Actor/singer Jussie Smollett is speaking out following an alleged hate-fueled attack that sent him to a Chicago hospital earlier this week. In an exclusive statement to ESSENCE, the Empire star insists he’s been truthful about what occurred during the incident and expressed gratitude for all of the support.

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