US EditionWill Smith sued by tour violinist for retaliation, sexual harassment
Brian King Joseph alleges wrongful termination days after reporting a March 2025 hotel intrusion on Smith's tour and claims Smith groomed him for sexual exploitation.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 31, a civil complaint was filed in a Los Angeles court by Brian King Joseph suing Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management for wrongful termination after a March incident in Las Vegas on the Based on a True Story 2025 tour.
- After reporting the intrusion, Joseph says tour management accused him of lying and he reported the incident to hotel security, then he alleges he was fired days later in retaliation.
- Returning to his Las Vegas hotel room, Joseph found wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication, hospital discharge paperwork, and a note signed `Stone F.` reading "Brian, I'll be back no later 5:30, just us," and the room was booked by Smith's company.
- Media outlets have contacted Smith's representatives for comment as Joseph alleges he was fired days after reporting the intrusion, framing it as retaliation.
- The lawsuit alleges grooming beginning after a November 2024 meeting, claiming Smith had been "grooming and priming" Joseph for sexual exploitation and showing a pattern rather than isolated acts.
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A violinist who toured with Will Smith has filed a lawsuit against the actor and musician and a talent agency, accusing them of retaliation, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination.
Brian King Joseph said Smith approached him strangely on tour, and after someone broke into his hotel room and left a harassing message, which he reported to the Smiths, he was fired.
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