blanding, is using her platform to highlight weight discrimination after a Lyft driver refused to give her a ride based on her size. During a Breakfast Club interview, the Detroit rapper explained her experience and drew comparisons to the LGBT community's fight for accommodations.

“Why not?” Demoss said when asked why people should accommodate larger individuals. “Bigger people should be accommodated just like we accommodate the LGBT community.”

Her comments come after she publicly spoke about a discriminatory Lyft incident, where a driver told her he couldn’t offer a ride due to her size. She’s now suing Lyft for discrimination while also advocating for broader changes to how plus-sized people are treated in everyday environments.

During her interview, Demoss also highlighted an awkward moment when she was uncomfortable in the “Breakfast Club” studio chair, which led her to speak out about the lack of accommodations. “This is what I’m talking about… accommodations,” she said, using the experience to make a larger point about the challenges plus-sized individuals face daily.

Social media users chimed in with their opinions about the rappers comments in light of her case aganist Lyft. Many criticised Demoss for trying to normalise obesity while others were more sympathetic. 

Accommodations are for the elderly, disabled, etc. Conditions that are irreversible. Being overweight should not fall into that category.

— Black Buddafly (@JillScottTwin) February 10, 2025

She’s fully clout chasing and cost that man his damn job. I understand accommodations for people but she’s already acting like a diva. 15 minutes need to be up asap.

— Sheree’s Stolen Joggers (@richyrich323) February 10, 2025

She’s right. Regardless of how she got to that weight (genetics, medical conditions or a calorie surplus) we dont know! Their should absolutely be accommodations for her. As she said, everyone isnt the same.

— ✨ (@slim_godiva) February 10, 2025

Her advocacy is raising awareness for a community that often feels overlooked, and her comparison to LGBT rights is pushing for a more inclusive approach to human rights and basic accommodations.