UPDATE: More details have emerged since we first broke this story. The updates have been included and highlighted below.
Actor and Empire star Jussie Smolett was a victim of a hate crime early this morning. The attack occurred around 2AM in Chicago, where Jussie resides while filming the hit FOX show. Preceding the attack, Jussie received hate mail, which can be seen below. Jussie had stopped at a Subway in the wee hours of the morning where he was confronted by two men upon exiting. One yelled, "Aren't you that f***ot 'Empire' n*****?" They proceeded to beat Jussie and poor bleach on him. He sustained a fractured rib as a result of the attack.
Two men wearing ski masks placed a noose around Jussie neck following the attack. The actor is currently hospitalized and receiving treatment for his injuries. The investigation is still developing.
We here at HG Reacts wish Jussie a full and speedy recovery and hope CPD finds and charges the men with a hate crime.
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