1 00:00:02,570 --> 00:00:03,771 LUCIOUS: Previously on Empire... 2 00:00:03,871 --> 00:00:05,806 It fits you, but remember, I'm back now. 3 00:00:05,839 --> 00:00:07,941 We need you to make a public statement 4 00:00:08,042 --> 00:00:09,377 clarifying what you said about abortion. 5 00:00:09,477 --> 00:00:10,378 We don't need the-- 6 00:00:10,478 --> 00:00:11,379 I was pretty clear. 7 00:00:11,479 --> 00:00:12,880 I'm a Bossy lady now. 8 00:00:12,980 --> 00:00:15,383 You signed her behind my back. 9 00:00:15,483 --> 00:00:17,351 Philly Street used to be hot back in the day. 10 00:00:17,451 --> 00:00:18,619 He's a nobody. 11 00:00:18,719 --> 00:00:19,820 LUCIOUS: Philly Street. 12 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:21,955 I heard you've been talking about me. 13 00:00:22,056 --> 00:00:23,591 Therapy's for white people, girl. 14 00:00:23,691 --> 00:00:25,859 You need to deal with this before you get fired. 15 00:00:25,959 --> 00:00:28,262 COOKIE: I can't sleep. 16 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:29,630 Why can't I sleep? 17 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,233 (dramatic music) 18 00:00:32,333 --> 00:00:33,367 (door closes) 19 00:00:33,467 --> 00:00:34,402 (heels clicking) 20 00:00:34,435 --> 00:00:40,641 * 21 00:00:40,741 --> 00:00:43,311 (keys jingle, thud) 22 00:00:43,411 --> 00:00:46,314 * 23 00:00:46,414 --> 00:00:48,048 (breathing heavy) 24 00:00:48,082 --> 00:00:49,117 (grunts) 25 00:00:49,217 --> 00:00:51,051 (explosion booms) 26 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:54,054 COOKIE: Ain't nothing in this world 27 00:00:54,155 --> 00:00:56,657 I haven't fought long and hard for: 28 00:00:56,757 --> 00:01:00,128 My freedom, my family, my life. 29 00:01:00,228 --> 00:01:02,029 (glass shatters) 30 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,331 Never in a million years did I think 31 00:01:03,431 --> 00:01:05,233 it would end like this. 32 00:01:05,333 --> 00:01:08,802 Boy, did I underestimate your weak ass. 33 00:01:11,439 --> 00:01:14,342 (foreboding music) 34 00:01:14,442 --> 00:01:19,613 * 35 00:01:19,647 --> 00:01:21,949 (sniffles) 36 00:01:22,049 --> 00:01:26,754 * 37 00:01:26,854 --> 00:01:28,088 What I wouldn't give to see 38 00:01:28,189 --> 00:01:31,425 your beautiful smile again, baby. 39 00:01:31,459 --> 00:01:35,763 I am so sorry I let that lying bitch steal your heart. 40 00:01:35,863 --> 00:01:37,765 (sniffles) 41 00:01:37,865 --> 00:01:40,100 Cookie stole everything from me. 42 00:01:40,201 --> 00:01:42,002 Everything. 43 00:01:42,102 --> 00:01:45,506 I promise you, my darling, 44 00:01:45,539 --> 00:01:49,210 I will take back what's mine. 45 00:01:49,310 --> 00:01:55,349 * 46 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:58,352 (upbeat hip-hop music) 47 00:01:58,386 --> 00:02:01,322 * 48 00:02:02,490 --> 00:02:07,495 (humming) 49 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:11,031 Uh... (chuckles) 50 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:14,202 Lucious, what are you doing in here? 51 00:02:14,235 --> 00:02:17,338 This is the master bedroom, and I'm the master. 52 00:02:17,438 --> 00:02:19,240 Fine. 53 00:02:19,340 --> 00:02:22,743 I thought you was comfortable over there in the guest wing. 54 00:02:22,843 --> 00:02:25,379 You've been hiding out over there for days. 55 00:02:25,413 --> 00:02:29,082 Okay, now, why is my stuff in these cheap-ass boxes? 56 00:02:29,183 --> 00:02:31,719 'Cause I'm moving back into my bedroom, 57 00:02:31,819 --> 00:02:34,688 and I want you out of here by the end of the night. 58 00:02:34,788 --> 00:02:37,358 You can move into any room that makes you feel comfortable. 59 00:02:37,458 --> 00:02:38,692 You can be the guest. 60 00:02:38,792 --> 00:02:41,795 You must be out of your damn mind. 61 00:02:41,829 --> 00:02:46,099 No, I'm tired of living in my house like I'm a guest. 62 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:48,336 Why are you coming at me like this, Lucious? 63 00:02:48,436 --> 00:02:50,904 You know why I'm coming at you! 64 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:52,706 You betrayed me. 65 00:02:52,806 --> 00:02:56,744 When I was good to you, you lied to me. 66 00:02:56,777 --> 00:03:00,113 Negro, I have forgiven you a million times 67 00:03:00,214 --> 00:03:02,583 for your dirty, little filthy lies, 68 00:03:02,683 --> 00:03:05,353 and you can't forgive me for once? 69 00:03:05,453 --> 00:03:07,087 'Cause you don't deserve it. 70 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,223 (dramatic music) 71 00:03:09,323 --> 00:03:13,527 You humiliated me by confiding in that son of a bitch Damon. 