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‘Empire‘ star Jussie Smollett was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack on Tuesday as we previously told you. The event is currently being investigated as a hate crime as due to nature of the attack and reportedly the FBI has also stepped in to provide their assistance in the matter in apprehending the two assailants.
Following the news making its rounds, friends, fans, supporters and colleagues of Jussie took to social media to rally around him, call out for immediate justice and declared their stance on racism, homophobia, and the impact that the MAGA “movement” played in the attack.
Get into just a few of the tweets and posts below.
.@JussieSmollett is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know. I’m praying for his quick recovery.
This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 29, 2019
This is why someone’s jokes about beating their gay son were never funny
— Ira (@ira) January 29, 2019
Let us call “a thing” a “thing”! A noose around the neck is for lynching. Bleach turns black to white. Whether or not it was MAGA, it was violent and racist and homophobic- – – PERIOD! Lift Jussie in prayer and find the racist homophobes -PERIOD!
— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) January 30, 2019
What happened today to @JussieSmollett must never be tolerated in this country. We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie. https://t.co/o8ilPu68CM
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 30, 2019
The racist, homophobic attack on @JussieSmollett is an affront to our humanity. No one should be attacked for who they are or whom they love. I pray that Jussie has a speedy recovery & that justice is served. May we all commit to ending this hate once & for all.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 30, 2019
Jussie Smollett,’Empire’ Actor, Reportedly Attacked In Possible Hate Crime.NPR. VILLAINY, RACISM,HOMOPHOBIA, PROMOTED BY MOST INFAMOUS ?IN ?,IS THE POISON THAT KILLS??.WHITE ONLY IS NOT RIGHT.?? IS PPL OF COLOR.??GOP GOES DOWN WITH SHIP djt
https://t.co/egSweOPhlO— Cher (@cher) January 30, 2019
When the attackers used words like “f**got” and “n**ger,” stop calling it a “possible” hate crime. It’s a HATE CRIME. Period. This is atrocious. Standing with you @JussieSmollett #JusticeForJussie https://t.co/hjGIPrgbr4
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 29, 2019
Four years ago, @JussieSmollett came out on my show. I’m sending him and his family so much love today. ❤️
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 29, 2019
Lee Daniels speaks out on the racial / homophobic attacks on #JussieSmollett pic.twitter.com/UdSuR8rO85
— Yaya_PERIOD (@YAYA_BEEN_ON) January 29, 2019
I’ve been trying to figure out all day what to say about the racist, homophobic, violence against @JussieSmollett.
Not sure I can describe what I’m feeling in a neat & tidy tweet. His trauma deserves more.
I’m sad. Living together on the planet shouldn’t be this difficult.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 30, 2019
I’ve been trying to figure out all day what to say about the racist, homophobic, violence against @JussieSmollett.
Not sure I can describe what I’m feeling in a neat & tidy tweet. His trauma deserves more.
I’m sad. Living together on the planet shouldn’t be this difficult.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 30, 2019
My prayers go out to you brother @jussiesmollett as a community we have your back, as brother we stand by your side and as a human we stand in front of all those filled with hate and dare… https://t.co/7YR3eEOOqe
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) January 30, 2019
@JussieSmollett I love you. A beacon of light you are. Praying for you and your family….#NoHate pic.twitter.com/gRNSxeSTAj
— ledisi (@ledisi) January 30, 2019
God Bless you @JussieSmollett. You’re here with us still and there’s the blessing. Possible hate crime? No. #JusticeForJussie
— Wayne Brady (@WayneBrady) January 30, 2019
The racist, homophobic attack on @JussieSmollett is deeply troubling. Lives are at risk as this divisive, hateful rhetoric continues. We pray for his recovery & await any next steps we can take to support him & the many unnamed victims of these crimes. https://t.co/FDXkPHjIc2
— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) January 29, 2019
Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 29, 2019
what happened to jussie makes me really fucking sick to my stomach. i can’t believe shit like this is really still happening everyday. what kind of world ? sending all of the healing energy / love i possibly can and hoping for change. what can we do ? tell me & i’m there.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) January 29, 2019
sending u my love ??? pic.twitter.com/9dHEphO8BQ
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) January 29, 2019
I feel like I shouldn’t have to send out reminders that homophobia & racism are cowardly acts. But yet here we are in Maga Hell. I’m at a loss for words at all of this. Stunned that I’m… https://t.co/Fib0QTEjFb
— Questlove (In E flat) (@questlove) January 29, 2019
Just to chi town and I hear this news about @JussieSmollett ! Sorry bro. We love you
— Mario (@OHYESMARIO) January 29, 2019
Sending Prayers to @jussiesmollett we hope his attackers are quickly brought to justice. #thisis50 https://t.co/HCXbzoqp66
— 50cent (@50cent) January 29, 2019
It took me forever to tweet something, anything! I wanted to be sure that I addressed with LOVE ONLY! But I will say with love that it is FUCKED UP what happened and whatever needs to be done must be because these cowards got the wrong one! It shouldn’t happen to ANYBODY! 2019
— MARSHA AMBROSIUS © (@MarshaAmbrosius) January 29, 2019
My prayers go out to @JussieSmollett The world we live in is cold. Such a beautiful soul with amazing energy. You are loved my brother✊?❤️ pic.twitter.com/9wD19avXiP
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) January 29, 2019
