Roommates, a resurfaced video of Will Smith’s former violinist, Brian King Joseph, is at present going viral on-line. Within the clip, Joseph hints at sexual harassment claims simply days earlier than he took authorized motion in opposition to Smith. He later filed a grievance on Dec. 30, accusing Smith of misconduct and retaliation.
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Video Exhibits Brian King Joseph Hinting At Harassment Claims Forward Of Authorized Motion
In an Instagram video posted on Dec. 26, 2025, Brian instructed his followers that he landed a job as a performer on a serious tour with a high-profile celeb. He prevented name-dropping the celeb however shared that points got here up between him and the star. By the point he posted the video on IG, he stated he had already taken authorized steps to handle the scenario. He defined that he spoke out as a result of he believes folks ought to be at liberty to speak about harassment they face at work. He additionally promised followers that extra updates would come. In his caption, he labeled the submit a PSA and inspired anybody in comparable conditions or who had handled it earlier than to talk up. “Vital PSA: 🗣️🗣️love you guys, keep protected on the market and at all times rise up in your beliefs and what’s proper it doesn’t matter what.”
Extra Particulars About Brian’s Lawsuit Towards Will Smith
Brian King Joseph filed a grievance in opposition to Will Smith within the Superior Courtroom of California on Dec. 30, in response to PEOPLE. He additionally included Smith’s firm, Treyball Studios Administration Inc., within the lawsuit. Within the submitting, Brian claims Smith “intentionally groomed and primed” him for sexual exploitation after inviting him on the 2025 world tour, ‘Based mostly on a True Story.’ From there, Brian says a sequence of alleged traumatic incidents occurred in March 2025, throughout Smith’s album launch. One incident allegedly concerned an unknown particular person coming into his Las Vegas lodge room with out permission. Despite the fact that nothing appeared compelled, Brian says he felt a “sexual menace of violence” after discovering a handwritten observe that learn, “Brian, I’ll be again…simply us” and reportedly signed “Stone F” and marked with a coronary heart.
The violinist additionally says he allegedly discovered different objects that alarmed him: wipes, a beer bottle, a pink backpack, and an HIV remedy with another person’s title. However that wasn’t all; moreover, he noticed an earring and hospital discharge paperwork from somebody he didn’t acknowledge. This stuff made him concern that somebody unknown may return to his room to commit sexual acts.
In his lawsuit, Brian says he alerted the lodge workers concerning the break-in and confirmed them the objects he present in his room. He claims a member of Will Smith’s tour administration staff shammed him after which fired him. Per PEOPLE, the tour later introduced in one other violinist to switch him. It stays unclear whether or not Brian plans to hunt monetary compensation, however he stated the alleged March 2025 incident prompted him extreme emotional misery and led to “financial loss, popularity hurt, and different damages.” He additionally says the termination triggered PTSD and different psychological well being struggles.
Will Smith’s Lawyer Breaks Silence On Allegations
Allen B. Grodsky, Will Smith’s lawyer, spoke to PEOPLE concerning the lawsuit. He and Smith denied Brian’s claims. Grodsky additionally instructed the outlet they’re working to make sure that the reality comes out.
“Mr. Joseph’s allegations regarding my shopper are false, baseless, and reckless,” Grodsky stated in a press release on Jan. 1. “They’re categorically denied, and we’ll use all authorized means obtainable to handle these claims and to make sure that the reality is delivered to gentle.”
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