By Tamantha
Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer
Since 2015, Jussie Smollett has been one of the biggest names in entertainment. During season one of “Empire,” Smollett was lauded for his portrayal of Jamal Lyon, a popular singer who risked his career by coming out of the closet. It turns out, the character hit close to home.
Jussie Smollett, like his “Empire” counterpart, is openly gay. He would do an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, where he told her that he was gay, officially coming out. This did nothing to slow the success of the show, or his character.
However, Jussie Smollett has become the target of homosexual attacks, over the years. According to rumors, Jussie Smollett was the victim of a homophobic attack. TMZ confirmed he has been hospitalized in Chicago, while That Grape Juice shared a homophobic message that was sent to him.
Source: That Grape Juice
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