50 Cent defended Will Smith on Instagram after a touring violinist sued over alleged harassment and stated he nonetheless wished 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 in opposition to the actor. The G-Unit mogul dismissed the allegations and expressed curiosity in working with Smith on a future movie mission.

50 Cent posted his response on Instagram on January 2, sharing a screenshot of stories protection concerning the lawsuit. His caption learn: “WTF is occurring, I obtained a film I would like will for, this idiot simply mad he obtained fired.”

The lawsuit was filed by Brian King Joseph, a violinist who carried out on Smith’s “Primarily 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 lodge in March 2024.

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

Joseph reported the incident to the lodge and tour administration, however was terminated three days later. Tour officers stated they have been “shifting in a distinct course,” however Joseph believes this was retaliation for his criticism.

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

Joseph is looking for each private and monetary damages within the lawsuit filed within the Los Angeles Superior Courtroom. Smith and his firm, Treyball Studios Administration, 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 Received Expertise and has carried out with varied 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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