Aired 7 years ago - May 24, 2017
As Lucious gets ready to launch EMPIRE Las Vegas with Giuliana at his side, Cookie pulls together her own team of allies to wreak havoc on the opening. The final five minutes will leave viewers speechless.
Don't you worry about that,
though, I will take care of him.
I don't want to be
reminded you ever existed.
My father was gaming
commissioner back then,
he can live through this.
Andre, this is Franco.
I can't go into details right now,
We have to stay calm,
Oh, I just figured that maybe Lucious
Andre, good to see you.
- Hey,
- Boo.
Eh, you good, man.
♪ Them bullets and balls
start to ricochet, oh ♪
Relax. Easy, son.
Damn, you make me crazy.
Mm-hmm. Hey, how you doing?
She just can't respect
boundaries, can she?
But you said you loved me.
I got what I wanted.
♪ Mama, Mama, Mama ♪
So, Jamal's been keeping
this a secret for two weeks?
♪ Mama ♪
♪ Mama, Mama, Mama, I do love you ♪
- Kill it, Dad.
- Thank you.
♪ So I just hold ♪
♪ A different life to lead on ♪
♪ A love I can lean on ♪
about your little performance.
- Dad, you killed it.
- Thank you, son.
You guys... no, no,
no, everything's divine.
Oh, let him in.
I'm sure he wished he never met us.
Yeah, you know what? Let...
that kind of stirred up my feelings.
Say yes.
We have decided to step down
from the day-to-day operations
And, baby, XStream,
And when you're taking
care of yourself, son,
Give her a hug for me. Kiss her for me.
You always saying we from the same place.
All my love, Stevie."
Aired 7 years ago - May 17, 2017
When Cookie is banned from Leviticus Vegas, she pulls together a team of her own allies to seek revenge on Giuliana and steal her secret weapon. Meanwhile, Jamal is encouraged to put his album on hold, so as not to compete with Lucious' "Inferno".
Yes. I'm betting it all on black, baby.
Get off of me!
That's the third time he's done that.
Yeah, but what you haven't
heard is my new music.
A Mormon?
I'm sure that Charlotte is
expecting some sort of melee.
♪ The greatest thing
that came to life ♪
Baby, that's right.
No, Steve Cho is no
longer with our company.
My own space.
It's Giuliana's casino and mine.
Look, for the record,
I respect your gangsta.
And that's why this
team is going to end her.
Oh, Drop, you, too?
has my hair and makeup budget been cut?
Mr. Cousins is here
for lunch with Mr. Lyon.
Blackjack is my middle name. Right, babe?
Can you back your ass up?
Hello, Sam.
Okay, just take your time, all right?
Who hired you?
Every memory's flowing through me.
♪ We can get lost,
oh, nah, nah, nah ♪
♪ I made the city move ♪
Lucious and Giuliana?
A first-class casino
would've comped us a room
High-roller on table four
would like a tour of the vaults.
but I've heard wonderful
things about you.
with the ass of Foxy
Brown left up on there.
Well, as long as it's secure.
Damn, my sister is a ho.
but you're the one that wanted to have
Oh, you guys, I cannot do this.
Come on, Carol honey, we
don't have a lot of time.
You got this.
I thought something happened to you.
Well, I hope they're proud of me someday.
"Charitable donation"?
I guess you're gonna have
to help me find better words.
is that... shady-ass Mormon.
So people can look for Bella.
He doesn't care about you,
boy, he just wants to win.
to think things through.
We just finished our
walk. We're at the gate.
Aired 7 years ago - May 10, 2017
The Lyons fear that the Dubois family is to blame for their latest family crisis, so when no one is willing to give up any information, Cookie takes matters into her own hands. Jamal and Lucious reach a breakthrough in a song on which they have been working, and Andre lashes out. Meanwhile, Cookie sets her eyes on a new plan for Empire in Vegas.
And yes, we have connections.
W-What she means is,
go in Child Protective
Services guns a-blazing?
Bad news is, is that we're
gonna have to, uh, distance
So, I need everybody to
keep their lives on track,
♪ I know I'm ready for it ♪
♪ Free, free, free ♪
look, I... I listened to
the first mix of the song.
