50 Cent defended Will Smith on Instagram after a touring violinist sued over alleged harassment and stated he nonetheless needed to work with Smith.

50 Cent took to Instagram to defend Will Smith after violinist Brian King Joseph filed a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit towards the actor. The G-Unit mogul dismissed the allegations and expressed curiosity in working with Smith on a future movie challenge.

50 Cent posted his reaction on Instagram on January 2, sharing a screenshot of reports protection concerning the lawsuit. His caption learn: “WTF is going on, I got a movie I want will for, this fool just mad he got fired.”

The lawsuit was filed by Brian King Joseph, a violinist who carried out on Smith’s “Based On A True Story” tour. Joseph claims he was sexually harassed after which fired in retaliation after reporting an incident at a Las Vegas resort in March 2024.

According to courtroom paperwork, Joseph discovered a sexual be aware in his resort room together with private gadgets, together with HIV remedy. The be aware allegedly learn “Brian, I’ll be back no later 5:30, just us” with a coronary heart drawn on it, signed by somebody referred to as “Stone F.”

Joseph reported the incident to the resort and tour administration, however was terminated three days later. Tour officers stated they had been “moving in a different direction,” however Joseph believes this was retaliation for his grievance.

The violinist additionally alleges that Smith engaged in grooming habits, telling him, “You and I have such a special connection, that I don’t have with anyone else” throughout personal conferences earlier than the tour started.

Joseph is searching for each private and monetary damages within the lawsuit filed within the Los Angeles Superior Court. Smith and his firm, Treyball Studios Management, haven’t publicly responded to the allegations.

The case provides one other authorized problem for Smith, who has labored to rebuild his public picture following the 2022 Oscars slapping incident. Joseph appeared on America’s Got Talent and has carried out with numerous high-profile artists all through his profession.

This isn’t the primary time 50 Cent has commented on Smith’s controversies. He beforehand joked about Smith’s response to rumors that he was attending Diddy events.

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