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Jussie Smollett's new song asks, 'You think I'm stupid enough to kill my reputation?'

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, 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 organizations uplifting Black, LGBTQ+ and ...
Actor Jussie Smollett speaks to Judge James Linn after his sentence is read March 10, 2022, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago.

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, the former "Empire"

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