New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Actor and rapper Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from a violinist who claims he was fired after reporting a sexual assault incident during Smith's Based on a True Story 2025 tour, USA Today reported on January 1.

Brian King Joseph has sued Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, intimidation and sexual harassment, according to a civil complaint filed on December 31 in a Los Angeles court, as cited by the news outlet.

According to the lawsuit, Joseph said the incident occurred in March while the tour was in Las Vegas. He claims he returned to his hotel room - booked by Smith's company - to find signs that someone had entered without his consent.

The complaint al...