Jussie Smollett Talks 'Empire,' LGBT Stereotypes & Struggles, Says Homophobia Is Taught "It's The Way To Prove That You're Not Gay" & More at 'The Breakfast Club'

‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett stopped by ‘The Breakfast Club‘ on Wednesday to chat with the trio about the hit FOX show, being picked up for a fifth season, his music career suffering for the sake of the show and more.

The actor/activist, also dished on the challenges and stereotypes the LGBT community faces versus the white gay community, and how he balances representing both the black struggle and the gay struggle. He revealed that season 5 of the show will also step up to tackle more social injustice issues and more.

Get into it all below.