Jussie Smollett rejected more security few days before attack

It was earlier reported by TMZ that the "Empire" star Jussie Smollett is being injured in an homophobic attack and he is now hospitalized.


According to TMZ Smollett arrived in Chicago from New York late on Monday. He went to a Subway around 2am, someone shouted at him when he walked out, " Aren't you that f***ot Empire n****?


As reported, there were two white men wearing ski masks that attacked Smollett, he fought back but he reportedly suffered a fractured rib. The attackers also poured him bleach after putting a rope around his neck. They shouted, "This is a MAGA country".


Smollett was taken to Northwestern Memorial hospital and he is receiving treatment at present.


Meanwhile, TMZ recently reported that the " Empire" star didn't want to surround himself with many bodyguards when he wasn't at work.


According to sources close to the star, his security was reportedly increased last week after an homophobic letter which was addressed to Jussie was sent to Fox Studio in Chicago.


TMZ reported that Fox attempted to increase security for everyone on set and also made effort to give more protection to Smollett but he rejected it.


Jussie decided not to have more security when he was not working thinking it would be an intrusive way of living.


"Empire" production source revealed that Smollett will have sufficient security at least until the two thugs are arrested.


As the FBI keep investigating the threatening letter, the Chicago police are also on investigation about the attack. They are both trying to figure out if the racist letter and the attack came from the same source.


Happninaija is wishing Jussie a quick recovery from the attack.