Will Smith sexual harassment lawsuit 2026: Violinist Brian King Joseph alleges grooming
Violinist Brian King Joseph sues Will Smith in Jan 2026, alleging sexual harassment, grooming, and retaliatory termination during a 2025 global tour.
Is the 'Fresh Prince' facing his darkest hour? Violinist Brian King Joseph filed a disturbing lawsuit against Will Smith, alleging sexual harassment and a calculated cover-up that ended his career on Smith's global tour.
The Will Smith sexual harassment lawsuit 2026 details
According to Entertainment Weekly, Joseph, an America's Got Talent finalist, filed the complaint in California Superior Court on Tuesday. He claims that while performing on Smith's 2025 'Based on a True Story' tour, he experienced a traumatic series of events, including an unauthorized entry into his Las Vegas hotel room.
The complaint alleges that an individual left behind a "sexual threat of violence," which included personal items like HIV medication and a chilling note signed by "Stone F." Joseph asserts that Will Smith was "deliberately grooming" him for exploitation before the incident occurred.
"You and I have such a special connection that I don't have with anyone else," Smith allegedly told Joseph during a private meeting.
Retaliatory termination and industry impact
Joseph claims that after he reported the incident to Treyball Studios Management, the team shamed him and terminated his contract just days later. The lawsuit characterizes this as a retaliatory move to hide a pattern of predatory behavior within Smith's inner circle.
The violinist is seeking compensation for severe emotional distress and PTSD. Representatives for Will Smith haven't released an official statement regarding the allegations as of January 2026.
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