Will Smith and Jada dismiss $3M lawsuit from friend as 'crap' - report

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are publicly dismissing a recent $3 million lawsuit filed by their longtime acquaintance Bilaal Salaam, calling the allegations financially motivated and baseless. Sources close to the couple say the claims have taken them by surprise and are frustrating, as they revisit issues the couple has previously denied.

According to an entertainment insider, the Smiths view the lawsuit as nothing more than a money grab. They are extremely upset and consider it nonsense, the source said, adding that Salaam is seen as someone looking to take advantage of them. The insider explained that the couple believes the complaint is designed to extract money from them and that they are naturally wary of people spreading private information.

Another source confirmed that Salaam, who had been close to Will Smith for years, eventually became a blabbermouth, upsetting both Will and Jada. They noted that public figures are particularly sensitive about private matters being shared in controversial ways, and that the lawsuit seems engineered to generate financial gain.

In his legal filing, Salaam claims that Pinkett Smith confronted him in a lobby, warning that he would end up missing or catch a bullet if he continued sharing her personal matters. He also alleges she pressured him to sign a non-disclosure agreement and followed him to his car while issuing further threats. The complaint includes claims that he faced additional warnings and retaliatory actions from the couples circle following a widely publicized interview he gave.

The lawsuit cites intentional infliction of emotional distress, referencing a subsequent statement from Pinkett Smith in which she suggested Salaam was attempting to shake down her and Will Smith. Neither the Smiths nor Salaam have publicly commented on the case.

Author: Riley Thompson