Music Legend Smokey Robinson Hit With $50M Sexual Assault Lawsuit; Attorney Slams ‘Baseless’ Claims Amid #MeToo Reckoning.
Smokey Robinson, the velvet-voiced architect of Motown’s golden age, now faces a legal firestorm that could cast a shadow over his storied legacy.
Four former housekeepers have filed a lawsuit accusing the soul legend of sexual assault and fostering a hostile work environment, with alleged incidents stretching from 2007 to 2024.
Identified only as Jane Does, the plaintiffs claim Robinson exploited his authority, targeting them in moments of vulnerability when they were alone in his home.
According to the suit, he’d wait until the house fell silent before making unwanted advances—advances they say they begged him to stop.
The allegations don’t end with Smokey; they also point a finger at his wife, Frances, asserting she knew about the misconduct and did nothing.
Robinson’s legal team isn’t taking this lying down. They’ve branded the claims “baseless,” a desperate grab for cash by opportunistic accusers.
With a promised courtroom fight, they argue the lawsuit’s timing—years after the supposed events—smells more like extortion than justice.
That $50 million damage demand? To them, it’s a neon sign screaming exploitation of Robinson’s fame and fortune.
This isn’t just a personal battle—it’s a cultural moment.
The #MeToo era has already forced the music world to reckon with its ghosts, from R. Kelly’s downfall to the endless debates over Michael Jackson’s legacy.
Robinson, a titan whose melodies defined an era, now risks being another name in that fraught conversation.
If these allegations hold weight, the way we hear classics like “Tracks of My Tears” or “My Girl” could shift, no matter their timeless groove.
For fans, it’s a gut punch. How do you square the genius of Smokey’s music with accusations this ugly? The courts will dig for the truth, but public opinion rarely waits for a verdict.
Win or lose, Robinson’s legacy—once a shimmering monument to soul—might now carry a permanent asterisk. His songs will keep playing, but the lens we hear them through may never be the same.
source TMZ
