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Summary

Jussie Smollett's claim of a hate crime hoax and the subsequent lack of support from the Black community due to perceived homophobia and his own dishonesty is criticized, emphasizing that his sexual orientation does not exempt him from accountability within the broader context of systemic racism.

Abstract

The article discusses the case of Jussie Smollett, who was convicted of staging a hate crime against himself. Despite his recent release from jail, Smollett continues to maintain his innocence, which the author suggests he may now believe due to his prolonged insistence on the false narrative. The author notes a broader issue of injustice within the judicial system, where white supremacists often escape punishment for similar hoaxes. However, Smollett's attempt to leverage his LGBTQ identity and his late embrace of Black activism are seen as disingenuous and an effort to gain support from the Black community, which he previously seemed to prioritize less, identifying more with being "the gay Tupac." The article criticizes Smollett's brother for attributing the lack of community support to homophobia rather than acknowledging Jussie's lies. It is argued that Smollett's sexual orientation should not grant him special privileges or absolve him from being held accountable by the Black community, as systemic racism affects all Black people regardless of sexual orientation.

Opinions

  • Jussie Smollett is perceived as clinging to a lie about his innocence, possibly to the point of self-delusion.
  • The author acknowledges systemic injustice in the judicial system, particularly regarding race, but does not condone Smollett's actions.
  • Smollett's attempts to align himself with the Black community and activism are viewed as insincere and motivated by a desire to escape consequences.
  • The Black community's lack of support for Smollett is attributed to his dishonesty rather than his sexual orientation.
  • There is criticism of the white LGBTQ community for not showing support or scrutiny towards Jussie Smollett.
  • The author emphasizes that systemic racism affects all Black individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, and that Smollett's LGBTQ identity does not place him above accountability.
  • The article suggests that Smollett should accept responsibility for his actions and stop perpetuating falsehoods.

BLACK + LGBTQ

Jussie Smollett’s Brother Blames Homophobia from Black Community for Lack of Support

No, Jussie. You lied. We all knew it. Hold that L

Photo Credit | Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Before I get into this blasphemous narrative, Jussie Smollett has been released from Cook County Jail.

For the last couple of days, he’s been out here Blacking it up and he was making a lot of noise in the courtroom pulling all kinds of stunts that I don’t want to get into; the videos are out there if you want to go find it.

Because as we know, Jussie was tried and convicted of a hate crime hoax.

Now Jussie, even though there’s evidence that proves that he committed this hate crime hoax, this dude is still going to stick to the lie.

He’s still out here talking about how he’s innocent and he didn’t do this; he’s just going to take this lie to his grave I guess.

It’s funny because I had a conversation on the phone with my mom this morning while I was getting my car serviced and we were talking about the Jussie Smollett case. I had told her this quote she taught me back when I was a kid:

People will hold on to a lie for so long that eventually, they start to believe it.

That’s what it’s looking like for Jussie. He’s starting to believe in his false narrative that someone he’s a victim.

Now as I stated in this article below, I believe he shouldn’t have to do any jail time just because there are so many other people who commit these hoaxes and don’t get punished.

But the thing is, nobody, including myself, isn’t interested in backing up this dude.

We understand the injustice from a broad point of view, meaning that white supremacists can get away from making false police reports all the time and they don’t get punished, so there is some hypocrisy when it comes to that.

The problem is this: Jussie Smollett thought that being a gay man gave him some type of leverage over his Blackness.

Then when he realized that him being a homosexual Black man didn’t mean that much to these suspected white supremacists, now all of a sudden, the spirit of Huey P. Newton starts coming out of this dude.

Now all of a sudden he wants to be on the “I’m Black y’all! And I’m Black y’all! I’m Blackity Black and I’m Black y’all!” train.

If you haven’t seen the movie CB4, check out this clip and listen to the powerful rhymes of our brother Dead Mike so you can catch what I’m saying.

This was Jussie right here. All he was missing was a Kenti Kufi hat and some bean pies.

But Jussie here’s the problem: it’s too late for all that, bruh.

Black folks know that none of this Black stuff that you’re trying to do in court is genuine. The only reason you are doing this stuff is because you’re trying to garner support from the Black community.

A community that you never put at the top of your priority list. Remember, according to you, you're ‘the gay Tupac.”

To you, being gay was more important than being Black.

Plus, you’re a liar.

And we’re really not about to put the cape on for you now because you got your brother out here blaming Black people for not supporting him because we’re “homophobic.”

This dude out here spreading a false narrative talking about the reason we didn’t support Jussie was because he’s gay and if he were a heterosexual man, we would be marching up and down the streets of Chicago.

What type of crap is that? This ain’t got nothing to do with him being gay.

Black folks are not about to stand behind someone who lies for attention.

It’s crazy to me that this dude wants to bring the smoke to us, but doesn’t have any smoke for the white LGBTQ community.

How come you and Jussie aren’t getting at them because they are nowhere to be found at all.

Now Jussie just got hit with a reality check. Just because you identify as a gay man, that doesn’t give you any type of special privilege to make you above Black society.

In a system of white supremacy, it doesn’t matter if you are straight, gay, or of any other sexual orientation, you are still a n*gga to these white supremacists.

My advice to Jussie: stop lying, come clean, and hold your L.

Jaron Mays. 2022. All Rights Reserved.

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