Jussie Smollett's Empire role has been slashed in the wake of his attack scandal

TMZ

TMZ reports that Smollett "was supposed to have 9 scenes and a big musical number in the second to the last episode -- which is being shot now --  but, 5 of his scenes have been cut, and his musical number has been 86'd. As for the remaining 4 scenes  ... we're told he's no longer the focus. The scene features an ensemble, meaning he's flanked by a number of cast members." ALSO: Trevor Noah tackles the "weird" Smollett case on The Daily Show.