This is new.
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/jussie-smollett-changes-his-story-again/
He heard someone yell, “Empire” and then “faggot Empire nigger.” He replied, he now says,“What the fuck did you just say to me?” The man added,“This MAGA country, nigger,” then punched him in the face. He says he fought with the attacker, and as the two “tussled” he became aware that a second assailant was present, kicking his back.