Jussie Smollett just spoke out for the first time since the racist and homophobic attack against him. “Let me start by saying that I’m OK,” Smollett told Essence in a statement. “My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words.” Smollett also addressed the skepticism about the attack, telling Essence that he has been “100 percent factual and consistent on every level” with authorities. “Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served,” he said. Chicago Police reported on Tuesday that the “Empire” actor was attacked by two unidentified masked men in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Smollett was reportedly walking to get food around 2 a.m. when the two attackers approached him and began “yelling out racial and homophobic slurs,” according to police. Smollett told police that the two men beat him up, “poured an unknown chemical substance,” believed to be bleach, on him, and wrapped a rope around his neck. In a follow-up interview with police, Smollett said the men yelled “MAGA country” during the attack, an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s slogan “Make American Great Again.” Smollett, a gay black man, was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after the assault, but was in “good condition” according to police reports. The “Empire” actor said he will address the specifics of the “horrific incident” soon, but he needed time to process the experience. “As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender-conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident,” Smollett said. “We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process,” he concluded. “Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It’s all I know. And that can’t be kicked out of me.” // ?: Getty Images

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