Tyler Ravelson

Lucious is eager to display his power and releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem. Not to be outdone, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger.

Lucious begins to plot the ascension of Empire from record label to global music monolith, and he looks into forming a partnership with Jago, the founder of a music streaming company.

In an effort to end the cycle of violence, Jamal refuses to make music until his family makes peace. Meanwhile, the Feds want Anika to testify against Lucious and Cookie calls a meeting at Hakeem and Laura's wedding.