Markida Lewis Clarifies That the Pregnant Woman He Fought With in Viral Chicago Video Is His Cousin

Markida Lewis has spoken out regarding the viral video showing him in a physical altercation with a pregnant woman on a Chicago street.

In the now-trending clip, Markida Lewis can be seen throwing punches at the woman before snatching off her wig in the middle of the road. The shocking footage quickly spread across social media, drawing outrage and concern from viewers who condemned the act of violence — especially since the woman involved was visibly pregnant.

Following the viral backlash, Lewis took to his Facebook page to clarify the situation. In his post, he claimed that the pregnant woman in the video is actually his cousin, and that the incident happened a long time ago.

While Lewis did not elaborate further on what caused the altercation, his statement has sparked mixed reactions online — with some calling for accountability, and others urging people to consider that the video may not reflect the current situation between the two relatives.

📹 Watch the viral video below: