Jussie Smollett has released a new song three weeks after his release from a Cook County jail in Chicago, Illinois pending the appeal of his conviction following allegations of hate crime fraud.
The Empire star, 39, took to Instagram on Friday and posted a lyrical video of his new tune, Thank You God, where he is Touches on his recent legal troubles.
“Some people are looking for fame / Some people are chasing that influence / Just think about it… This isn’t that situation / Do you think I’m dumb enough to ruin my reputation?” he sings.
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Musician: Jussie Smollett, 39, released a new song three weeks after being released from Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois after being convicted of hate crimes. Pictured March 10 at the sentencing hearing
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“Just to look like a victim / Like it’s a funny thing / Better look at someone else / You caught the wrong victim,” he continues.
The actor notes that “100% of profits” from the song will be donated to the Rainbow Push Alliance, the Illinois Innocence Project and Secure the Bag Safety.
The minute-long clip begins with a message that reads, “Command these thoughts to the best of my knowledge. I love you… – Josie.
Coping with his legal woes: The Empire star took to Instagram on Friday and posted a lyrical video of his new tune, Thank You God, in which he touches on his recent legal woes
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Fame: “Some people seek fame / Some people chase that influence / Just think about it… This isn’t that situation / Do you think I’m dumb enough to ruin my reputation?” he sings
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He then sings on, “It’s like they’re anxious not to solve the crime/Get rid of the racial, trans and homophobic elements that are taking lives/But turn around and pretend I’m the one who killed the steps.
The star continues, “Maybe we stick together/Maybe we read more/Instead of saying ‘He’s over me now’/Are you sure bro?”
Elsewhere in the song, he talks about betraying others. “Let me paraphrase that / Because of the narrative they acted out / You’ve really gotten behind why you feel betrayed.”
Victim? “Just to look like a victim / Like it’s a funny thing,” he continues
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You drove my people / Ideas crazy / That’s why I still love you from LD to Don / I know we’ll meet again / We talk like real men / Instead of sharing shadows in rooms and on CNN.
Towards the end of the song, he seems to have a positive attitude and talks about cloud payments.
He sings, “The thunder is loud / I’m still pounding through the clouds / All I really wanted was to make my people proud.”
Smollett ended the song by revealing his thoughts on fame, singing, “Fame ain’t real / It’s the way you make ’em feel / Celebrities are for birds / I’m not a man of steel.”
NEW PASSION: The one-minute clip begins with a message that reads, “Create these thoughts the best way I know. I love you… – Josie”
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Charity: The Representative states that “100% of profits will be donated” to the Rainbow Push Alliance, the Illinois Innocence Project and to ensure the safety of the bag.
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The actor was released from prison pending appeal on March 16 after being sentenced to five months in prison.
He was convicted of five felony counts of disorderly conduct after a jury found he lied to police in January 2019, and he has since claimed to have been assaulted by two homophobic white Trump supporters.
In fact, the two men were black brothers who said Smollett paid them to increase his speed.
Thoughts on Fame: Towards the end of the song, Smollett reveals his thoughts on fame, singing, “Fame is not a real thing / It’s the way you make them feel.”
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For Birds: “Celebs for Birds/I’m Not a Man of Steel,” adds
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Ending: The song ends with the title “Thank You God” and Smollett’s signature
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Smollett’s allegations sparked a media frenzy when he filed a complaint with the Chicago Police Department on January 29, 2019.
Sympathy for the “violent” actor came from the entertainment industry and fans alike, and police began hunting down his alleged attackers for a taxpayer dime.
Convicted in December 2021, he was sentenced last month and released after six days.
Legal issue: The actor was convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct in December 2021, sentenced to five months and released after six days; In the photo, they are being taken out of the courtroom after their conviction
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