Explosive Exclusive: Grammy Star Tish Hyman Kicked Out of LA Gym for Confronting Violent Trans Ex-Con Who Beat Wife, Stole Her Name, and Terrorized Women’s Locker Room
In the glittering yet unforgiving world of Los Angeles fitness culture, where celebrities sweat alongside everyday warriors chasing better versions of themselves, a disturbing confrontation has erupted into a national firestorm that’s leaving women across America feeling vulnerable and voiceless. Grammy-nominated singer Tish Hyman, the soulful voice behind tracks that have touched millions with their raw honesty and resilience, found her safe haven shattered when she repeatedly encountered a transgender individual with a violent past invading the women’s locker room at a high-end Beverly Hills gym. What started as uncomfortable glimpses escalated into outright harassment, culminating in a viral video where Hyman demanded privacy and respect—only to have her membership revoked while the aggressor faced no real consequences. This isn’t just a gym dispute; it’s a heartbreaking clash that’s exposing deep cracks in policies meant to protect everyone, forcing women to choose between their dignity and their workouts.
Tish Hyman, now 42, didn’t step into that EōS Fitness location—formerly a Gold’s Gym at the iconic Beverly Center—looking for trouble. Two years earlier, carrying extra weight and battling self-doubt, she committed to a transformation that changed her life. The gym became more than a place to lift weights; it was a sisterhood, a community of women cheering each other on through grueling sessions and personal triumphs. Hyman dropped over 100 pounds, rebuilt her confidence, and forged bonds that felt unbreakable. “That gym saved my life,” she shared in a tearful interview, her eyes reflecting the betrayal that was to come. But everything changed when Alexis Black, a 31-year-old transgender woman early in her transition, began using the women’s facilities.
The encounters were invasive from the start. Hyman describes being fully undressed, at her most vulnerable, when she locked eyes with Black staring intently. Shocked by the presence of male genitalia, she politely asked Black to leave, only to be met with hostility—a curt “bitch” that hung in the air like a threat. As a lifelong lesbian who hadn’t been naked in front of a man in decades, the moment traumatized her. “I’m naked in front of men… I’ve been disrespected,” Hyman recounted, her voice breaking with the memory. She switched locations the next day, hoping to escape, but Black followed, bursting into the sauna where Hyman was confiding in another woman. “You’re talking about me, bitch,” Black allegedly snarled, turning a moment of relaxation into terror. Staff were called, reports filed, but California law—prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity—left the gym powerless to act, or so they claimed.
It didn’t stop there. Hyman warned other members, desperate to protect them from the same violation. Black struck again, lingering too close during another vulnerable moment, requiring more interventions. On what would become the final straw, Black allegedly hurled the insult once more while Hyman was naked. Overwhelmed, Hyman charged out screaming, phone in hand, capturing the explosive confrontation that’s now been viewed millions of times. “Stay out of the women’s locker room—we don’t want it!” she demanded, her passion raw and unfiltered as stunned gym-goers looked on. In one chilling prior exchange, Black reportedly bragged that “straight women like to see dick in the locker room,” a statement no woman could imagine uttering.
The backlash was swift. Police escorted both parties out, and memberships were initially revoked for Hyman and Black. But while Black’s status remains unclear amid the chaos, Hyman’s was left “under review” without clear reinstatement, leaving her humiliated and paraded as the villain. “Everyone’s looking at me like I did something crazy,” she said, the pain evident. EōS Fitness, the chain that acquired the location and boasts rapid expansion, went silent as social media erupted with calls for boycotts and one-star reviews decrying the invasion of women’s spaces.
Then, the story took an even darker turn. Digging into public records revealed Alexis Black was once Kyle Grant Freeman, a man from Ohio with a rap sheet that chills the blood. In 2022, Freeman pleaded guilty to savagely beating his then-wife, Alexis Freeman, fracturing her jaw in a compound break that demanded emergency surgery and wired her mouth shut for weeks. He served a year behind bars, minus time served. His priors? Domestic violence, drug trafficking, resisting arrest, and more. In a twist that’s as disturbing as it is bizarre, upon transitioning earlier this year—beginning hormones in February and legally changing name and gender—Black adopted the first name of the woman he victimized: Alexis.
