Jussie Smollett finds himself trending again thanks to racist text messages spread across the United States, which some believe to be a hoax.
On November 8, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries went to X to share that several people had been subjected to racist text messages being sent. The people he said were targeted were young African Americans.
“Racist, vile and threatening text messages are being sent to young African Americans across the country, including on college campuses. There are extremists in America who feel empowerment. We will not be intimidated by anyone,” he said in his tweet.
Racist, vile and threatening text messages are being sent to young African Americans across the country, including on college campuses.
There are extremists in America who feel empowered.
We will not be threatened by anyone.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) November 8, 2024
“Hello, [Recipient’s Name]You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Get ready now [specific time] with your belongings. Our slave operators will come pick you up in a Brown Van. Be prepared to be searched once you enter the plantation. You are in the Plantation Group [Letter]”, one such message was read.
However, many have called this a Smollett-style “hoax”. It is worth noting that there is no evidence that this is a hoax.
“I’ll play a trick Jussie Smollett style for $600 Alex!” commented an X user.
Another shared: “This gives me Jussie Smollett vibes.”
“Check those Smollett people’s phones… maybe it’s him. Did they sign ‘this is MAGA country’?” added another user.
Smollett is known for his role on the hit show Empire before he was involved in a hate crime in 2019. In 2021, the actor was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct, one for each time he was accused of lying to police during the days immediately after the alleged attack.
Smollett told law enforcement that someone put a noose around his neck and yelled racist and homophobic slurs. He also alleged that the attackers shouted: “This is MAGA country!” before fleeing the scene. After being convicted of orchestrating the crime, he was later sentenced to 150 days in county jail and 30 months of felony probation, and was ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution and a $25,000 fine. United States today report.
In an interview with Everybody Since the beginning of this year, he has been thinking about his involvement in the incident.
“I’ve moved on and I know that one day the world, and maybe long after I’m gone, who knows, but one day the world will fix this. I just can’t wait.” waiting for that to happen.” happened because I have a life to live. But the world will take care of it all,” he told the outlet.
The FBI has continued to release a statement regarding the recent text messages.
“The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist messages sent to individuals across the country and is in contact with the Department of Justice and other federal agencies regarding this matter,” they said. .
This isn’t the first time text messages have come up as Ari Fletcher expressed outrage over racist text messages after she was assigned to a “plantation group” the day after Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.
“Someone please text this to my niece’s phone. You’re— giving me a headache! Catch one!” she said on X.
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