Fact check: This Instagram post was made by @bellyboytonecapone.

Verdict: misleading — Trust Score 25/100

This Instagram reel presents a fabricated story about social media personality Big Groove dislocating his hip at an Applebee's. Although the narrative is currently circulating in 2026, there is no credible evidence to support the occurrence of this event or the statements attributed to medical professionals and Applebee's.

Platform
instagram
Source author
bellyboytonecapone — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVPAx8skiqc/?igsh=cGFweWF5NGM2ZGp4
Verified on
April 1, 2026
Verification ID
B2OqlD9w4CY

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @bellyboytonecapone --- Caption/Description --- Doctors confirmed the hip is out. Applebee’s confirmed peace has been restored. #RestaurantRelief #NoMoreSharkBites #HipDontLie #DinnerAndDrama #DanceBan --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- [Background Music - Not Narration] Social media personality Big Groove has reportedly dislocated his hip during a high-intensity dining room dance routine. Witnesses say the injury occurred mid-performance, shortly after an aggressive shark bite sequence near a fully-occupied table of four. Medical professionals have since confirmed the hip dislocation and are advising extended recovery time, restricted movement, and the immediate discontinuation of all high-impact restaurant choreography. While fans remain hopeful, officials say the era of tableside turbulence may have officially come to an end. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- HIP DISLOCATED

Claims analyzed (6)

  1. verified: This Instagram post was made by @bellyboytonecapone.
    The user prompt explicitly states the platform and author of the content.
  2. false: Social media personality Big Groove has reportedly dislocated his hip during a high-intensity dining room dance routine.
    Extensive searches for news reports or official statements regarding Big Groove dislocating his hip in 2026 or any other year yielded no credible results. The story appears in a YouTube video from March 2026 with identical audio, which includes comedic hashtags, suggesting it is a satirical or fabricated narrative playing on Big Groove's known dancing persona.
  3. false: Witnesses say the injury occurred mid-performance, shortly after an aggressive shark bite sequence near a fully-occupied table of four.
    This claim is an integral part of the unverified narrative about Big Groove's hip dislocation. While 'shark bite' is a known element of his social media persona, the specific injury event and its details are not corroborated by any credible sources.
  4. false: Medical professionals have since confirmed the hip dislocation and are advising extended recovery time, restricted movement, and the immediate discontinuation of all high-impact restaurant choreography.
    This claim is dependent on the hip dislocation actually occurring and being medically confirmed, which is not supported by any credible news or official reports. It is part of the fabricated narrative presented in the content.
  5. false: Applebee’s confirmed peace has been restored.
    There are no credible reports of Applebee's making such a statement, nor any verified incident involving Big Groove at an Applebee's that would warrant such a confirmation. This statement is clearly satirical and part of the fictional narrative.
  6. false: Officials say the era of tableside turbulence may have officially come to an end.
    This is a highly hyperbolic and satirical statement, clearly part of the fictional narrative and not a genuine official announcement from any authority.

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