"Shut the hell up you bitch ass nigga. You will continue to run this country further into the ground and risk lives every time you breathe. You’re not the president. Just a dumpster full of hate. FOH. Sick to my stomach that literal shit currently represents America to the world."

“Smollett was convicted of a DUI and lie to police in 2007 according to court documents.”

“Frauds are everywhere y’all. Protect the mind, heart and spirit of you and your people at all costs.”

““I do, because I was there. For me, when that was released, I was like, ‘Okay, we’re getting somewhere.’ …I don’t have any doubt in my mind that that’s them. Never didn’t.”

“This is a truly awful hate crime that has no place anywhere in this nation. No one should be attacked because of the color of their skin or who they love. Jussie, please know that many people across IL and our country are sending love your way.”

“The racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is a horrific instance of the surging hostility toward minorities around the country.”

“New York State calls this attack on Jussie Smollett what it is — a hate crime. Homophobia and racism will not be tolerated”