72 00:03:13,627 --> 00:03:17,531 Damon held me hostage, and shot me because of you. 73 00:03:17,631 --> 00:03:19,367 No, because of you. 74 00:03:20,801 --> 00:03:23,203 Juanita! 75 00:03:23,237 --> 00:03:25,739 I got research for my show, 76 00:03:25,839 --> 00:03:28,141 and I have a fundraiser to host. 77 00:03:28,242 --> 00:03:29,443 -I don't have time for this BS. -LUCIOUS: Do me a favor. 78 00:03:29,543 --> 00:03:31,379 Have the movers move these boxes 79 00:03:31,479 --> 00:03:32,446 into whatever room Cookie wants. 80 00:03:32,546 --> 00:03:35,349 Juanita, ignore him. He's on his period. 81 00:03:35,383 --> 00:03:37,618 Why don't y'all just call me when you've made up your mind 82 00:03:37,718 --> 00:03:38,886 about what you really want to do? 83 00:03:38,986 --> 00:03:40,254 Nobody asked for-- 84 00:03:40,354 --> 00:03:41,289 COOKIE: Nobody asked you nothing, Juanita. 85 00:03:41,389 --> 00:03:43,257 Thank you. Bye-bye. 86 00:03:43,357 --> 00:03:45,659 * 87 00:03:45,759 --> 00:03:49,096 That one-legged fool holds grudges like a toddler. 88 00:03:49,129 --> 00:03:51,465 Hmm. 89 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:54,935 You talked a great deal about Lucious. 90 00:03:55,035 --> 00:03:58,272 So, if Lucious is, in your words, 91 00:03:58,372 --> 00:04:02,776 the problem, why are you fighting so hard 92 00:04:02,810 --> 00:04:05,346 to stay in the house with him? 93 00:04:05,446 --> 00:04:07,848 Well, because Empire built that house. 94 00:04:07,948 --> 00:04:09,350 Damn right. 95 00:04:09,450 --> 00:04:13,354 And I built Empire, so that makes it my damn house. 96 00:04:13,454 --> 00:04:16,890 And Andre is there with my new grandbaby, 97 00:04:16,924 --> 00:04:18,659 and I'm not going nowhere this time. 98 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:20,994 That's the family house, and I shouldn't have to leave. 99 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:23,130 Nope, not this time. Mm-mm. 100 00:04:23,230 --> 00:04:25,599 So, it's not Lucious that's keeping you there? 101 00:04:25,699 --> 00:04:26,967 No. 102 00:04:27,067 --> 00:04:28,502 I didn't miss his ass when he was gone. 103 00:04:29,970 --> 00:04:33,641 You know, when we were young, my sister Carol brought home 104 00:04:33,674 --> 00:04:36,644 this little mangy lost dog, 105 00:04:36,744 --> 00:04:39,112 and that little thing just, "Yap, yap, yap, yap." 106 00:04:39,212 --> 00:04:41,649 I just--and he had nasty fur 107 00:04:41,749 --> 00:04:43,384 that he got all over everything. 108 00:04:43,484 --> 00:04:47,688 And when his owner finally came and got him, 109 00:04:47,721 --> 00:04:49,557 I kind of missed him. 110 00:04:49,657 --> 00:04:51,224 You know, like that. 111 00:04:51,325 --> 00:04:53,661 DR. WICK: Okay, so you're comparing your husband, 112 00:04:53,761 --> 00:04:55,463 the man you married twice, the father of your children 113 00:04:55,563 --> 00:04:57,498 with whom you built Empire 114 00:04:57,598 --> 00:05:00,934 to a mangy dog? 115 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:02,536 And I'm being nice. 116 00:05:02,636 --> 00:05:05,339 But see, you would understand if you met him. 117 00:05:05,439 --> 00:05:06,540 Okay. 118 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:08,642 Let's discuss setting up 119 00:05:08,742 --> 00:05:11,211 some clear and healthy boundaries 120 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:13,280 while you and your mangy dog... 121 00:05:13,313 --> 00:05:14,214 Mm-hmm. 122 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:15,483 Are under the same roof. 123 00:05:17,885 --> 00:05:21,188 (upbeat hip-hop music) 124 00:05:21,288 --> 00:05:28,161 * 125 00:05:36,036 --> 00:05:37,571 LUCIOUS: Philly Street. 126 00:05:37,671 --> 00:05:40,874 How you doing, brother? 127 00:05:40,908 --> 00:05:43,110 PHILLY STREET: Huh. 128 00:05:43,210 --> 00:05:45,446 You kicked me out of your movie. 129 00:05:45,546 --> 00:05:48,015 Now you come all the way down here to rub it in my face? 130 00:05:48,181 --> 00:05:51,284 No, you just popped up out of the middle of nowhere. 