I'm gonna set up a session
for you to meet this cat.
about getting my grandbaby back?
I got you. I keep telling you that.
We waiting for an artist
'cause he got locked up?
Yeah, well, he should be
in a hospital right now.
♪ Trying to stick around,
hey You see that? ♪
No, no, Mal, I'm not even saying
this as any kind of a diss.
I don't know if, um...
♪ Hey, I leveled up,
had to put my city on ♪
'Cause you're doing a deal
with a man who's lying to you.
Yes.
♪ It's corruption in the
system, I'm-a open eyes up ♪
Which is why we're recommending
...course not.
H-Hey, Ma.
I told him you lost
your mind for a minute,
This new show's got nothing for me.
Sweet child of mine.
You would've run out in
the middle of that mess
So just go do Inferno, it'll be dope,
You look a lot like him.
and it might as well
start with this song.
♪ And when you're old and gray
♪ Yeah, father and the sun ♪
Get him out of here.
to your... to your granddaughter.
I lashed out at you and Lucious,
Look at me.
When Cookie Met Lucious
Inferno is the Vegas deal, Cookie.
I did 17 years for you.
Aired 7 years ago - May 03, 2017
Angelo's relationship with Cookie turns toxic and leaves her questioning her decisions. Hakeem makes a public plea for Lucious to give him paternity of Bella during his return to Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, Cookie becomes increasingly more suspicious
of Lucious' intentions with Giuliana and Empire's future in Vegas, and Lucious and Jamal work overtime to finish their albums.
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No, you, you,
Ready to sign as soon as we're done here.
Look.
to make this a hot album,
because it is what it is,
you are not the only CEO at this company.
♪ 'Cause you can dig the groove ♪
He betrayed me one time too many.
Look.
Y'all come over to Cookie house
And having your name on
somebody's birth certificate
If it isn't my brother Numpsay.
Um, sorry, don't mean
to interrupt, but, uh,
this, um, Angelo stuff another time.
Just suck it up.
A little jealousy.
but I don't see how it
solves our Vegas problem.
Let him do all the work
and we reap the benefits.
Ain't about that, Lou,
'cause the music thing?
DuBois. But I don't think he gon' listen.
- Uh...
- Now!
You're a good man, Angelo.
Then we, a family, should
understand another family,
If you can make peace
with them, make peace.
Now, if I wear this, I got
to wear the matching pumps.
safeguarded their pride.
Wait, wait, look...
Don't you want to make something good
He didn't want to at first,
Makes me know that even if
you and mom are lost ones,
her family, above everybody else.
See, my pappy...
♪ I don't need a gimmick. ♪
♪ I been gettin' dough, stacking wonton ♪
♪ Got a lot of real dedication ♪
That's dope, that's exactly
what I'm looking for.
Um, Harry, uh,
Just listen.
Nah, that's not gonna work for Giuliana.
All right, all right, all right,
Aired 7 years ago - Apr 26, 2017
Cookie gives Lucious unexpected news that makes him feel uneasy about the future. Hoping to make Cookie jealous, Giuliana moves in on Lucious and persuades him to comply with her new plans. Meanwhile, Anika and Tariq devise a new plan and Charlotte Frost holds the EMPIRE Las Vegas dream in her hands.
Well... (clears throat)
But if he asks you
GIULIANA: Hello,
You know, I would really appreciate it
GIULIANA: Okay, Shiny.
you... you asking me for my
mother's hand in marriage?
You know, with the whole
"one step at a time" thing.
No. I was too busy
celebrating Angelo's win.
Then, what's the problem?
between a biased wheel
and a house edge.
Rafael Green
Love that jerk chicken.
the happiness that her
father dreamed for her.
I'm proposing all of that,
And if he's asking you
questions, it's 'cause
♪ And the big dreams, you
do it, I can do it better ♪
I mean, nobody in the
world would ever suspect
♪
I don't want to miss this.
Now, it's only a mistake
Hmm.
Sounds like he's about
(phone buzzes)
- Cookie.
- Mm-hmm.
- (gun cocks)
- Lucious.
BUNKIE: It's all there... $10 million.
