Will Smith sued: Fired violinist alleges sexual harassment
Los Angeles Times••general
Key Points:
- Electric violinist Brian King Joseph has filed a lawsuit against Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management Inc., alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, and sexual harassment related to the 2025 Based on a True Story tour.
- Joseph claims he was hired by Smith for the tour but was fired after reporting a suspicious and unauthorized intrusion into his hotel room during a Las Vegas performance, which he linked to potential sexual misconduct.
- The lawsuit details a close relationship between Smith and Joseph, including Smith expressing a "special connection," and alleges that Smith was grooming Joseph for sexual exploitation.
- Smith's attorney has categorically denied all allegations, calling them false and baseless, and stated they will pursue legal action to defend Smith's reputation.
- Joseph
