Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story

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Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is a six-part series featuring EXCLUSIVE, in-depth interviews with Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo. Hosted by journalist Charlie Webster.On January 29, 2019, actor and singer Jussie Smollett reported to the Chicago Police that he had been the victim of a hate crime. According to Smollett, two so-called white supremacists attacked him while he was walking to his apartment in the affluent neighborhood of Streeterville, where he lived while working on the FOX series Empire. Smollett reported the assailants spewed racist and homophobic slurs while beating him, pouring bleach over him, and tying a noose around his neck. A police investigation concluded the two attackers were Ola and Bola Osundairo, Chicago-born brothers of Nigerian descent who had worked with Jussie on the set of Empire and befriended him. The Osundairo brothers claimed the attack was a premeditated hoax Jussie orchestrated to garner public attention and sympathy. The attack and subsequent trial became a media sensation, touching on the complex issues of race, LGBTQ+ rights, and politics in an increasingly polarized America. The Osundairo Brothers share their perspective and more, revealing the shocking truth of their involvement in the hoax and how it altered their lives forever. Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is Lionsgate Sound’s companion podcast to the Pilgrim Media Group produced documentary Jussie Smollet: The Anatomy of a Hoax, streaming now on FOX Nation.Series artwork by Pat Leonard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story

Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is a six-part series featuring EXCLUSIVE, in-depth interviews with Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo. Hosted by journalist Charlie Webster. On January 29, 2019, actor and singer Jussie Smollett reported to the Chicago Police that he had been the victim of a hate crime. According to Smollett, two so-called white supremacists attacked him while he was walking to his apartment in the affluent neighborhood of Streeterville, where he lived while working on the FOX series Empire. Smollett reported the assailants spewed racist and homophobic slurs while beating him, pouring bleach over him, and tying a noose around his neck. A police investigation concluded the two attackers were Ola and Bola Osundairo, Chicago-born brothers of Nigerian descent who had worked with Jussie on the set of Empire and befriended him. The Osundairo brothers claimed the attack was a premeditated hoax Jussie orchestrated to garner public attention and sympathy. The attack and subsequent trial became a media sensation, touching on the complex issues of race, LGBTQ+ rights, and politics in an increasingly polarized America. The Osundairo Brothers share their perspective and more, revealing the shocking truth of their involvement in the hoax and how it altered their lives forever. Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is Lionsgate Sound’s companion podcast to the Pilgrim Media Group produced documentary Jussie Smollet: The Anatomy of a Hoax, streaming now on FOX Nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/06/2023

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2 min

3.7

out of 5

65 Ratings

Imperfect subjects make a good podcast cringe adjacent

06/05/2023

BreSince88

The host and producer balance the conversation. The podcast is well structured and edited. They do an excellent job of giving a clear timeline and providing the political context around the events. The issue is the brothers are painfully unlikeable. They are self centered and egotistical in a way that makes you want it all to stop. It’s a worthwhile listen because of the insanity of this story but prepare yourself to be annoyed.
Interesting premise, unlikeable guests

Jul 25

Potter the Plotter

I was really interested in the story of Jussie and how and why he faked his attack - but this focused more on the brothers than I would have liked. I get this is supposed to be their story but I feel like a lot of their ramblings and opinions on how they are perfect humans could have been cut. Interesting premise, but the raging narcissism and arrogance of the brothers was too much for me to fully enjoy this.
Was conflicted on how to review this

11/16/2023

Dogwood 1

I had hoped I would get to learn more about what actually happened and why. What i got was an hour’s worth of content spread over 6 hours of the empty ramblings of 2 arrogant narcissist as the explain that they are amazingly talented and nearly perfect individuals who are not responsible for a single thing they have done. What i did not get was any new or relevant information. I was also disappointed that the broader moral questions like the damage of perpetuating damaging negative stereotypes, the physical cost of investigating the hoax cost and if the perpetrators should be responsible for that cost. The reason I was conflicted about the review was the production value was very good and i wanted to acknowledge that only so much can be done with two subjects like this. In the end I would not recommend anyone waist there time on this season.
Funny story

08/21/2023

Q4189

I knew jussie was lying from the beginning lol… A great listen for a day of trucking

Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is a six-part series featuring EXCLUSIVE, in-depth interviews with Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo. Hosted by journalist Charlie Webster.On January 29, 2019, actor and singer Jussie Smollett reported to the Chicago Police that he had been the victim of a hate crime. According to Smollett, two so-called white supremacists attacked him while he was walking to his apartment in the affluent neighborhood of Streeterville, where he lived while working on the FOX series Empire. Smollett reported the assailants spewed racist and homophobic slurs while beating him, pouring bleach over him, and tying a noose around his neck. A police investigation concluded the two attackers were Ola and Bola Osundairo, Chicago-born brothers of Nigerian descent who had worked with Jussie on the set of Empire and befriended him. The Osundairo brothers claimed the attack was a premeditated hoax Jussie orchestrated to garner public attention and sympathy. The attack and subsequent trial became a media sensation, touching on the complex issues of race, LGBTQ+ rights, and politics in an increasingly polarized America. The Osundairo Brothers share their perspective and more, revealing the shocking truth of their involvement in the hoax and how it altered their lives forever. Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story is Lionsgate Sound’s companion podcast to the Pilgrim Media Group produced documentary Jussie Smollet: The Anatomy of a Hoax, streaming now on FOX Nation.Series artwork by Pat Leonard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.