Jada Pinkett Smith is facing serious allegations in a $3 million lawsuit filed by Bilaal Salaam, a close friend of her husband, Will Smith. The lawsuit, submitted on November 7, outlines claims of threats made against Salaam by Jada during Will’s birthday celebration.
Details of the Allegations
According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred on September 25, 2021, at the Regency Calabasas Common in California. Salaam alleges that Jada confronted him in the lobby, accompanied by several members of her entourage. During this confrontation, she reportedly delivered aggressive verbal threats.
Threats and Demands
- Jada allegedly warned that if Salaam continued to “tell her personal business,” he would “end up missing or catch a bullet.”
- She demanded that Salaam sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) “or else.”
Following this confrontation, Salaam claims that one of Jada’s associates followed him to his car and continued to issue verbal threats. The lawsuit describes these interactions as part of a broader “retaliatory campaign” initiated after Salaam declined to assist in crisis management related to the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars.
Repercussions of Refusal
Salaam asserts that he was asked to perform tasks he deemed illegal, unethical, or morally compromising and refused to do so. He is also suing Jada for “intentional infliction of emotional distress.” This claim is rooted in Jada’s public denial of witnessing any intimate behavior between Will and other men, which Salaam argues damaged his reputation.
Consequences of Allegations
Among the serious allegations in the lawsuit, Salaam contends that he had previously released a viral video that displayed inappropriate behavior by Will Smith in front of Jada and their children. He claims Jada’s denial was an attempt to undermine him and implied that his statements about Will were false.
Health and Financial Impact
Salaam claims he faced threats from Jada’s manager, who urged him to resolve disputes before he faced physical harm. The lawsuit states that the emotional distress caused by these incidents led to severe public ridicule and significant financial loss for Salaam.
Seeking Damages
Bilaal Salaam is pursuing $3 million in damages. As of now, representatives for Jada and Will Smith have not issued any responses to the allegations. This lawsuit brings additional scrutiny to the relationships within this high-profile Hollywood family, following earlier disputes involving Salaam’s claims against Will Smith.
