As the facts of the bizarre case continue to unravel, conversations about his motives have left people puzzled.
I hadnt planned to watch it.
I was mindlessly scrolling on Instagram and saw that a friend had posted about this particular video.
Jussie Smollett Instagram
Growing up in the 90s, watching music videos used to be a part of my daily routine.
I have no intention of bashing hip-hop music.
Obviously, Cardi B is a beautiful woman.
And you have to give it to her, shes already had an incredible career.
This year, she became the first solo woman to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys.
Or, twerk with her.
After all, when one of us succeeds, dont we all succeed?
However, another nagging part of me that I could not ignore internally wept.
Do I have to exploit my body to be successful?
Is my ass my best asset?
Is money really more important than love?
Was I really just born to flex?
Should I get rich or die trying, or marry rich?
The last thing I want to do is come off as self-righteous.
To some extent, Im a hypocrite.
So why did I do it?
Why do we love Cardi Bs Money?
Why did Jussie Smollett stage a fake attack on himself?
Im not exactly sure, and I know all the social conspiracy theorists are having a field day.
But I do know that Black America has been fed a false narrative with respect to money.
Let that sink in.
For years, we thought only white people could have nice, expensive things.
Money and resource represented power.
We can all operate in integrity and truth, and still achieve all of the dreams inside of us.
Im sure Jussie would agree with me in saying that its not worth the consequences.