131 00:05:51,385 --> 00:05:53,020 What was that about? 132 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:55,255 Everybody knows there wouldn't be no Lucious Lyon 133 00:05:55,288 --> 00:05:56,457 if it wasn't for Philly Street. 134 00:05:56,557 --> 00:05:58,291 Oh, you think so, huh? 135 00:05:58,392 --> 00:06:00,394 Oh, I know so. 136 00:06:00,494 --> 00:06:03,731 (tense music) 137 00:06:03,831 --> 00:06:06,299 Now I'm spitting with you. (chuckles) 138 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:09,837 Lucious, I was locked up for a dub. 139 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:12,706 I been let that go. 140 00:06:12,806 --> 00:06:14,875 But this movie, that's your job, man. 141 00:06:14,975 --> 00:06:17,611 Do whatever the hell you choose. 142 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:18,779 But I am honored that you took the time 143 00:06:18,879 --> 00:06:20,714 to come down and see me. 144 00:06:20,814 --> 00:06:22,716 (chuckles) 145 00:06:22,750 --> 00:06:25,285 Ain't you full of surprises, man? 146 00:06:25,385 --> 00:06:26,754 I thought I was gonna come down here; 147 00:06:26,854 --> 00:06:27,755 you'd be all-- 148 00:06:27,855 --> 00:06:29,256 Bent out of shape, 149 00:06:29,356 --> 00:06:30,991 'cause you blew up when I was locked up? 150 00:06:31,091 --> 00:06:32,726 Hell no. 151 00:06:32,826 --> 00:06:35,095 I meant no disrespect, man. 152 00:06:35,195 --> 00:06:38,365 It's just this is the Lucious Lyon legacy. 153 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:40,801 Philly Street deserves his own damn movie, man. 154 00:06:40,901 --> 00:06:42,503 Nah. 155 00:06:42,603 --> 00:06:45,439 Lucious, there's not one day that I don't regret 156 00:06:45,539 --> 00:06:48,075 laying that boy Khalil down for robbing me. 157 00:06:48,175 --> 00:06:50,110 He got me for a mil. 158 00:06:52,279 --> 00:06:53,747 But, man, if I wouldn't have picked up that gun 159 00:06:53,847 --> 00:06:55,649 and pulled that trigger, 160 00:06:55,749 --> 00:06:57,350 I could have got that back! 161 00:06:57,451 --> 00:07:00,253 Lucious, I could have got that back 100 times. 162 00:07:01,655 --> 00:07:04,124 That's on me. 163 00:07:04,224 --> 00:07:07,127 Look here, man. 164 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:09,497 I want you to come by the studio. 165 00:07:09,597 --> 00:07:11,131 And you and me, we gonna chop it up 166 00:07:11,231 --> 00:07:12,500 in front of them boards the way we should have done 167 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:13,834 a long time ago. 168 00:07:13,934 --> 00:07:16,436 -For real? -Real talk. 169 00:07:16,537 --> 00:07:18,271 (exhales deeply) 170 00:07:18,305 --> 00:07:19,439 Thank you, man. 171 00:07:19,540 --> 00:07:20,608 You're welcome. 172 00:07:20,708 --> 00:07:23,010 (emotional music) 173 00:07:23,110 --> 00:07:24,712 * 174 00:07:26,346 --> 00:07:28,281 ANDRE: Tiana's departure hurts, 175 00:07:28,381 --> 00:07:30,484 but it also affords us new opportunities. 176 00:07:30,584 --> 00:07:32,252 We need to fast track Treasure's album. 177 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,987 She's poised to be an even bigger star than Tiana. 178 00:07:34,087 --> 00:07:35,856 Wait, Treasure ain't no way near ready. 179 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:37,390 We still have a few tracks to record. 180 00:07:37,491 --> 00:07:38,659 Let's get her in the studio today and knock it out. 181 00:07:38,759 --> 00:07:40,360 LUCIOUS: Wait, hold on. 182 00:07:40,460 --> 00:07:42,696 Forgive me for interrupting, son, 183 00:07:42,796 --> 00:07:47,034 but why have we moved up Treasure's release date? 184 00:07:48,569 --> 00:07:51,404 Jamal's in London, and Hakeem is filming. 185 00:07:51,505 --> 00:07:53,140 But to the audience, 186 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:54,708 that's gonna look like we replaced 187 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:56,644 our most beloved female artist 188 00:07:56,744 --> 00:07:58,512 with just another female artist. 189 00:07:58,612 --> 00:07:59,880 Looking at the marketplace 190 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:01,882 and our competitor's release schedule, Pop, 191 00:08:01,915 --> 00:08:03,651 well, this is the best move. 192 00:08:03,751 --> 00:08:04,852 No, no, no, no. 193 00:08:04,952 --> 00:08:06,854 We never go chasing after competitors. 