"The filing claims that Joseph joined the Fresh Prince alum's tour for his Based on a True Story album. It was during the tour that Joseph says someone unlawfully entered his hotel room, where he discovered a note addressed to him and signed by Stone F. Brian, I'll be back no later [sic] 5:30, just us, the note promised, concluding with a drawing of a heart."
"Joseph believed this unknown individual would soon return to his room to engage in sexual acts with him, in part because he also discovered wipes, a beer bottle, a bottle of HIV medication belonging to someone else and someone else's hospital discharge paperwork. Joseph who appeared on five AGT episodes between 2018 and 2019 and in 2020 competed on an episode of America's Got Talent: The Champions claims he was fired within days of reporting the incident to hotel security and tour management."
"Joseph claims the Hitch star was deliberately grooming and priming Mr. Joseph for further sexual exploitation since their November 2024 meeting, after which they began spending additional time alone together ahead of the tour. Smith's lawyer Allen B. Grodsky categorically denied the claims in a statement to People, dubbing them false, baseless, and reckless. We will use all legal means available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth is brought to light, said Grodsky."
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist and former America's Got Talent contestant, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination against Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management. Joseph claims predatory behavior occurred during Smith's 2025 tour for the Based on a True Story album, including an unlawful hotel-room entry where he found a note, wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication not belonging to him, and hospital discharge paperwork. Joseph says he was fired days after reporting the incident to hotel security and tour management and seeks a jury trial for damages, claiming PTSD and economic loss. Smith's lawyer Allen B. Grodsky denied the allegations as false and baseless.
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