Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancé, Laura, as he struggles to find a place for her both in his family and his career. Cookie finally reveals to Jamal the truth behind what happened to Freda's father, prompting Jamal to warn Freda of his family's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, despite his frustration with the family, Jamal makes a sacrifice for Lucious from which it will be hard to recover.
Chasing the Sky (feat. Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett & Yazz) — Empire Cast
Lucious works with his band all night on fine tuning the song before the ASA awards.
Boom Boom Boom Boom (feat. Terrence Howard & Brez) — Empire Cast
Leah watches a new report on Lucious hit video/song "Boom Boom Boom Boom" which reports on her bipolar and death, which infuriates her as she calls him a lair.
My Own Thang (feat. Jussie Smollett) — Empire Cast
Jamal and Freda premiere a new song for D-Major that they've been working on.
Say It — Tory Lanez
Lauren and Hakeem plan their wedding when Lauren suggest that they use a magazine to cover their wedding and promote her as an artist, Hakeem then breaks it to that her career isn't going off.
Bass Drop (Hands Up Twerk Remix) — DJ Ariana Gomez
Cookie leaves Lucious' office; Cookie meets with Tariq at Leviticus and warns him against Carol and trying to get information on their family.
Hemingway (feat. Jussie Smollett) — Empire Cast
Jamal lets D-Major listen to his new track then D-Major tells not to become jealous when he see him on the red carpet with his date because she means nothing to him.
Fabulous (feat. DMK) — Empire Cast
Montage as people arrive at the ASA awards; DMK performing at the ASA pre-show; Cookie and Jamal give interviews; Lauren steps away from Hakeem for photos; Jamal wards Freda away.
Might Not (feat. The Weeknd) — Belly
Cookie gives an interview when a drink Carol arrives; Cookie tells Carol to leave; Carol asks for Freda to escort her out and when she rejects she yells out the truth about father and Lucious.
Bad Guy — Eminem
Aces shooting the ASA while one Lyon member will fall.