Yes, I lied to you,
yes, I stole from you.
(sighs)
Yes. Yes.
You know, um, thanks
for letting me take it slow.
Sweetwater, wake your ass up.
♪ And I was singing ♪
♪ Because I just might be the girl ♪
- I'll put Schoolboy Q on notice.
- (laughing): Okay.
♪ No, don't be scared
to show your skin ♪
- Where's Anika?
- You mean my wife?
the breakout star of this campaign.
♪
is already filed in as investors.
with a bunch of charts and graphs,
This is just happening too fast.
COOKIE (over mic): It's about me.
Shh.
I need to take this.
Aired 7 years ago - Apr 12, 2017
Hakeem throws an epic 21st birthday party and live-streams it all on Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, suspicions surrounding Anika's motives put the Lyons on high alert and the arrival of Giuliana gives Cookie a run for her money.
- Tonight?
- Tonight?
You know you love it. Go ahead.
has to go through what I went through.
And Giuliana wants me to
open in Vegas in two months.
Oh, that is one fine man you have there.
Yes, it is.
And when music can do that to you,
♪ When you look at me, boy
♪ It's a new love ♪
That's not how ALS works, Hakeem.
Like that lawyer asked for,
a little time to get his trust first.
this might be the perfect time to...
Andre, this is
if something happens to me,
Bella needs that.
All right, all right.
Vote for Angelo Dubois!
That man has always been
Look, I said I'm good.
Is Philip putting all
this garbage in your head?
And you acknowledge that
it's, uh, time stamped
into my client's mouth, Mr. Rawlings.
Sounds like a damn STD.
- 'Cause I voted for him.
- Mm.
a misogynistic pig.
♪ And I'll be there for
you if it go down, baby ♪
♪ How many girls gone
bad, you'll never know ♪
♪ Be as strong as you
can be, yeah, yeah. ♪
to discuss how we're gonna respond.
to do a series of
residencies in Las Vegas.
It's an evergreen proposition.
XStream finally making money, L.
Every one of you.
between Councilman Angelo
DuBois and John Meeks.
Yeah, mine, too.
Okay.
Actually generous enough
that when you lose tonight,
a Vegas contract, an apartment
lease, I don't care what it is,
Aired 7 years ago - Apr 05, 2017
Angelo makes an unsettling discovery and is concerned that Cookie's past isn't in the past and will hurt his chances of becoming the Mayor. Anika is faced with a life-changing decision after Tariq reveals what he is really after. Meanwhile, Hakeem's 21st birthday party takes an unexpected turn.
Now, why did you go see Tariq?
dealing with incompetent
people who can't do their job.
Mom, this is my biggest birthday party.
♪ Undeniably, you're all I see ♪
As a matter of fact, yes, it is.
I tried it for a minute,
Uh, I'm gonna have to dig.
It was a gift. I've never used it,
You ever shoot anybody?
(sobbing)
All my fans' Empire XStream
subscription, that's your invite.
(sighs)
especially when it's on social media.
He was your supplier.
You better dump his ass
before you lose Philip.
- (laughs)
- Okay.
'Cause he getting on my nerves.
I mean, I hate Vegas.
Tell you that you got to
get out of that chair
Y'all see that, right?
a couple verses, I
could dig up five grand.
- Hey, Juanita.
- Hello.
And I don't see a
reason why we shouldn't
- And what I've got, he will never have.
- Yes,
It's just... coming out in the
music business, it's like...
Sounds good.
We need to do this
before anybody else gets killed.
You'll be under my protection.
You don't know what I want to be doing.
♪ Can't nobody make me feel
the way that you do ♪
- Hmm?
- It's in the mail.
What part of "no" don't you understand?
Yo! What's up?
two random dudes
to act like his security?
You gonna learn
to take responsibilities
You haven't even asked about Kennedy.
♪ Go to hell with gasoline... ♪
Are you gonna let me out?
- is a major violation.
- Mm.
♪ Watch me have you in a trance ♪
♪ Why would you do this to me? ♪
LUCIOUS: Hakeem.
Aired 7 years ago - Mar 29, 2017
Cookie tries to move forward with Angelo, while struggling with guilt over her run-in with Lucious. Meanwhile, Leah seeks out Tariq's help in taking down Anika, and Jamal and Tory team up in the studio.
any distractions from inferno.
