Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky faces a sexual assault lawsuit after allegedly using Instagram to target an Arizona woman.
Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky is facing serious legal trouble after an Arizona woman filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery.
The complaint centers on an Instagram interaction that allegedly turned predatory, with the woman claiming the R&B artist used social media to gain her trust before meeting in person.
According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Alexis Dieng filed the complaint in August 2026, alleging that Smith first contacted her on Instagram back in October 2025 asking for restaurant recommendations.
What started as casual conversation allegedly escalated when Smith cultivated her trust and arranged an in-person meeting. The initial location changed to a residence in Maricopa County, and Dieng claims she arrived around 10:30 P.M..
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Dieng’s allegations are severe.
She claims Smith initiated physical contact and engaged in sexual intercourse without her consent. The lawsuit states that Smith placed his hands on her neck and applied pressure that restricted her ability to breathe.
Even more troubling, Dieng alleges that Smith recorded all or part of the incident without her knowledge or permission.
Her attorney, Benjamin Taylor, said that they plan to pursue justice aggressively.
Smith is a founding member of Pretty Ricky, the R&B and Hip-Hop group that dominated the 2000s with hits like “Grind With Me” and “Your Body.”
The Miami native later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding the social media company Adwizar. His career trajectory from music to business has kept him relatively visible in entertainment circles.
Smith’s legal team has yet to file a response to the complaint, and no court date has been scheduled.
