A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles just before the new year has placed Will Smith at the center of serious allegations. The complaint was brought by professional violinist Brian King Joseph, who claims the actor and musician engaged in inappropriate conduct during their professional relationship.
The legal filing outlines a series of events that began after Joseph joined Will Smith on tour. According to reports from Fox News Digital, the accusations involve claims of grooming, emotional distress, and retaliation following Joseph’s decision to report a troubling incident.
Lawsuit Details Outline Alleged Grooming and Hotel Incident
According to the lawsuit, Will Smith first worked with Brian King Joseph after a December 2024 performance. Smith later hired the violinist for his “Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour” and invited him to play on several upcoming music tracks. Joseph alleges their interactions became more personal during this period, with Smith making statements about a special connection between them.
Joseph joined the tour’s first leg in March 2025 in Las Vegas. Smith’s team booked his hotel room. After a rehearsal, Joseph returned to find signs that someone had entered his room without permission. He reported discovering unfamiliar items and a handwritten note addressed to him by name. Fearing for his safety, Joseph contacted hotel security and local authorities and requested a room change.
Termination and Emotional Impact Alleged in Complaint
The lawsuit claims that after reporting the incident, Brian King Joseph faced blame rather than support. Joseph alleges that members of Will Smith’s team questioned his account and later terminated his role on the tour. When he asked for clarification, he claims management accused him of fabricating the incident.
Joseph later prepared a detailed timeline at management’s request. Despite this, the complaint states that Smith’s team hired another violinist to replace him shortly afterward. The lawsuit argues this decision contradicts the stated reasons for his termination. Joseph alleges the experience caused emotional distress, financial loss, and long-term health effects.