Who is Alexis Black?
Grant "Alexis Black" Freeman, an Ohio-born somatic healer and fitness coach, publicly came out as transgender in October 2024. She is at the center of a recent controversy after a confrontation with musician Tish Hyman at the Beverly Hills Gold's Gym, now operating as EoS Fitness.
The Gym Incident
The viral incident occurred when Tish Hyman confronted Alexis Black in the women's locker room, accusing her of being "a man in the women's locker room." The encounter was recorded by Brazilian journalist Paulo Francisco, showing Hyman shouting,
"Grown men with big d***s [are] in the women's locker room."
Several bystanders filmed the event, which sparked intense public debate about privacy, safety, and transgender inclusion in public spaces.
Tish Hyman's Response
After the event, Hyman claimed on Instagram that she and multiple women had filed repeated complaints about Alexis Black before the gym's management acted. She stated,
"The gym staff has done absolutely nothing."
Hyman called for a boycott of EoS Fitness and denied being transphobic, saying,
"I treat people how I want to be treated... but this isn't right."
Gym Management and Aftermath
Following the altercation, the gym terminated Hyman's membership. A spokesperson explained that the Beverly Hills location had transitioned from Gold's Gym to an EoS Fitness franchise, and EoS Fitness is actively reviewing the situation.
Author's summary: The confrontation between Alexis Black and Tish Hyman highlights ongoing tensions surrounding transgender inclusion and safety in public gym spaces, revealing complex perspectives and institutional challenges.