Smokey Robinson Hit with Sexual Assault and Hostile Workplace Claims
Brace yourselves for the latest Motown plot twist: Smokey Robinson, the smooth-voiced legend behind “Tracks of My Tears,” is now center stage in a legal nightmare. According to a lawsuit obtained by The New York Post, three former staffers accuse Robinson of sexual assault and fostering a downright toxic workplace. The bombshell complaint, filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court, paints a picture of unwanted advances, lewd screen displays, and off-record comments about employees’ bodies—all served up with a side of intimidation.
The plaintiffs—two personal assistants and a road manager—claim Robinson’s behavior escalated from inappropriate flirting to outright sexual misconduct. One suit alleges Robinson filmed intimate moments without consent and pressured staff to watch explicit footage. Another recounts a late-night hotel encounter where an assistant says he was groped under the guise of “checking on her well-being.” And as if that weren’t enough, the team describes a “surreal” office environment where jokes about “hitting on the help” were frowned upon only if they weren’t funny.
Robinson’s reps told TMZ these allegations are “categorically false” and vow to fight them vigorously. But sources familiar with the case tell Variety the plaintiffs have voicemail recordings and eyewitness statements to back up their claims. Former colleagues also allege routine verbal abuse—staff who pushed back were allegedly met with tantrums and threats to pull funding from their projects. As one ex-employee put it, “It felt like working for a celebrity who’d lost the plot.”
Publicly, Robinson has maintained his sterling reputation for decades, collecting Grammys and earning a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Yet behind the scenes, insiders say the Motown icon’s once-charming persona could turn icy in an instant. This clash between Smokey’s polished public image and the lawsuit’s allegations sets the stage for a high-stakes courtroom showdown.
Legal experts consulted by The New York Post warn that if the plaintiffs’ evidence holds up, Robinson could face substantial damages—and a serious blow to his legacy. But celebrity attorneys remind us that settlement talks often follow the filing of sensational claims, and a protracted trial is far from guaranteed.
So there you have it—Motown royalty tangled in a lawsuit worthy of the tabloids. Will Smokey’s golden voice drown out these accusations, or is his reputation on the verge of a remix? Stay tuned, because this legal drama is just getting started—and the verdict could redefine a legend.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and The New York Post, TMZ, Variety
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