The one with the blonde hair,
Becky, what you think?
Then bend over to pick it up.
Grandma...
to meet all of our
business associates.
we want in the
southeastern market,
It's over.
I missed you that much.
I'm going to lean on you.
A lot.
Look, I get that you want
perfection, but just because
Yes, yes,
Tell you what,
Maybe you can tell me if
these names ring a bell.
I really liked your stuff.
Bought up a bunch
of strip clubs.
is 'cause I said I could
introduce him to Lucious.
Bella, baby, mommy loves you.
When?
Lucious Lyon has to know
when to fall back.
Yes.
It's my responsibility.
Yeah, just like that.
That's not what I do.
It's the last couple of polls.
that was missing.
Everything...
I just really wanted to
make sure you were doing good.
had herself a proper wedding.
You, me and our baby...
why are we meeting
him in a warehouse?
Aired 7 years ago - Mar 22, 2017
After launching a deadly missile at Angelo, Lucious announces his new music project, Inferno, and puts everyone on notice - especially Cookie, who then vows to knock him off his throne for good. The two engage in an epic clash - fueled by a history
of love, loyalty and betrayal. Meanwhile, Jamal befriends musician Tory Ash during his stay in rehab, Andre continues with his plan to take over EMPIRE, and Hakeem and Tiana battle Nessa for a spot in the music showcase.
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I was forged in the fires
of Philadelphia streets.
out here, talking about
all his fabulousness.
Well, the board is not involved
I couldn't even remember her name
It's the first time
since I put him in rehab.
I'm afraid you'll have to wait
another three weeks until...
I see y'all met my crazy-ass friend, Tory.
And Tariq got him lined up
to testify to a grand jury
There's no way you're stealing
Empire from him right now.
When have you ever known
me not to come off the dome?
I'm going to offer a $300,000 cash reward
Oh, God, I miss that so much.
♪ I'm dancing the
whole night away, aye ♪
Don't. Nessa's a pro. She can handle it.
I got it lit in here.
Turn up your hearing aid.
Stay in your place!
Yeah, man, you're a genius, man. I want to
add a little bit more bass. Hey, Lucious,
I know where that is. Move!
How you doing, Miss Gretchen?
♪ Oh, this is just a simple song ♪
♪ What life will do ♪
- Oh, Lord...
- Bitch!
The same way you're gonna
remember your P's and Q's
Ever since he got to Empire,
he's been all up in my face
So Lucious Lyon wins again.
was nowhere near the
scene when it happened.
from the bullet, I...
I'm done with the pills.
trust me, the next time you'll
get much more than fired.
I'm getting there.
from me because she's been
Mm, mm-mm, that is fire, Lucious.
Ain't nothing but a hood rat.
Put it down.
So you tell me, Lucious.
Aired 7 years ago - Dec 14, 2016
Cookie attempts to help Angelo appeal to the masses and win the mayoral bid, by hosting a free park concert. Meanwhile, the FBI continues to investigate Lucious and freezes all of Empire's assets, which has major repercussions.
♪ To see ♪
Listen, don't you think you might
want to do a couple of smaller venues
I got you, all right, okay, bye-bye.
I'm gonna start with
a Hakeem and Tiana duet
Now, we weren't able to I.D. them until
Gatz's lyrics filled in the blanks.
I would never.
See, this is what's funny to me.
But I don't want you
backsliding because of that pain.
- [pills rattling]
- That's everything?
You are really not a fan of his.
♪ I don't know, but that's
a whole lot of duct tape ♪
You see, rap is a reflection
of reality, Edison.
slanderous article he was
about to publish on your son,
It seems she humanizes Angelo
and lands some street cred.
But I did initially
decide to help Angelo
It's a mental illness,
Look, why don't you
just relax and stay calm.
I got to pay the vendors somehow.
Our father was a Philadelphia cop.
Everybody get back to work.
[cheering]
What happened?
Lucious is the enemy, Ma,
♪ So alive, I ain't scared anymore ♪
♪ 'Cause me and you are solar ♪
What kind of cash flow problem?
