Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
FOX 29 Philadelphia••general
Key Points:
- Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, has filed a lawsuit against Treyball Studios Management and Will Smith, alleging retaliatory and discriminatory actions following a reported unlawful entry into his hotel room during Smith's ‘Based on a True Story’ tour.
- Joseph claims the hotel room intrusion involved a note suggesting a sexual encounter and the presence of personal items belonging to unknown individuals, which he reported to hotel security and tour management.
- After reporting the incident in March 2025, Joseph alleges he faced retaliation, was accused of fabricating the story, and was ultimately terminated from the tour, despite previously being promised a role in the global tour.
- The lawsuit includes allegations of retaliation under California employment laws, wrongful termination, and violations of
