Will Smith's Former Friend Struggles With Homelessness Amid Legal Feud

WHO:

AllHipHop - Bilaal Salaam, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith

TMZ - Bilaal Salaam, Jada Pinkett Smith

WHAT:

AllHipHop - Bilaal Salaam claims he is certified homeless and on welfare.

AllHipHop - Salaam is asking a judge to reduce the $32,000 he owes Jada Pinkett Smith after losing his lawsuit.

TMZ - Salaam is requesting the court not to enforce the payment of five-figure attorney's fees owed to Jada Pinkett Smith.

WHERE:

TMZ - The legal proceedings are taking place in court.

WHY:

AllHipHop - Salaam states he is broke and homeless, which is the reason for his request to reduce the owed amount.

HOW:

TMZ - Salaam has filed court documents to support his claims regarding his financial situation and request for reduced fees.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 18:05 UTC)

Bilaal Salaam has filed court documents claiming he is certified homeless and on welfare, asking a judge to reduce the $32,000 he owes Jada Pinkett Smith after losing a lawsuit. In addition, Salaam is requesting that the court not enforce the payment of five-figure attorney's fees owed to Pinkett Smith, citing his financial struggles as the reason for his requests. The legal proceedings are currently taking place in court, where Salaam is seeking relief from his financial obligations.