02.01.2026 21:03
Famous Hollywood actor Will Smith has been accused of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination by violinist Brian King Joseph, who worked with him on the 2025 tour. Joseph alleged that Smith made personal and boundary-crossing remarks to him and filed a lawsuit.
Hollywood's famous figure Will Smith has come into the spotlight due to a lawsuit filed by violinist Brian King Joseph, with whom he worked during the 2025 tour. The lawsuit presented to the court accuses Smith and Treyball Studios Management of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
COLLABORATION THAT STARTED DURING THE TOUR PROCESS
According to the lawsuit, Brian King Joseph was hired by Will Smith for a concert in San Diego in November 2024. He was then included in Smith's "Based on a True Story" tour in 2025 and upcoming album projects.
Joseph claimed that the initially professional relationship evolved into a different dimension over time, with Smith using personal and boundary-crossing expressions towards him.
ALLEGATION OF "PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES BEING CROSSED"
In the lawsuit, Joseph stated that Smith used phrases like, "I have a special bond with you that I don't have with others," which made him uncomfortable. According to the allegation, these statements gradually turned into pressure and manipulation.
THE INCIDENT IN LAS VEGAS BECAME A TURNING POINT
According to the allegations, the most critical phase of the events occurred during the tour stop in Las Vegas in March 2025. Joseph expressed that the bag containing his room key at the hotel was lost for hours and was later returned to him.
When he returned to his room, Joseph claimed that he noticed unauthorized entry and encountered some items that worried him inside.
ITEMS FOUND IN THE ROOM ENTERED THE LAWSUIT FILE
According to the lawsuit, the following items were found in the room:
• Wet wipes,
• HIV medications written in another person's name,
• A message with a heart drawing that read, "Brian, I will return by 5:30 at the latest, just the two of us..."
Joseph argued that he perceived this situation as a threatening and sexually charged message.
REPORTED TO SECURITY AND POLICE
Joseph stated that he reported the incidents to hotel security, Smith's team, and then officially to the police. However, according to the allegation, the process progressed against him after this report.
"I WAS ACCUSED OF FABRICATING, I WAS REMOVED FROM THE TOUR"
The lawsuit claims that a few days after the incident, he was accused of fabricating the allegations by an official from the management team and was shortly thereafter removed from the tour.
Brian King Joseph stated that he experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), serious psychological distress, and economic loss after being fired.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, with the amount to be determined by a jury.
So far, there has been no official statement from Will Smith or his representatives regarding the allegations.