Jussie Smollet asks 'You think I'm stupid enough to kill my reputation?' in new song


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Jussie Smollett releases new song opposing the outcome of his trial. Photo: AP

Jussie Smollett has released a defiant new song opposing the outcome of his Chicago trial, during which he was convicted on charges of staging a hate crime and sentenced to 150 days in jail.

On Friday (April 8), the former Empire star shared a lyric video for Thank You God via Instagram and announced that all profits from the tune will be donated to organisations uplifting Black, LGBTQ+ and wrongfully incarcerated people. Beneficiaries of the release include the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Secure the Bag Safety and the Illinois Innocence Project.

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