The star's attorney describes the accusations as "false, baseless, and reckless..."
Will Smith is facing allegations of “predatory behavior” in a recent lawsuit filed by a touring violinist.
According to The Guardian, violinist Brian King Joseph has accused the star of “predatory behavior” and claims that Smith was “deliberately grooming and priming” him for “further sexual exploitation.” Additionally, Joseph is suing both the performer and his company, Treyball Studios Management, for wrongful termination and retaliation.
The lawsuit was submitted to the California superior court, detailing various allegations made by Joseph, who was engaged for Smith’s Based On A True Story tour.
Joseph first performed on stage in December 2024, and the complaint asserts that Smith once remarked to him, “You and I have such a special connection that I don’t have with anyone else.”
Following a Las Vegas show in March 2025, Joseph alleged that his hotel room had been “unlawfully” entered, with wipes and HIV medication, labeled with someone else’s name, left behind.
A note was reportedly found, saying: “Brian, I’ll be back no later than 5:30, just us <3, Stone F."
Joseph interpreted this as an indication that “an unknown individual would soon return to his room to engage in sexual acts” with him.
In his report, Joseph claims to have been “shamed” by a member of Smith’s management team, which ultimately led to his job being terminated. The lawsuit alleges that this dismissal caused Joseph to suffer from PTSD and financial loss.
Will Smith's lawyer, Allen B Grodsky, has denied these claims in a statement to the Daily Mail, asserting: “Mr. Joseph’s allegations concerning my client are false, baseless, and reckless. They are categorically denied, and we will utilize all legal avenues available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth prevails.”
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Will Smith is facing allegations of "predatory behavior" in a recent lawsuit brought by a tour violinist. The Guardian has reported that the violinist, Brian King Joseph,