Do you mean like rib eye,
And then you'll control the music.
[cheers and applause]
♪ I dust the dirt off my shoulder ♪
♪ Temptation causes interruptions ♪
- ♪ I'm ready ♪
- ♪ I'm so ready ♪
because I know you can't
do that... it's too late.
[cheers and applause]
Bill Clinton smoked marijuana.
♪ I gotta hit it slow-motion ♪
Aired 8 years ago - Dec 07, 2016
Andre sabotages Tiana's big appearance at a fashion event in an attempt to get Nessa into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Tariq works with Leah to try to bring down Lucious, and Jamal works with Philip to get over his PTSD.
Aired 8 years ago - Nov 30, 2016
Cookie looks to Candace for tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane. Meanwhile, old home videos cause Cookie to face secrets about her relationship with her father that she had tried to hide from her kids, and Andre organizes an unlikely duet.
I-I actually heard a lot of
the tracks, and they're lit.
Lucious, then I'm cool.
And I would like it if you came.
and you still haven't worked on them.
I got to meet
Angelo's stuck-up mama.
♪ There's nothing
that I won't do for you ♪
Ooh.
Let's give her... a few more minutes.
Boy, I'm telling you,
these packs are like
- He's my, um...
- Mmm, mmm!
You know? So I get that it's bad,
but I need to know.
Well, let me hear you say it
for a first time,
I can't do this no more.
You got to go.
Dad.
Yeah, my mother's
big on family, so...
Yes, you do. Have you met you?
hustling and surviving together
in the streets.
With Angelo's mother being
one of those old-school,
she didn't copy off of Michelle.
Lyon, the place is miraculously
booked tomorrow night.
Howard. Maybe medical school.
You got this. Look, I have no idea
People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals?
You're special, Loretha.
Boy, are you high?
- Hello.
- Hey.
Here, here, boy.
Best to shut your mouth.
'Cause he's talking about he's
all the way at home by himself.
♪ Y'all gon' make me go all out ♪
Look around you.
Jamal, Jamal, shut up.
She just gave birth
to my granddaughter, my son's
♪ Data to turn your body
into anti-matter ♪
♪ I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear ♪
And I invited you so
that you could be here
♪ I'm like, Hey, oh ♪
peach cobbler for me,
out of the kitchen.
♪ Mama ♪
♪ And she did it all
just for loyalty ♪
You got fire in you.
Aired 8 years ago - Nov 16, 2016
Empire is hacked and the leak creates feuds between artists and among the Lyon family. Andre takes advantage of the leak to step up and prove his worth to the company. Meanwhile, Lucious continues to try and drive a wedge between Cookie and Angelo, and Jamal finds himself in a love triangle.
♪ Mama's gonna... ♪
- What the hell is this?
- What?
THIRSTY: W-wait. So, Empire XStream,
Get Vaughn's ass in here.
We're good together, me and you, Nessa.
he handles that man-to-man.
PIZ: All right, all right, all right.
Come on. Welcome to
the Empire. Let's go.
Color-coded, I might
add, by level of interest.
- I know that together,
- Hello?
Better start looking
for a new CEO, then.
Really? 'Cause according
to those leaked e-mails,
We're here to investigate.
WOMAN: Oh, okay.
I didn't do it, Lucious.
- [phone vibrating]
- Plus, I have no desire
It seems Empire got a grip
of them when I came out.
That's a question for Poindexter.
I just fired his ass.
that your opponent
can use, and will use.
How long have you been working in here?
He was furious when you
sent him to challenge Hakeem,
I know what this is. I'm getting punk'd.
That's what I heard, Pop.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
to turn a debitating crisis
into an opportunity for growth.
stayed two steps ahead of
the game and shut it down.
Xavier took credit for my idea
and a song that I produced.
[pill container rattles]
- ♪ All right ♪
- ♪ I'm sure it's way more ♪
These beautiful, beautiful secrets
that we hide, and if they...
For BK: $94,452."
Hey, what's wrong?
Come on, baby.
You don't think the invasion of
a woman's privacy is important?
