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Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist Over Harassment and Retaliation Claims

Smith’s attorney has categorically denied the allegations, with the case now pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Overview

  • Brian King Joseph filed a civil complaint in late December alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination tied to Smith’s 2025 Based on a True Story tour.
  • The suit names Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, and seeks damages to be determined by a jury.
  • Joseph says a March 2025 incident in a Las Vegas hotel room involved an unlawful entry, a handwritten note signed "Stone F," and items he interpreted as sexual threats.
  • The complaint states he reported the incident to hotel security, a non-emergency police line and tour management, after which he was shamed and dismissed from the tour and later replaced.
  • The filing cites PTSD, emotional distress and economic losses, while noting hotel security reported no forced entry and that access to the room was limited to crew and hotel staff.