194 00:08:06,954 --> 00:08:09,022 We lead the pack. 195 00:08:09,122 --> 00:08:11,992 What we need to do is go with Devon, something new. 196 00:08:12,092 --> 00:08:14,928 Um, everybody take ten, please. 197 00:08:22,936 --> 00:08:25,606 Empire is breaking records worldwide 198 00:08:25,706 --> 00:08:26,940 and on my watch, okay? 199 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:28,576 So, you can trust me. 200 00:08:28,609 --> 00:08:31,278 No, no, I know, and I'm so proud 201 00:08:31,378 --> 00:08:33,781 of how you've led this company while I was gone. 202 00:08:33,881 --> 00:08:35,448 I appreciate that Pop, okay? 203 00:08:35,549 --> 00:08:37,851 But Treasure has a massive following. 204 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:39,252 There's no controversy surrounding her. 205 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:40,721 Her metrics mirror Tiana's. 206 00:08:40,821 --> 00:08:41,955 Metrics, metrics. 207 00:08:42,055 --> 00:08:43,924 My God, you sound like Kingsley. 208 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:45,793 I mean, I taught you better than that. 209 00:08:45,893 --> 00:08:48,762 Look, why don't we have a little contest? 210 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:50,097 Now, we'll have Treasure and Devon 211 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,265 both record the same single, 212 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:55,135 and we'll put it out and see what the fans like. 213 00:08:55,235 --> 00:08:56,570 So whoever gets the most streams, 214 00:08:56,604 --> 00:08:58,138 gets Tiana's release date? 215 00:08:58,238 --> 00:09:02,109 That is if you're up for a little father-son challenge. 216 00:09:02,209 --> 00:09:03,977 Always. 217 00:09:04,077 --> 00:09:06,947 (dramatic music) 218 00:09:12,152 --> 00:09:13,220 ("Threat" plays) 219 00:09:13,320 --> 00:09:15,088 GISELLE: Bossy is bold. 220 00:09:15,188 --> 00:09:17,625 It's bracing. It's badass. 221 00:09:17,725 --> 00:09:18,992 It's a brave new venture. 222 00:09:19,092 --> 00:09:21,328 It's truly a first for women in music. 223 00:09:21,428 --> 00:09:25,398 Bossy is bank, which is why I'm proud to say 224 00:09:25,432 --> 00:09:27,601 Bossy Media is my brand-new home. 225 00:09:27,701 --> 00:09:29,469 * Trying to settle the score 226 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:32,740 GISELLE: Tiana is a phenomenal talent. 227 00:09:32,773 --> 00:09:36,276 We are proud to have this iconic female artist 228 00:09:36,376 --> 00:09:38,712 as our premiere act. 229 00:09:38,746 --> 00:09:40,080 Lala is her name, 230 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:42,315 Our debut artist who's unlike anything 231 00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:43,450 you've ever heard. 232 00:09:43,550 --> 00:09:45,485 She's fresh talent who allows Bossy 233 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:47,354 to curate our own stage. 234 00:09:47,454 --> 00:09:48,956 So watch out, world. 235 00:09:49,056 --> 00:09:52,392 * Apologize if you think my beauty is a threat * 236 00:09:52,425 --> 00:09:53,761 "Bad or Bossy"? 237 00:09:53,861 --> 00:09:55,128 -What the hell is this? -Just... 238 00:09:55,228 --> 00:09:56,697 turn it off, please. 239 00:09:56,797 --> 00:09:59,432 How did an exclusive turn into a bashing? 240 00:09:59,532 --> 00:10:01,434 Well, actually, I really blame them, 241 00:10:01,534 --> 00:10:03,871 the way you out here trotting around Empire's ex 242 00:10:03,971 --> 00:10:05,338 as if we're breaking brand-new ground. 243 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:07,307 Becky, we talked about this. 244 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:10,210 Tiana was the get we needed to kick our girl-boss goals 245 00:10:10,310 --> 00:10:11,812 into high gear. 246 00:10:11,912 --> 00:10:14,381 It is not a good look when the two women in charge 247 00:10:14,481 --> 00:10:15,615 aren't on the same page. 248 00:10:15,716 --> 00:10:16,817 Oh, okay, then won't you tell me 249 00:10:16,917 --> 00:10:18,819 what is a good look, then, sis? 250 00:10:18,919 --> 00:10:21,955 Because it certainly is not the cover art that you chose 251 00:10:21,989 --> 00:10:23,523 for Lala's album. 252 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,558 Well, it definitely isn't those three interns you hired 253 00:10:25,659 --> 00:10:27,728 who work about as hard as Lala sings. 