Dancer and Da Baby’s baby mama, DaniLeigh finds herself in hot water following an incident that has garnered significant public attention. Footage recently surfaced showing her involvement in a DUI hit-and-run incident in Miami Beach in May 2023. The incident, which initially flew under the radar, has now sparked widespread outrage, especially after the release of bodycam footage.
The video shows DaniLeigh’s chaotic arrest after she struck a 17-year-old on a moped and allegedly dragged them down the street for nearly a block. According to reports, the victim sustained serious injuries, including a lacerated kidney and a fractured spine. Eyewitnesses described DaniLeigh’s erratic driving, claiming she was swerving between lanes before colliding with the scooter. The singer, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time, attempted to flee the scene before police caught up with her(XXL Mag, HipHopDX).
In the footage, DaniLeigh is visibly distressed, repeatedly claiming her innocence while also attempting to leverage her fame to avoid arrest. “I’m an artist, I’m a singer,” she’s heard saying to the officers, as if her celebrity status could somehow exempt her from accountability. Despite her denials, police reports and witness statements corroborate that she was indeed responsible for the crash, with the scooter being dragged for some distance as sparks flew from the vehicle(TMZ).
The video also reveals a concerning lack of awareness or remorse on DaniLeigh’s part. Even as she was arrested, she continued to assert that she hadn’t hit anyone, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This, coupled with her failed sobriety test—where she blew nearly twice the legal limit—paints a troubling picture of someone deeply disconnected from the gravity of her actions(HipHopDX).
This incident has left many questioning DaniLeigh’s judgment and the implications of her actions. The severity of the injuries sustained by the victim and the reckless nature of her driving have overshadowed her previous contributions to music and entertainment. The court’s decision to sentence her to five years of probation, rather than prison time, has also sparked debate, with some feeling that the punishment doesn’t fit the crime(XXL Mag).