Aired 8 years ago - Nov 09, 2016
Lucious and Andre are on high alert as they wait for Shine to retaliate after their latest business encounter went south. Jamal, who has yet to perform in front of his fans, teams up with Hakeem for a performance that he thinks could help him face his fears. Meanwhile, Cookie is caught off-guard during a routine meeting with her probation officer.
to announce you're running for mayor?
Get your hands off of me!
Shine, what the hell are you doing?!
But I'll be back.
What's with all the
security outside my spot?
And then soon as you're
done playing house with...
- There he is!
- Hakeem!
- You know that.
- Not in front of
that's what I'm-a do for you, okay?
I actually spoke to Tiana, and
that song is not what she wants.
Well, look, I have good news.
How you get so corrupt?
Hey, girl. How you doing?
Well, the last time I was here,
You're the best.
He thinks it's all
So she's born into this.
And it'll turn the meek and
the humble into a criminal,
♪ It's you and me over everything ♪
You know what, bro, you
about to piss me off.
No, you got three.
You came at us first, man.
just the other day, he had just said
Look, Nessa's under a different
contract with Empire, but...
You been talking to
my probation officer?
y'all got some unresolved
issues you need to take care of.
♪ Where there is smoke ♪
You know, Cookie is going to be pissed.
the way you and Jamal
arranged it, end of story.
I'm trying to stop one son
- Shut up, Hakeem.
- Boy, you better clean this place up before
♪ Stand for something ♪
Looks like the numbers
are staying steady.
♪ Plus Andre sick ♪
What the hell was that, Hakeem?!
What the hell was that about?!
Somebody plug this back in!
but we gonna deal with that later.
It's just business.
I'm not at liberty to say, but
you've been a model offender,
fighting with you...
Got Cookie's P.O. to tighten
the leash on her, and I can
Now, I can't tell if it was
a coincidence or... or what.
Aired 8 years ago - Oct 12, 2016
Things heat up between Cookie and Angelo, so Lucious finally recognizes Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to take him on. Meanwhile, Jamal is finally able to face Freda Gatz, a big first step on his journey to recovery. Also, Anika goes back
to work at Empire and instantly causes turmoil, while Hakeem starts falling for Nessa, even though she might be into a different Lyon.
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I'm not gonna do that.
And he has the digital marketplace
♪ Dormez-vous? ♪
Gia's performing at The Cooper
BOY: You actually might
need to know how to count
I can put some rice on with it.
The kind that's gonna
through every kind of hell.
It's too late.
It's all good.
to come here and celebrate with us
But I'll sign it if it's dope.
Thanks for the hospitality.
Oh, my God! That is hot.
♪ Whine up your body like you're
at a bacchanal, gal ♪
from one of my favorite
arias from La Bohème.
Actually, I have
summered in Connecticut.
(hitting high note)
If a judge were to declare
her non compos mentis
There's a sizeable advance,
You know, you and me,
(whispers): I'd already own Empire.
Yeah, Pop.
but while Freda sleeps
What is he doing here?
♪ They could try to
promise me forever ♪
♪ Il mio amore... ♪
(vocalizing)
♪ Lay my clothes on the
bed, make sure they press ♪
coming for Cookie again.
Just so we're clear, she's mine.
I know.
But the beauty is I
didn't have to tell you to do it.
But I know you got work left to do
Um...
♪ Said it's so, so hard
for me to do right ♪
♪ Make it through the night... ♪
Aired 8 years ago - Oct 05, 2016
Cookie calls in a favor with mega-superstar Kitty to record a new song with Jamal, hoping he will overcome his inability to perform. Meanwhile, Andre runs into some trouble and things don’t go as planned. Cookie and Lucious are at odds, Hakeem and Gram fight for Tiana’s attention, and things heat up between Cookie and Angelo Dubois.
because you have to face your trauma
If you need treatment, man...
I'm-a make Thirsty
I have no idea who that one is.
♪ I can put it on you, all
you gotta do is say yeah ♪
COOKIE: Ooh, Hakeem is not happy.
♪ The way you do it, yeah. ♪
and bury him and everything
he cares about?
- And look at this.
- Nah...
I have a proposition for you.
on that joint, and we need to recoup.
Dead.
