> At a Glance
> – A violinist sued Will Smith in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
> – The complaint cites a Las Vegas hotel intrusion on March 20.
> – Smith’s representatives allegedly fired the violinist after the report.
> – Why it matters: The case raises questions about retaliation and performer safety.
A violinist who toured with the 57-year-old actor claims he was fired after reporting a hotel intrusion during a Las Vegas show, filing a lawsuit that names Will Smith and a management firm.
Allegations in the Complaint
The suit says Brian King Joseph began performing with Will Smith in December 2024 and joined the tour for the album Based on a True Story. The complaint alleges the two spent time alone and that Smith told Joseph they had a “special connection” with no one else.
The Las Vegas Incident
On March 20, Joseph returned to his hotel room around 11 p.m. and found items that suggested an unauthorized entry: wipes, a beer bottle, an earring, a red backpack, HIV medication, hospital discharge paperwork, and a note from “Stone F.”
- Wipes
- Beer bottle
- Earring
- Red backpack
- HIV medication
- Hospital discharge paperwork
- Note from “Stone F”
Retaliation and Legal Action
After Joseph reported the intrusion to hotel security, Smith’s representatives and police, a Smith representative allegedly accused him of lying and terminated his contract. The complaint quotes the representative saying:
> “Everyone is telling me that what happened to you is a lie, nothing happened, and you made the whole thing up. So, tell me, why did you lie and make this up?”
- Joseph was fired.
- Another violinist was hired.
- The tour was said to be “moving in a different direction.”
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Joseph joins tour |
| Mar 20 2024 | Hotel intrusion |
| Mar 2024 | Joseph reports incident |
| Mar 2024 | Joseph is fired |
Key Takeaways
- A lawsuit alleges retaliation after a hotel intrusion.
- Will Smith and his management firm are named defendants.
- The case centers on a reported unauthorized entry and subsequent firing.
The lawsuit remains pending as the parties await court proceedings.
