DJ Dimple Denies Hospitalization Rumors After Alleged Gym Fight With Man
Popular Nigerian disc jockey DJ Dimple has broken her silence to categorically deny widespread rumors circulating on social media that she was hospitalized after being involved in a physical altercation with a man at a gym. The entertainer, whose real name is Rachel Oluwabukola Martins, took to her Snapchat account to address the claims directly, sharing visual proof of her well-being.
Origins of the Viral Gym Fight Story
The controversy began when a TikTok user identified as @officialchampion01 shared an anecdote about witnessing a confrontation at a fitness facility. According to the TikToker's account, a muscular woman who regularly trained in the boxing section challenged a male gym-goer to a fight, which allegedly escalated into physical violence.
The TikToker claimed the man's retaliatory strike was so powerful it necessitated hospital treatment for the woman. Although no names were mentioned in the original post, social media users quickly speculated that DJ Dimple was the subject, given her well-documented fitness journey and frequent posting of boxing workout content.
Social Media Amplification and DJ Dimple's Response
The rumor gained significant traction after an X (formerly Twitter) user named @KachySZN explicitly named DJ Dimple in a viral post that suggested she had been "beaten to stupor" until she lost consciousness. This post circulated widely across various platforms, prompting concerned messages from fans and followers.
In her Snapchat video response, DJ Dimple appeared healthy and composed, clearly not in a hospital setting as rumors had suggested. "I've been getting messages about a post on Twitter that I was beaten up at the gym," she stated. "Please stop spreading lies about me. I am not even a troublesome person. I am always in my lane. Why can't you guys just let me be."
The disc jockey expressed frustration about how easily false information spreads online, often for the purpose of generating engagement and monetization. Her video served as definitive proof that she was neither involved in any gym altercation nor required medical attention as a result.
Public Reaction to the Controversy
The rumor sparked considerable discussion among social media users, with many commenting on the broader implications of gender and physical confrontation:
- User @Cr7Godbrand questioned: "Do women have any idea how strong men are? Like…men actually avoid conflict with other men because they know how dangerous it is, talk less of a woman."
- @king_Bouble demanded evidence: "Una jus dey cap where the video???"
- @ctsar_ct added: "A man's anger is 599x a woman's masculine energy. The man doesn't have to train. Only needs to get genuinely angry. Leave men alone."
- @BigXamy commented on athletic disparities: "Lol, an elite female MMA fighter can't fight an average male MMA fighter. Also for boxing and any other combat sport."
Broader Context of Celebrity Confrontations
This incident follows a pattern of viral celebrity altercation stories in Nigeria's entertainment landscape. Recently, social media critic VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof were reported to have engaged in a physical confrontation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos in November 2025. A viral video appeared to show the two exchanging punches before being separated by fellow passengers and crew members.
DJ Dimple's case highlights the rapid spread of unverified information in the digital age and the personal impact such rumors can have on public figures. The disc jockey has made it unequivocally clear that she was not involved in any gym fight and is in good health, urging the public to refrain from associating her name with baseless speculation.