254 00:10:27,828 --> 00:10:30,030 All right, I'm gonna take an early lunch. 255 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:31,965 Come on. 256 00:10:32,065 --> 00:10:33,400 What are you doing, running away? 257 00:10:33,500 --> 00:10:35,669 -We have to talk this out. -BECKY: Uh-uh. 258 00:10:35,703 --> 00:10:38,338 I need to go before I say something disrespectful 259 00:10:38,438 --> 00:10:39,572 to my elders. 260 00:10:41,208 --> 00:10:43,176 Elders? Really, sis? 261 00:10:43,276 --> 00:10:45,578 (stomping) 262 00:10:47,347 --> 00:10:50,283 (soft R&B music) 263 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:54,154 * Lately, you've been up to your neck in stress * 264 00:10:54,254 --> 00:10:56,189 So, what do you think? 265 00:10:56,289 --> 00:10:58,759 Yours to record, a bona fide Empire hit. 266 00:10:58,859 --> 00:11:01,428 Yeah, written for Tiana, right? 267 00:11:01,528 --> 00:11:03,530 * World up on your shoulders 268 00:11:03,563 --> 00:11:04,832 * Breaking you down 269 00:11:04,932 --> 00:11:06,867 (music stops) 270 00:11:06,967 --> 00:11:09,002 I'd like you to record this as your first single. 271 00:11:09,102 --> 00:11:11,238 I don't wanna clout chase off of her leftovers. 272 00:11:11,338 --> 00:11:12,272 I'm my own artist. 273 00:11:12,372 --> 00:11:14,041 And an incredible one. 274 00:11:14,141 --> 00:11:16,844 Which is Empire is prepared to put all resources 275 00:11:16,877 --> 00:11:18,045 behind your debut. 276 00:11:18,145 --> 00:11:20,580 A hit single, appearances, promotions... 277 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,249 It's because you can do with this song 278 00:11:22,349 --> 00:11:23,516 what Tiana couldn't. 279 00:11:23,616 --> 00:11:25,218 You can elevate it. 280 00:11:26,519 --> 00:11:28,621 I just wanna elevate music that tells my story 281 00:11:28,722 --> 00:11:31,258 and my sound, you know? 282 00:11:31,291 --> 00:11:33,293 I want that for you too, which is also why 283 00:11:33,393 --> 00:11:35,295 I've already set up your session. 284 00:11:35,395 --> 00:11:36,596 The sooner you record, 285 00:11:36,696 --> 00:11:39,032 the sooner your album's released. 286 00:11:39,132 --> 00:11:41,935 (solemn music) 287 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,370 * 288 00:11:43,403 --> 00:11:45,305 Porsha's waiting for you in studio three. 289 00:11:45,405 --> 00:11:46,740 Oh, I'm not done here. 290 00:11:46,840 --> 00:11:47,908 Yeah, but he is. 291 00:11:48,008 --> 00:11:50,243 (scoffs) 292 00:11:52,479 --> 00:11:54,214 Hey, Juanita. Ooh, that look good. 293 00:11:54,314 --> 00:11:55,548 Hi, Ms. Cookie. 294 00:11:57,450 --> 00:11:58,786 Uh, Juanita... 295 00:11:58,886 --> 00:11:59,953 Yes? 296 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:01,654 What the hell is this? 297 00:12:01,755 --> 00:12:03,991 Mr. Lucious said anything with his name on it 298 00:12:04,091 --> 00:12:05,658 was off limits, 299 00:12:05,759 --> 00:12:07,394 and he left very strict instructions. 300 00:12:07,494 --> 00:12:09,763 The horseradish? 301 00:12:09,863 --> 00:12:10,964 (Cookie scoffs) 302 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,000 He's so petty. 303 00:12:14,601 --> 00:12:16,669 You can tell Mr. Lucious 304 00:12:16,770 --> 00:12:20,107 that he can kiss my black ass. 305 00:12:20,207 --> 00:12:21,775 Is everything all right, Cookie? 306 00:12:21,875 --> 00:12:22,776 Ooh! 307 00:12:22,876 --> 00:12:24,144 Everything is perfect 308 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:25,913 now that my little angel is here. 309 00:12:25,946 --> 00:12:27,480 (Cookie sniffs) 310 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:29,582 Walker is getting ready for his first wellness checkup. 311 00:12:29,682 --> 00:12:30,683 Oh. 312 00:12:30,784 --> 00:12:32,285 Have you seen Andre? 