Will Smith is being sued for sexual harassment by violinist Brian King Joseph.
The professional musician filed a complaint against Smith and his Treyball Studios Management, Inc., company at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, on Tuesday, Page Six can confirm.
The 33-year-old’s lawsuit alleged a “traumatic series of events” took place during Smith’s global tour last year.
Joseph claimed Smith was “deliberately grooming and priming” him “for further sexual exploitation” when the actor invited Joseph to take part in his tour in November 2024.
While touring with Smith in March 2025, Joseph allegedly discovered forced entry in his Las Vegas hotel room with “a sexual threat of violence.”
The “America’s Got Talent” alum claimed a note had been left behind, reading, “Brian, I’ll be back…just us,” signed by “Stone F” with a heart.
Joseph also alleged to have found “wipes, a beer bottle, a red backpack, a bottle of HIV medication with another individual’s name, an earring and hospital discharge paperwork belonging to a person unbeknownst to” him.
He “feared that an unknown individual would soon return to his room to engage in sexual acts” and reported the incident to the hotel — but was later allegedly “shamed” by a tour management team member and fired.
Joseph claimed this led to “severe emotional distress, economic loss, reputational harm and other damages.”
These include “PTSD and other mental illness.”
The actor’s attorney, Allen B. Grodsky, told Page Six on Friday that Joseph’s complaint was “false, baseless and reckless.”
He continued, “[The allegations] are categorically denied, and we will use all legal means available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth is brought to light.”
Joseph first performed with Smith, 57, in December 2024, gushing about the experience via Instagram.
“The security guard was catching a classical vibe! 👀 🎻 🎶” he gushed at the time. “night 1 with @willsmith.”
Since filing his complaint, Joseph shared his gratitude on his Story, telling his followers, “The support means a lot you guys, thank you.”
He hinted at the scandal in a cryptic Instagram video last week.
“Getting fired or getting blamed or shamed or threatened or anything like that simply for reporting sexual misconduct or safety threats at work is not OK,” Joseph said on Dec. 26.
While he did not identify Smith or provide further details, he said the matter involved “somebody huge in the industry.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
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