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 EoS Fitness). This sparked heated online discussions about privacy, safety, and transgender inclusion in public spaces.
Tish Hyman's Actions
Hyman, known for songs like "Subway Art" and "Home for Christmas," was banned from the gym after confronting Alexis Black, whom she identified as "a man in the women's locker room."
She shouted, "grown men with big d***s [are] in the women's locker room," during the incident, which was recorded by Brazilian journalist Paulo Francisco while bystanders filmed.
Complaints and Gym Response
After the event, Hyman claimed on Instagram that she and "multiple women" had filed repeated written complaints about the same individual before any action was taken by gym management.
"The gym staff has done absolutely nothing," she wrote, calling for a boycott of EoS Fitness and denying accusations of transphobia. "I treat people how I want to be treated... but this isn't right."
The gym confirmed Hyman's membership was terminated. A Gold's Gym spokesperson explained that the location had transitioned to an EoS Fitness franchise, which "is actively reviewing the situation."
Summary
The incident highlights ongoing tensions around transgender inclusion in public facilities and differing views on privacy and safety rights.
Author’s Note
This case reflects the complex challenges faced by transgender individuals and the public in balancing safety, respect, and inclusivity within shared spaces.