Disgusting Miami Gym Assault: Fitness Influencer Claims Brutal Attack on Black Man with Weights Was 'Consensual'

A contentious Miami YouTuber has addressed a lawsuit filed by a man claiming he suffered a violent assault by the influencer and three companions. Wes Watson, known for his channel, GP Penitentiary Life, boasting approximately 516,000 subscribers, asserts he was acting in self-defense. However, footage from the incident reveals him aggressing toward Hakeem Ibrahim at Elev8tion Fitness, brandishing a weighted belt and flanked by supporters.Ibrahim, subsequently appearing swollen and bruised, recounts being ambushed during his gym visit, following Watson’s social media challenge. Watson argues that Ibrahim consented to the alleged altercation through his presence. Camera evidence depicts Ibrahim enduring kicks and punches while restrained on the floor.After the December 2024 incident, police issued warrants for Watson on counts of aggravated battery and assault, deeming him the primary aggressor. Watson, facing public backlash, seeks a jury trial while maintaining a low profile regarding the altercation and the escalating scrutiny online.