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Lisa McLoughlin

Will Smith hit with lawsuit as tour violinist alleges 'predatory behaviour' and 'grooming'

Will Smith is being sued by a violinist who performed on his 2025 tour, alleging that the actor and rapper engaged in “predatory behaviour” and was “deliberately grooming and priming” him for “further sexual exploitation”.

Brian King Joseph has filed proceedings in the Superior Court of California against Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation.

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