“My Body Is Strong But My Soul Is Stronger.” Jussie Smollett breaks silence following vicious attack
Jussie Smollett has issued his first public statement since it was reported that he was assaulted by two men in Chicago earlier this week.
“Let me start by saying that I’m OK,” Smollett said in a statement to Essence. “My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly, I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words.”
“I am working with authorities and have been 100% factual and consistent on every level,” he continued. “Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served.”
“As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers, and non-gender conforming siblings daily,” the statement concluded. “I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process,” he concluded. “Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief, and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It’s all I know. And that can’t be kicked out of me.”
According to a statement released by the Chicago Police Department, Smollett was beaten by two men who approached him by yelling out “racial and homophobic slurs” at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the 300 block of E. North Water St. They proceeded to assault Smollett and “poured an unknown chemical substance” on him.
The two men are also said to have put a rope around Smollett’s neck before fleeing on foot. Smollett then transported himself to an area hospital.
In an interview with Variety, Smollett’s music manager, who was on the phone with Smollett at the time the attack occurred, confirmed earlier reports that the two assailants had shouted, “This is MAGA country” at Smollett during the assault.
“I heard that clearly. I heard the scuffle and I heard the racial slur,” he said.
The Chicago PD has since released photographs of two persons of interest in the case and are asking the public for their help in identifying them.
About author
You might also like
Current Mr Ideal Nigeria shows off his eggplant on Instagram
Prince Ehirim, who is the current Mr Ideal Nigeria, shared the photo below on his Instagram page and captioned it with: “….and I heard someone saying exercising reduces a man’s
Actor Jussie Smollett Becomes A Victim Of Homophobic Attack By MAGA Supporters
Empire star Jussie Smollett was reportedly brutally attacked by two men who beat him up, put his head in a noose and screamed, “This is MAGA country.” (MAGA stands for
Meet the grandfather who came out at 95 years old
A 96-year-old grandfather has proven that it is never too late to come out and be true to yourself. Roman was married to his wife for 67 years, had two
2 Comments
Malik
February 02, 08:38Stay strong, baby!!!
Kamsi
February 02, 10:01You are indeed a conqueror.