Who is Alexis Black?
The woman at the center of the controversy is Grant "Alexis Black" Freeman, an Ohio-born somatic healer and fitness coach who publicly came out as transgender in October 2024.
Gym Incident Overview
A viral confrontation occurred between musician Tish Hyman and Alexis Black, a transgender woman and member of the Beverly Hills Gold's Gym, now operating as EoS Fitness. This incident has ignited widespread online discussions regarding privacy, safety, and transgender inclusion in public spaces.
Tish Hyman's Actions and Statements
Tish Hyman, known for songs like "Subway Art" and "Home for Christmas," was banned from the gym after confronting a patron she described as "a man in the women's locker room." The encounter was recorded by Brazilian journalist Paulo Francisco, capturing Hyman shouting:
“Grown men with big d***s [are] in the women’s locker room.”
Several bystanders recorded the event.
Complaints and Responses
Following the incident, Hyman claimed on Instagram that she and "multiple women" had previously filed multiple written complaints about the same individual before gym management intervened.
“The gym staff has done absolutely nothing,”
she wrote, urging a boycott of EoS Fitness while denying accusations of transphobia.
Hyman also stated,
“I treat people how I want to be treated... but this isn’t right.”
Gym’s Official Position
After the incident, the gym confirmed that Hyman’s membership was revoked. A spokesperson explained that the location had transitioned from Gold's Gym to an EoS Fitness franchise, and EoS is currently reviewing the situation.
Summary: The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions around transgender rights and public safety in fitness spaces, involving both a vocal protest and institutional responses.
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