Is jamal lyon really gay

In real life, Smollett's sexuality has been a topic of conversation, and now he's setting the record straight. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres conducted backstage at Ellen , he confirmed that he is gay and explained why he's never felt the need to discuss his personal life.

'Empire' star Jussie Smollet confirms he's gay

Just wait,'" the actor told the mag. People were telling me, 'Don't do it. I know damn well that this is the career for me, but I don't know how to turn a blind eye. It's safe to say they're listening because the actor has remained continuously outspoken about his sexuality and has made some pretty bold claims regarding popular perceptions of love, sexual orientation and the industry's desire to label.

‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Gets Why His Sexuality Is Something to Talk About

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He is best known as Jamal Lyon on the Fox drama series. Empire in which he starred alongside Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson among other actors and actresses. In the same year he confirmed that he had signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. In he released his debut album titled Sum of My Music through Music of Sound which is his own music label.