Will Smith sued by former tour violinist for sexual harassment and wrongful termination
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Key Points:
- Violinist Brian King Joseph is suing rapper Will Smith and his production company, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment during Smith's 2023 concert tour "Based on a True Story: 2025."
- Joseph claims Smith groomed him for sexual exploitation and found a threatening note and items in his Las Vegas hotel room, which led to fears of an imminent sexual assault.
- After reporting the incident to hotel staff, Joseph alleges he was shamed by tour management and subsequently fired, causing severe emotional distress, PTSD, economic loss, and reputational harm.
- Will Smith's lawyer strongly denies the allegations, calling them false and baseless, and vows to legally challenge the claims.
- Prior to filing the lawsuit, Joseph publicly hinted at legal