313 00:12:32,385 --> 00:12:33,954 He was supposed to meet us here and he's late. 314 00:12:34,054 --> 00:12:35,122 Oh, you know that boy. 315 00:12:35,222 --> 00:12:36,289 He's probably already at the doctor's office 316 00:12:36,389 --> 00:12:37,991 waiting for y'all. 317 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:38,959 If you hear from him, tell him that we had to go. 318 00:12:39,059 --> 00:12:40,227 COOKIE: Okay. 319 00:12:40,260 --> 00:12:43,363 Uh, really, Juanita, right in my face? 320 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:45,966 Well, Mr. Lucious said 321 00:12:46,066 --> 00:12:47,367 that Teri and Walker were on his list. 322 00:12:47,467 --> 00:12:50,470 Oh, you finna end up on my list. 323 00:12:50,570 --> 00:12:51,604 You his hitman now? 324 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:55,142 I'm sorry, Cookie. That's... 325 00:12:55,242 --> 00:12:56,509 (sighs) 326 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,946 Let's just hope Andre didn't get petty 327 00:12:59,046 --> 00:13:00,347 from his father. 328 00:13:00,447 --> 00:13:02,850 He already got cra--never mind. 329 00:13:02,950 --> 00:13:04,551 Have a good day. 330 00:13:04,651 --> 00:13:05,485 -Thank you, Cookie. -COOKIE: Mm-hmm. 331 00:13:08,355 --> 00:13:12,159 (soft R&B music) 332 00:13:12,259 --> 00:13:14,895 * I know your world is moving fast, but * 333 00:13:14,995 --> 00:13:18,498 * Let me put you in cruise 334 00:13:18,598 --> 00:13:20,467 * Enjoy the ride 335 00:13:20,567 --> 00:13:23,203 * Let me kick back with you 336 00:13:23,236 --> 00:13:24,237 BACKUP SINGERS: * Let me kick back with you 337 00:13:24,337 --> 00:13:25,405 Okay, that's hot. 338 00:13:25,505 --> 00:13:26,473 Turn it up just a little bit more. 339 00:13:26,573 --> 00:13:28,141 I got you, mommy. I got you. 340 00:13:28,241 --> 00:13:30,878 * Cruise 341 00:13:30,978 --> 00:13:32,312 * Let me get you right 342 00:13:32,412 --> 00:13:34,347 * You deserve to feel cool 343 00:13:34,447 --> 00:13:35,648 BACKUP SINGERS: * Baby 344 00:13:35,682 --> 00:13:37,350 Cut, cut. I'm sorry. 345 00:13:37,450 --> 00:13:39,686 I'm not feeling this whack-ass track. 346 00:13:39,786 --> 00:13:41,588 Here we go. 347 00:13:43,190 --> 00:13:44,858 Can you give us a sec? 348 00:13:44,958 --> 00:13:46,193 Not a problem. 349 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,463 (sighs) 350 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:52,165 (door opens) 351 00:13:52,265 --> 00:13:54,201 -You know what I'm not feeling? -(door closes) 352 00:13:54,301 --> 00:13:55,502 Your whack-ass attitude. 353 00:13:55,602 --> 00:13:56,904 But guess what. I'm here anyway. 354 00:13:57,004 --> 00:13:58,371 You wanna know why? 355 00:13:58,471 --> 00:14:00,340 Because I got a lot to prove as a new A&R. 356 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:02,209 Okay, and I have a lot to prove as a new artist. 357 00:14:02,309 --> 00:14:03,710 Keep playing with Andre, and he gonna cancel 358 00:14:03,743 --> 00:14:04,677 the both of our asses. 359 00:14:04,777 --> 00:14:05,879 Porsha, listen. 360 00:14:05,979 --> 00:14:07,514 All I'm trying to say is that 361 00:14:07,614 --> 00:14:09,349 when the fans hear this song, 362 00:14:09,449 --> 00:14:11,218 they're gonna know that Empire just threw me 363 00:14:11,318 --> 00:14:13,053 one of Tiana's tracks, because she flew the coop. 364 00:14:13,153 --> 00:14:14,521 And that's not okay. 365 00:14:14,621 --> 00:14:15,755 It's creative suicide. 366 00:14:15,855 --> 00:14:17,357 Then breathe some life into this joint. 367 00:14:17,390 --> 00:14:19,792 I can play with the track, throw some bass on it, 368 00:14:19,893 --> 00:14:20,961 and you can make it your own. 369 00:14:21,061 --> 00:14:21,962 Okay. 370 00:14:22,062 --> 00:14:23,196 -Okay? -Yeah. 371 00:14:23,296 --> 00:14:24,197 DEVON: * Let me put you 372 00:14:24,297 --> 00:14:27,267 * In cruise 373 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:33,340 * Enjoy the ride, let me kick back with you * 374 00:14:33,373 --> 00:14:37,945 * Late night feelings on cruise * 375 00:14:38,045 --> 00:14:39,779 * Let me get you right 376 00:14:39,879 --> 00:14:43,616 * You deserve to feel cool 377 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:45,285 * All these good vibes 378 00:14:45,318 --> 00:14:49,822 * We can put that on cruise 379 00:14:49,923 --> 00:14:51,158 BACKUP SINGERS: * Cruise 380 00:14:51,258 --> 00:14:54,094 Glad you could make it. 381 00:14:54,194 --> 00:14:56,729 (sighs) What else did I have to do? 382 00:14:56,829 --> 00:14:58,598 DEVON: * To catch all your fears 383 00:14:58,698 --> 00:15:01,534 * And for every day goes by 384 00:15:01,568 --> 00:15:03,436 PHILLY STREET: Oh, that boy phenomenal. 385 00:15:03,536 --> 00:15:05,572 Where'd you find him? 386 00:15:05,672 --> 00:15:08,341 Actually, in a junkyard. 