Jussie Smollett dropped a new single three weeks after his release from jail and the track addresses everything he went through in court.
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A snippet of Smollett’s new track titled “Thank You God,” was posted on his Instagram Friday. In the post, Smollett says the track was created in order for him to channel his thoughts about the trial and jail time. Additionally, 100 percent of the profits from the song will be donated to the non-profit organizations Rainbow Push Coalition, Illinois Innocence Project, and Secure The Bag Safely.
According to TMZ, Smollett maintains his innocence based on the song’s lyrics, singing, “Some people chasing that clout / Just remember this … this ain’t that situation / You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?”
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“It’s like they’re hell-bent on not solving the crime / Taking out the elements of race and trans and homophobia that’s straight taking lives / But turn around and act like I’m the one that killed the strides.”
The song is reportedly dedicated to those who “kept it real, who kept it true.” As previously reported, Jussie Smollett was released from jail on March 16 as he attempted to get his jail sentence for the hoax hate crime overturned. A Chicago judge sentenced him to spend five months in jail after he was found guilty of 5 of the 6 felony counts for the scheme.