Jaden Smith has nearly stirred up controversy by asserting his dad, Will Smith, of questionable behavior towards actor Bryshere Gray.
Fans are relating the dots to Bryshere’s recent erratic nature and speculating about the alleged influence of Will Smith. Reports suggest that Bryshere Gray, known for his portray in the TV show Empire, faced a challenging life before entering Hollywood, struggling as a rapper and working odd jobs.
Bryshere’s relationship with Will Smith began in 2015 via his manager Charlie Mack, a close friend of Will for over 30 years.
But, rumors started circulating about a mentor-mentee connection taking a darker turn. Singer Jaguar Wright asserted that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith trap young men under the guise of mentorship, leading to distressing situations.
Jaden Smith’s allegations against his father intensified the speculation. Fans linked Bryshere Gray’s tumultuous life events, such as a landlord suing him for asset damages and a domestic incident resulting in his arrest, to his alleged involvement with Will Smith.
Reports emerged of Bryshere’s wedding and subsequent legal concerns, including asserts of assault by his wife.
Jaden Smith’s revelations included fuel to existing rumors about Will Smith’s alleged involvement in secret Hollywood parties.
Fans suggested that Will’s supposed relations to such events impacted Bryshere’s life negatively. Some even drew parallels with the Smiths’ previous controversies, like Jada’s relation with August Alsina.
Bryshere’s career downturn since the end of Empire’s last season heightened suspicions. Fans speculated that the rumors surrounding his connection with Will Smith negatively influenced his career, as frequent happens when individuals are connected to the Smiths in different ways.