- ♪ Boy, that's old work ♪
- ♪ Old work ♪
I mean, what in the
hell happened to that monster
My mama used to stick
pins in a voodoo doll
Mr. Dubois?
you need to undo it.
This is the Black Girls Code seminar.
out to eat after this.
That's what a trial is for, Mr. Lyon,
I'm cool.
with your little girlfriends
in your... therapy club.
And the fault lies in me.
Open the door. Let the Lyon out.
♪ You ain't know, uh,
that-that's ya new thing ♪
Yes!
I only wanted to remind you
Not anymore.
or we both go down in flames.
Sorry I didn't come see you sooner. Aww.
- Back up, prisoner.
- I didn't! You got...
- Yeah, I'm okay.
- Hey, Jamal.
we'd treat it like... kind
of like a rap session.
♪ Of love flowing with the tide ♪
♪ But yeah, ain't
nothin' like that creation ♪
Yes.
so I'm gonna do this for you.
You have Cookie's word, baby.
with Empire XStream, does it?
This whole separation of responsibility
Aired 8 years ago - Sep 28, 2016
In an attempt to cope with life after being shot, Jamal teams up with businessman Angelo Dubois, to talk about gun violence and host a summit for awareness. When he tries to perform again, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Lucious attempts to
win over Cookie, Hakeem starts to record new songs with Shine, and Andre runs into some trouble with the police.
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ANGELO: All right, well,
how WOKE is taking on
racism and oppression?
No, I'm busy, and so is Jamal.
I mean, nobody's
even talking about Jamal.
and you can put any name
You know what? Lucious, please,
Empire XStream needs content.
This is where every
single Empire artist records.
Ah!
Well, why don't I sweeten the deal
♪ It's the real, shawty,
I know you gotta feel me ♪
♪ Name, name Name ♪
Right, but isn't his
contract up with Empire?
♪ You ♪
♪ You... ♪
It's not gonna happen. Done.
Shoot, I'm trying to wean myself
Mm. Is that what Jamal told you?
high seditty talking ass
but didn't, got a slap on the wrist
♪ But you say he's just a friend ♪
♪ Every time that I called
her it seemed ♪
- sentimental crap.
- Nah.
Nah.
- want to talk to somebody like me?
- Barry
No, no, no, no, no...
Okay. Okay.
Think I'm playing?
♪ 'Cause it's a jungle out
there, boy, it's a jungle ♪
except I know it's got something
to do with music.
The incredible Lucious Lyon.
Now I know we all want to get
to the talking part of this summit,
Jamal! Jamal! Jamal! Jamal!
That's what you want, right?
It's "we."
My parents been together 50 years.
We are talking about it.
go down with this building.
we got your back.
Him and his crazy-ass mama
Aired 8 years ago - Sep 21, 2016
Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him.
No. Put your... no.
Look, there's a chapel in the hospital.
You got it, you got it.
Congratulations.
♪ Take her fur shoppin ♪
I mean, what do we look like,
when he lose his queen?
You can be a deadbeat if you want to,
He was sick to his stomach
Sit down, Nessa.
You and your goons...
Oh, my God, that weave was
sitting on top of her head
with a bone, Lucious. We got to
get to Anika before he does.
We'll take care of it. Don't worry.
So do we.
why don't you come by to
dinner tomorrow night?
Yeah. Likewise.
All right, I turned
that sad-ass track you had
Listen, baby girl,
♪ I got ten broads and they
all bad, yeah, that's all facts ♪
♪ We ain't go on no date, yeah,
that's the type of thing ♪
♪ Hey... ♪
♪ Get free ♪
♪
Where did we go wrong? ♪
♪ Free Freda ♪
so, what, you just gonna
spring it on him?
is downstairs. Come in here.
(silverware clinks on plate)
Is that right?
At 18, he made me marry a
girl I barely even knew,
Are you bribing a federal agent?
But I see you know nothing about
that. And you might bend
We are taking over the world!
so I hope that it
resonates with all of you.
Bro.
♪ For Orlando ♪
♪ In this world ♪
(loud cheering)
Wait, wait, wait. Y-You
think you can judge me?
I need to focus on the future.
I-I do the music,