Lucious, eager to assert his power, releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious' eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger. Meanwhile, Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace, Jamal is working on landing a major sponsorship deal and Anika receives some life changing news
Trophies (feat. Drake) — Young Money
Becky tries to ward Lucious away from what he and Freda are about to do as walk the hall of Leviticus and make their way to the performance bridge at the club.
Daddy's Little Girl (feat. Brez) — Empire Cast
Freda preforms at Leviticus on Lucious' order, calling out Hakeem; (repeats) Hakeem watches the video of the call out after receiving a text about it.
Ready to Go (feat. Jussie Smollett) [Pepsi Version] — Empire Cast
Jamal works on a new song fwith Cookie; Jamal shows Cookie & Lucious fusion of their songs; Jamal performs his finished song at the Pepsi events surprising both Cookie & Lucious with finish product.
Rap Battle 1 (feat. Yazz & Brez) — Empire Cast
Hakeem & Freda rap battle.
Rap Battle 2 (feat. Yazz & Brez) — Empire Cast
Hakeem & Freda rap battle.
Worst Behavior — Drake
The Lyons celebrate Hakeem; Cookie gloats as Lucious sulks, then they admits to Jamal & Hakeem that put their album on the line for the battle; Candace arrives at the club looking for Cookie.
Powerful (feat. Jussie Smollett & Alicia Keys) — Empire Cast
Next episode promo.
Three Crossing Star (feat. Jeff Pietrangelo) — The Peter Blair Combo