Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Violinist Brian King Joseph filed suit against actor and rapper Will Smith alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after reporting sexual harassment.
Joseph, who competed on America's Got Talent in 2018, toured with Smith in 2024 and 2025.
He claimed in the suit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court that Smith was "deliberately grooming and priming Mr. Joseph for further sexual exploitation" after he joined the Based on a True Story tour. He said he and Smith had spent time alone, with Smith allegedly telling Joseph that they shared a "special connection."
The suit also mentioned a March "hotel intrusion" in Las Vegas. Joseph said he reported the intrusion to hotel security, police and Smith's management.
The lawsuit alleges that someone had entered his hotel room without any signs of forced entry.