387 00:15:08,441 --> 00:15:09,809 DEVON: * Wearing wings 388 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,844 Have a seat, man. 389 00:15:11,945 --> 00:15:16,716 DEVON: * I can put you in cruise 390 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:18,251 * Enjoy the ride 391 00:15:18,351 --> 00:15:20,453 * And let me kick back with you * 392 00:15:20,553 --> 00:15:23,256 Man, it's been a while 393 00:15:23,356 --> 00:15:25,758 since I've been in a lab. 394 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:29,462 I can't lie. I miss it. 395 00:15:29,562 --> 00:15:33,166 DEVON: * You deserve to feel cool 396 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:34,634 * All these good vibes 397 00:15:34,734 --> 00:15:37,370 * I can put it on cruise 398 00:15:37,470 --> 00:15:40,640 Yo, why don't you throw some harmonies on that junk? 399 00:15:40,673 --> 00:15:42,709 Why don't you do it? 400 00:15:42,809 --> 00:15:44,978 Seriously? 401 00:15:45,112 --> 00:15:48,115 Absolutely. 402 00:15:48,215 --> 00:15:49,983 Youngblood could use a little old school, 403 00:15:50,083 --> 00:15:51,318 don't you think? 404 00:15:51,418 --> 00:15:52,652 Yeah. 405 00:15:52,752 --> 00:15:55,655 And if it works out, 406 00:15:55,688 --> 00:15:58,191 I always could use another hit-maker on the squad. 407 00:15:58,291 --> 00:16:01,694 DEVON: * Late night feelings on cruise * 408 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:02,729 BACKUP SINGERS: * I'll get you right 409 00:16:02,829 --> 00:16:04,131 * Every time, baby 410 00:16:04,231 --> 00:16:05,132 DEVON: * Let me get you right 411 00:16:05,232 --> 00:16:07,167 * You deserve to feel cool 412 00:16:07,267 --> 00:16:08,068 BACKUP SINGERS: * Girl, you deserve it 413 00:16:08,168 --> 00:16:09,536 * You deserve it 414 00:16:09,569 --> 00:16:10,503 DEVON: * All these good vibes 415 00:16:10,603 --> 00:16:12,405 * I can put it on cruise 416 00:16:12,505 --> 00:16:15,142 * 417 00:16:15,242 --> 00:16:17,244 * Cruise 418 00:16:17,344 --> 00:16:18,878 * Yeah, yeah 419 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:20,180 -* I just wanna cruise -(music stops) 420 00:16:20,280 --> 00:16:23,050 Now, I'm sure you guys can all agree 421 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:24,751 we've just witnessed another Empire classic 422 00:16:24,851 --> 00:16:25,918 in the making. 423 00:16:26,019 --> 00:16:27,220 So let's get this-- 424 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:28,555 Just dump it right there on the table, fellas, 425 00:16:28,655 --> 00:16:29,889 right in the middle. 426 00:16:29,989 --> 00:16:32,592 -Hello, everybody! -Wait, what are you doing? 427 00:16:32,692 --> 00:16:34,061 COOKIE: Christmas has come early. 428 00:16:34,161 --> 00:16:36,396 You get a Gucci. You got Prada, girl! 429 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:38,231 Take your pick. There's Gucci. 430 00:16:38,265 --> 00:16:40,200 Oh, baby, that'll look good on you, honey. 431 00:16:40,300 --> 00:16:42,535 -Go ahead, make yourself... -Everybody, out, out. 432 00:16:42,635 --> 00:16:44,037 -Everybody, out right now. -COOKIE: Okay, everybody, out. 433 00:16:44,137 --> 00:16:45,105 LUCIOUS: Out! 434 00:16:45,205 --> 00:16:46,673 "Everybody out." 435 00:16:46,773 --> 00:16:48,007 Why didn't you take them Gucci shoes? 436 00:16:48,108 --> 00:16:49,609 They match your jacket. 437 00:16:49,709 --> 00:16:51,744 Have you lost your damn mind? 438 00:16:51,778 --> 00:16:53,880 I might have. 439 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:55,748 You don't want my stuff in the house, Lucious, 440 00:16:55,848 --> 00:16:58,551 so I figured your stuff is better off here 441 00:16:58,651 --> 00:17:00,053 in your Empire. 442 00:17:00,153 --> 00:17:01,554 Let me tell you something, Lucious. 443 00:17:01,654 --> 00:17:03,856 You don't wanna feel like a stranger in our house. 444 00:17:03,956 --> 00:17:06,326 That's fine, but I will be damned 445 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:09,229 if I'm made to feel like I don't belong there. 446 00:17:09,329 --> 00:17:11,298 (dramatic music) 447 00:17:11,398 --> 00:17:13,466 Now, pick up your peg leg and match your suit, 448 00:17:13,566 --> 00:17:15,402 you damn pirate. 