Jussie Smollett Victim Jussie Smollett Releases New Song After Jail Release

Convicted criminal Jussie Smollett released a song Friday that repeats his claims of innocence in a hoax attack controversy that gripped the nation.

The song, “Thank You God,” was announced in an Instagram post that comes prefaced with a written message stating Smollett is channeling his thoughts in the “best way I know how.”

“It’s like they’re hell-bent on not solving the crime, taking out the elements of race and trans and homophobia that’s straight taking lives, but turn around and act like I’m the one that killed the strides,” Smollett sings on the track.

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The former Empire actor, now 39, claimed he was assaulted in 2019 by two men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him while tying a noose around his neck. Police said he manufactured the story to advance his career, but the actor denied the claim. Smollett also said his attackers yelled “This is MAGA country!” during the incident. The onetime actor, who is black and gay, was convicted in December on five counts of felony disorderly conduct and acquitted on a sixth. He had pleaded not guilty to the counts.

Smollett spends part of his new track chastising those who do not believe he was attacked.

“Some people searching for fame, some people chasing that clout,” Smollett sings. “Just remember this. … This ain’t that situation. You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?”

Smollett was released from jail last month, just one week after being sentenced for making false police reports. In a 2-1 decision, the court ruled to release Smollett on a $150,000 personal recognizance bond while awaiting an appeal of his conviction. The former actor was sentenced to 150 days in jail.

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The single can be streamed on Spotify, Amazon Music, and iTunes. All of the proceeds will go to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a civil rights organization, Smollett announced.