Jada Pinkett Smith sued for $3M over alleged threats

Jada Pinkett Smith is being sued for $3 million by a former close associate, Bilaal Salaam, who alleges she physically threatened him in 2021. Salaam claims Pinkett Smith confronted him at a birthday celebration, accompanied by her entourage, and verbally threatened him, stating he would "end up missing or catch a bullet" if he continued to "tell her business." He also alleges she demanded he sign a nondisclosure agreement.

Following the alleged confrontation, Salaam claims he was subjected to a retaliatory campaign after refusing to participate in "crisis management" related to the Academy Awards incident. He asserts that threats escalated when it became known he was writing a "whistleblower memoir" about his time with the Smiths, especially after a viral interview where he alleged witnessing a sexual act involving Will Smith and Duane Martin.

Salaam's lawsuit details claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and reputational harm, citing statements made by Pinkett Smith to the media that he allegedly characterized as false and malicious. He is seeking $3 million in damages for financial loss, reputational damage, emotional distress, and the disruption to his personal life and career.