October 21st 2023.
Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, the brothers who allegedly helped actor Jussie Smollett carry out a hate crime hoax in 2019, voiced their suspicions over the actor's recent decision to enter rehab. This comes after Smollett was found guilty of six counts of felony disorderly conduct and sentenced to 150 days in jail, as well as being ordered to pay $120,106 after he reported that he had been attacked by two homophobic and racist Trump supporters.
“I find it very interesting that he decided to check in at this moment, on the verge of the appeal being decided upon. And I think you, yourself, and anyone with a brain can find it a little suspicious that it's this moment that he's used and people are skeptical,” Bola told TMZ. Ola echoed this sentiment, adding that they hope Smollett gets the help he needs if he really does have a problem.
Bola also encouraged his former friend to come clean. “They're not lying by saying that it will set you free. So once you come out and speak your truth, the truth, not just your truth, because your truth can be a little wishy washy, you know? I think. You'll feel better,” he said.
Olabinja, an aspiring actor, told The Daily Mail that he helped Smollett carry out the hoax because he thought it could be beneficial to him and his brother's acting careers. “I was down to do it, cause if we could do this for him, he could probably help us out with our careers,” he said. Abimbola testified that Smollett paid him and his brother $3,500 for assisting him in the staged attack.
It seems clear that the Osundairo brothers are suspicious of Smollett's recent actions. Considering their trusted relationship, it is likely that they know the motives behind the actor's decisions. Only time will tell whether this move will have a positive or negative effect on Smollett's pending appeal.
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