Who is suing Will Smith and why?

Violinist Brian King Joseph is suing Will Smith for wrongful termination and alleged harassment after reporting an incident on tour.

What happened in the Las Vegas hotel room?

The violinist claims he found a sexual message and personal items in his hotel room, which he reported to management.

When did the alleged grooming behavior start?

The lawsuit claims Will Smith began grooming the violinist for exploitation starting in November 2024.

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Will Smith Sued Over Tour Harassment Allegations

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Summary

Violinist Brian King Joseph sues Will Smith for wrongful termination.
Joseph claims he was fired after reporting alleged sexual message.
Lawsuit alleges actor groomed violinist for exploitation.

Will Smith Sued Over Tour Harassment Allegations

Actor Will Smith is facing a lawsuit filed by Brian King Joseph, a violinist who performed on Smith's 'Based on a True Story 2025' tour. Joseph alleges he was wrongfully terminated after reporting a disturbing incident in his Las Vegas hotel room on March 31, 2025. According to the civil complaint, Joseph found a sexual message and items belonging to another person in his room, which he reported to tour management.

Joseph claims tour management accused him of lying and subsequently fired him days after the incident. The lawsuit further details allegations that Will Smith had been engaging in grooming behavior with Joseph since November 2024, spending increased time alone with him and commenting on their "special connection."

The violinist's legal action posits that the hotel intrusion and subsequent termination point to a pattern of predatory behavior by the actor. Smith's representatives have been contacted for comment on these developing allegations.