Brian King Joseph (33), who rose to prominence on America's Got Talent, was hired for Smith's concert tourBrian King Joseph is suing Will Smith for sexual harassment and wrongful termination (Getty)Will Smith is being sued by a violinist who has accused the rapper and actor of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Musician Brian King Joseph named Smith (57), and Treybull Studios Management as defendants in the lawsuit filed on December 30, according to US media. Joseph claims that Smith had been “grooming and priming” him for “further sexual exploitation” after they first met in November 2024, when Smith hired him to perform at a show in San Diego. After reporting the incident to hotel security and Smith’s tour management, he claims he was accused of lying and “shamed” for what happened. He is suing for retaliation, wrongful termination and sexual harassment, and asks that damages be determined by a jury.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2026 21:15 UTC