Black has pushed back fiercely in interviews, denying any exposure and insisting a towel always covered everything. “The truth is far from what she’s portraying,” Black told reporters, claiming other women consoled them during Hyman’s outbursts. Registered as female with the gym and on official ID, Black argues access to women’s facilities is a right, dismissing alternatives like trans-specific or men’s rooms as further discrimination. “That seems like a whole new envelope of discrimination,” Black said, rejecting shared spaces with trans men.
Hyman, however, stands firm, insisting this isn’t about transphobia—it’s about safety and boundaries. “I’m a lesbian my whole life. I treat people how I want to be treated,” she emphasized in emotional videos that have resonated deeply. She’s advocated for separate transgender locker rooms, a solution that could protect everyone. “I plan on helping them get their own locker rooms. At the end of the day, I just want everyone to be safe.” Now thriving at Strong House Fitness, a Black-owned private gym in Hollywood, Hyman shared a victorious update: “Don’t gotta worry about the bathrooms here!”
The fallout has been immense. EōS Fitness locations are drowning in negative feedback, with women sharing their own stories of discomfort and fear. Hyman’s courage has inspired a wave of support, turning her into an unlikely advocate for women’s privacy rights. In recent appearances on Fox News and elsewhere, she’s framed it as a non-partisan issue of honesty and protection, though critics point to California’s policies enabling such scenarios.
As the controversy rages into November 2025, new details continue to emerge, intensifying the emotional whirlwind for everyone involved. Just days ago, Hyman faced backlash after initially posting on social media asking for help locating Black’s ex-wife, the victim of the brutal assault. The plea sparked concern that it could endanger a woman who had rebuilt her life far from the violence. Recognizing the insensitivity, Hyman quickly retracted, apologizing profusely: “I made a tweet earlier about finding the wife of the man who violated my space in Gold’s gym. It was insensitive, I wasn’t trying to hurt her. Don’t find her. I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize what I was doing. Stop. DO NOT look for her.” Her remorse was palpable, a raw moment amid the chaos that humanized her further for supporters who see her as a traumatized woman fighting back.
Undeterred, Hyman has channeled the pain into action, launching a Change.org petition calling for nationwide legislation to protect women’s only spaces. “Protect Women’s Only Spaces: Nationwide Privacy & Safety Legislation in 50 States,” it reads, urging lawmakers to prioritize single-sex facilities in gyms, locker rooms, and beyond. Thousands have signed already, echoing Hyman’s plea for common-sense solutions like dedicated transgender areas that ensure no one feels erased or unsafe.
Meanwhile, Black has revealed being ousted from two other gyms prior to this incident, yet remains defiant about using women’s spaces. In interviews, Black described the confrontation as overblown, claiming Hyman’s reactions were aggressive and fearmongering. But for Hyman and countless women flooding comment sections with their own harrowing tales, the fear is all too real—the lingering stare, the verbal barbs, the profound violation of what should be a sanctuary.
This saga touches on something profound: the emotional toll of feeling unsafe in spaces designed for vulnerability. Women like Hyman aren’t asking for much—just the basic respect of single-sex facilities where they can change, shower, and relax without fear. Yet in pursuing inclusion, have we sacrificed the very women these policies claim to empower? Hyman’s story, laced with trauma but buoyed by resilience, is a wake-up call. As she moves forward, stronger and unbowed, her voice echoes for countless others silenced by similar fears. In a city built on dreams, this nightmare reminds us that true progress means safeguarding everyone—without exception or erasure.
The conversation rages on, with no easy answers, but one thing is undeniable: Tish Hyman’s stand has ignited a movement, forcing gyms, lawmakers, and society to confront the human cost of unchecked policies. Women deserve spaces where they feel secure, not scrutinized. As Hyman heals and inspires, her journey from victim to vocal warrior proves that one brave soul can spark change that protects us all. With the petition gaining momentum and reviews tanking for EōS, pressure mounts for real reform. Will this be the catalyst for separate facilities nationwide? Only time will tell, but for now, Hyman’s raw courage has given voice to the voiceless, turning personal pain into a powerful call for dignity and safety that no one can ignore.
