Jussie Smollett Gets First Post-Jail Gig, Makes Directing Debut

Jussie Smollett was convicted of allegedly staging a false hate crime against himself.

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He was prosecuted last December and sentenced to prison this March.

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Smollett was released shortly after and bagged his first gig with BET+.

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He directed "B-Boy Blues," and the streaming platform recently selected the production.

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The film will debut on BET+ on June 9, ahead of Pride Month.

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Mona Scott-Young and her Monami Entertainment will be taking charge of production.

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Smollett's lawyer revealed that the actor lived on only ice water during his stay in jail.

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The "The Mighty Ducks" actor released a song insisting on his innocence of the false hate crime.

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He called out the police in the song's lyrics for accusing him of staging the alleged assault.

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