Will Smith allegedly backed Jada Pinkett Smith after she threatened to have his former friend killed over a planned memoir about the Smith family, according to newly filed court documents.
Bilaal Salaam, who is suing Jada for emotional distress, said the alleged exchange took place during a call on or around October 5, 2021. He claimed he was speaking with Jada, Will and Will’s other friend, Charlie Mack.
According to Salaam’s filing, Jada told him she would have him killed if he continued with plans to publish the book, which was intended to detail his time with the Smiths.
Salaam said he then asked Will whether he had heard what his wife had said. He claimed Will replied: “You heard what my wife said.”
Salaam said he told both Jada and Will not to contact him again later that month. He claimed he took the alleged threats seriously because of the couple’s wealth and influence.
He also alleged that Duane Martin called him in March 2022, after Will’s infamous Oscars slap, and asked him to help deal with the public relations fallout. Salaam said he refused.
Salaam’s lawsuit against Jada alleges that she caused him emotional distress. The claims contained in the court filing have not been established.
