The 35-year-old, who came out to Ellen in 2015 as gay, was attacked at 2am on Tuesday in Chicago by two men in ski masks
'Empire' star Jussie Smollett was violently attacked in an apparent homophobic and racist hate crime that left him hospitalized in Chicago.
The 35-year-old, who came out as gay to Ellen in 2015, was attacked at 2am on Tuesday in Chicago by two men in ski masks, ThatGrapeJuice.Net reports.
Reports of the incident state that Smollett was walking from a local Subway sandwich shop when the two men started yelling homophobic and racial slurs to get his attention, including: 'Aren't you that f***ot 'Empire' n*****?'
The two then started beating on the actor while pouring bleach on him.
A noose was said to have been tied around his neck during the attack.
Sources close to the singer told TMZ that both of the men were white and yelled that 'this is MAGA country.'
Smollett was admitted to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital but has since been released. He suffered a fractured rib, during the attack, and is said to have put up a fight when he was beaten.
The attacks are believed to be premeditated as Smollett received a cut out letter, dated from January 18, stating that 'You will die black f*g'
The Chicago Police Department is investigating the case as a racially-charged battery and assault. They are looking at nearby businesses for possible surveillance video
Prior to the attack, Smollett had been stranded in LaGuardia's Airpoty in New York for upwards of five hours while he waited for weather to become permissible in Chicago
The attacks are believed to be premeditated as Smollett received a cut out letter, date stamped from January 18, stating that 'You will die black f*g.'
The Chicago Police Department is investigating the case as a racially-charged battery and assault. They are looking at nearby businesses for possible surveillance video.
Prior to the attack, Smollett had been stranded in LaGuardia's Airpoty in New York for upwards of five hours while he waited for weather to become permissible in Chicago.
He would post a series of videos to his Insta-Story showing the weather in Chicago and his annoyance with waiting on the flight.
Smollett lives in Chicago while the popular FOX show films
Various celebrities and fans took to social media to lend their support for the actor and to call out racism and homophobia.
This is heartbreaking and terrifying...please pay attention to what's happening here. Sending all my love to @JussieSmollett
Reverend Al Sharpton added: 'The reported hate attack on my friend and brother, actor Jussie Smollett is despicable and outrageous. The guilty must face the maximum.'
Smollett lives in Chicago while the popular FOX show films.
Empire follows the Lyon family as they try to maintain their dominance in the music industry. Taraji P Henson and Terrance Howard star as the main powerhouse couple in the series.
Smollett has played Jamal Lyon - an openly gay singer - for five seasons on the hit FOX series.
'We send our love to Jussie, who is resilient and strong, and we will work with law enforcement to bring these perpetrators to justice,' 20th Century Fox said in a statement. 'The entire studio, network and production stands united in the face of any despicable act of violence and hate — and especially against one of our own.'
He is additionally known for playing Terry Hall in 1992's 'The Mighty Ducks'. The singer and actor is also related to actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
20th Century Fox released a statement sending their love and support to the actor
Smollett has used his profile to work heavily with Little Miss Flint and getting clean water to the predominantly black Michigan town. He is also an advocate for LGBTQIA rights and is considered a close friend of the Human Rights Campaign
'This shocking attack on our friend and tremendous advocate Jussie Smollett is, unfortunately, not an isolated incident. There is an alarming epidemic of hate violence in our country that disproportionately targets Black people, LGBTQ people, and religious minorities -- and particularly those living at the intersections of multiple identities,' said HRC President Chad Griffin.
'Last year alone, at least 26 transgender people, mostly transgender women of color, were brutally murdered. This is an unacceptable crisis, and HRC continues to press for improved reporting, passage of state laws that protect LGBTQ individuals from hate crimes, and expanded education and training initiatives.'
Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, added: 'The recent racist and homophobic attack on acclaimed actor and activist Jussie Smollett is troubling. The rise in hate crimes is directly linked to President Donald J. Trump's racist and xenophobic rhetoric. It is dangerous for any society to allow a tone of divisiveness and hatred to dominate the political discourse. As this rhetoric continues to bleed into our everyday lives, dangerous behavior will continue to place many law-abiding individuals at risk. We pray for a full physical and mental recovery Jussie Smollett and many unnamed victims of this forum of hate based terrorism.'
He has played Jamal Lyon for five seasons on the hit series
Celebrities rally behind Empire's Jussie Smollett after he is brutally attack in Chicago
Celebrities and fans alike have rallied to lend their support to Jussie Smollett after the 35-year-old actor was attacked in what is being investigated as a hate crime.
'This is heartbreaking and terrifying...please pay attention to what's happening here,' said Zendaya. 'Sending all my love to @JussieSmollett.'
'No words. Love to you @JussieSmollett,' added Margaret Cho.
'This is horrifying,' said Jamilah Lemieux. 'We love you @JussieSmollett. May justice be swift and unflinching.'
'@JussieSmollett I love you,' said Tika Sumpter
'@JussieSmollett praying you have a full and speedy recovery. So sorry this happened to you, added Raegan Gomez.
Many condemned the racist and homophobic behavior and demanded justice.
Ana Navarro said: 'I saw Jussie Smollett in Miami last week. I can't believe this happened. It is sad and disgusting and and deplorable.'
The sentiment was shared by Reverend Al Sharpton, who added: 'The reported hate attack on my friend and brother, actor Jussie Smollett is despicable and outrageous. The guilty must face the maximum.'
Others took the moment to throw criticism at 'gay jokes' and Kevin Hart's recent appearance on Ellen where he addressed the controversy surrounding his hosting the Oscars.
Actor Ryan Jamaal Swain stated: 'This is why holding "a little homophobic joke'"accountable is taken so FREAKING SERIOUSLY. To quote @amandaseales, you have to be overly confident...black gay men have to deal w/ not only racism but homophobia.' It is always abt duality and a form of respect. @JussieSmollett ����
'Given what we’ve seen so far, I fully expect the men who attacked Jussie Smollett to score a sit-down interview with Ellen at some point in the next few weeks,' said Saeed Jones. 'Maybe it will be a roundtable discussion with Kevin Hart.'
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The 35-year-old, who came out to Ellen in 2015 as gay, was attacked at 2am on Tuesday in Chicago by two men in ski masks
‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett was violently attacked in an apparent homophobic and racist hate crime that left him hospitalized in Chicago.
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