Jada Pinkett Smith is owed $32,836 in legal fees after prevailing in a lawsuit brought by former Will Smith associate Bilaal Salaam, who asked a judge on August 20, 2026, to reduce the award or let him pay it over time. Salaam says he is homeless, receives public assistance, and cannot cover the balance in one payment. According to court documents reported by TMZ, Salaam requested a payment plan after losing most of his claims against Jada Pinkett Smith. Salaam had sought $3 million, alleging that Jada Pinkett Smith threatened him at Will Smith’s 2021 birthday celebration and pressured him to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Why Does Salaam Say He Cannot Pay? Salaam also claimed that members of Jada Pinkett Smith’s entourage followed him to his vehicle after he refused to help with crisis management related to the 2022 Oscars slap. The judge rejected the bulk of Salaam’s case, while Jada Pinkett Smith successfully sought reimbursement for her legal expenses. The dispute escalated after Salaam made additional claims during a 2023 appearance on Tasha K’s Unwine podcast, including an allegation involving Will Smith and actor Duane Martin. Will Smith’s representative called that account fabricated. Salaam also faces a separate $1 million lawsuit from Will Smith’s former wife, Sheree Zampino, over statements made in the interview.