A tour violinist, Brian King Joseph, has filed a lawsuit against Hollywood star-rapper Will Smith, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The lawsuit, which also names Treyball Studios Management as defendants, accuses Smith of engaging in “predatory behavior” and grooming Joseph for sexual exploitation during the “Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour” last spring. Smith initially hired Joseph in November 2024 for a show in San Diego and later invited him to join the 2025 tour and work on his upcoming album.
As their relationship developed, Smith reportedly made statements to Joseph like “you and I have such a special connection, that I don’t have with anyone else.” Joseph, known for his appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” joined Smith’s tour in March 2025 for a Las Vegas show, where an unsettling incident occurred involving his hotel room key going missing and suspicious items being left in his room.
The lawsuit further alleges that after Joseph reported the incident, a member of the management team accused him of fabricating the story and subsequently terminated his contract. This led to Joseph experiencing PTSD and financial losses. He is seeking legal recourse for retaliation, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment, with the damages to be determined by a jury.