449 00:17:15,502 --> 00:17:21,541 * 450 00:17:28,081 --> 00:17:29,216 (girls laugh) 451 00:17:29,316 --> 00:17:30,983 (sultry music) 452 00:17:31,084 --> 00:17:32,719 * 453 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:35,455 (laughter) 454 00:17:35,555 --> 00:17:37,424 * 455 00:17:37,524 --> 00:17:39,426 What gives? 456 00:17:39,526 --> 00:17:40,793 Apparently, you do. 457 00:17:40,893 --> 00:17:43,463 A lot, according to Hey Girl Hey. 458 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:47,367 * 459 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,669 "Devon 'swangs' that 'thang'"? 460 00:17:49,769 --> 00:17:51,338 (scoffs) 461 00:17:51,438 --> 00:17:52,772 I don't even get down like that. 462 00:17:52,872 --> 00:17:54,774 You rocking and knocking somebody boots up in here. 463 00:17:54,874 --> 00:17:57,310 And it's not your girl Tiana, so... 464 00:17:57,410 --> 00:18:00,313 Wait, hold up. 465 00:18:00,347 --> 00:18:02,749 That's not--that's not even me. 466 00:18:02,849 --> 00:18:03,750 Okay. 467 00:18:03,850 --> 00:18:05,852 I'm not mad if it is. Are you, sis? 468 00:18:05,952 --> 00:18:07,086 No, not at all. 469 00:18:07,187 --> 00:18:10,657 I mean, Tiana might be, but I'm good. 470 00:18:13,793 --> 00:18:15,462 I don't get how a video of me goes viral, 471 00:18:15,495 --> 00:18:17,364 and it's not even me. 472 00:18:17,464 --> 00:18:19,132 LUCIOUS: Listen, you just gotta understand 473 00:18:19,232 --> 00:18:22,502 that nobody in this room is above a little controversy. 474 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:24,137 I swear on my life. 475 00:18:24,237 --> 00:18:25,938 I don't need to pimp my junk to sell records. 476 00:18:26,038 --> 00:18:27,507 My music speaks for itself. 477 00:18:27,607 --> 00:18:28,808 One would hope. 478 00:18:28,841 --> 00:18:30,277 LUCIOUS: I've got the head of tech 479 00:18:30,377 --> 00:18:33,313 working overtime trying to figure out 480 00:18:33,413 --> 00:18:35,315 who's behind this whole thing, and I bet you 481 00:18:35,415 --> 00:18:37,950 it's some little kid up in Russia 482 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:39,952 doing the whole damn thing. 483 00:18:40,052 --> 00:18:42,322 But Publicity has put out a statement. 484 00:18:42,355 --> 00:18:44,491 All you need to do is just keep working on your music, 485 00:18:44,591 --> 00:18:46,159 and this whole thing is gonna blow over. 486 00:18:46,259 --> 00:18:48,161 -I promise you. -Of course. 487 00:18:48,261 --> 00:18:50,163 -Just fix it. -I will. 488 00:18:50,263 --> 00:18:53,566 You'll be all right, man. I been through worse. 489 00:18:55,168 --> 00:18:57,937 (curious music) 490 00:18:57,970 --> 00:19:00,173 So, the Russians are not only trying 491 00:19:00,273 --> 00:19:03,142 to undermine our democracy; they're trying to derail Devon? 492 00:19:03,243 --> 00:19:07,547 Well, if the goal was to derail Devon, 493 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:09,249 they have failed miserably, 494 00:19:09,349 --> 00:19:12,285 because he's about to become a household name 495 00:19:12,319 --> 00:19:14,754 and his single... 496 00:19:14,854 --> 00:19:18,391 it's already breaking the Top 10 as we speak. 497 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:20,527 How's your Treasure doing? 498 00:19:20,627 --> 00:19:22,762 * 499 00:19:22,862 --> 00:19:25,031 (peaceful music) 500 00:19:25,064 --> 00:19:26,666 CANDACE: Hmm. 501 00:19:26,766 --> 00:19:29,769 "Visuge" steaming, Cookie, really? 502 00:19:29,869 --> 00:19:30,703 All right, sis, we really could have 503 00:19:30,803 --> 00:19:32,439 rescheduled the fundraiser meeting. 504 00:19:32,539 --> 00:19:34,207 Okay, look, both of y'all. 505 00:19:34,307 --> 00:19:36,509 I said that I have research for hot topics, okay, 506 00:19:36,609 --> 00:19:38,345 while we finalize the fundraising details, 507 00:19:38,378 --> 00:19:39,279 all right? 508 00:19:39,379 --> 00:19:40,680 Don't burn out on me now. 509 00:19:40,780 --> 00:19:41,914 No, it's kind of hard to do that 510 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:43,716 when you feel like you got fire up your coo-- 511 00:19:43,816 --> 00:19:45,051 ALL: Ooh. 512 00:19:45,151 --> 00:19:46,953 -(Candace laughs) -Ooh. 513 00:19:47,053 --> 00:19:50,122 I mean, sis, she getting real ready down there. 514 00:19:50,223 --> 00:19:51,424 You sure you're not prepping 515 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:52,725 for a little Tea Talk with Lucious? 516 00:19:52,759 --> 00:19:54,861 -CANDACE: Ooh. -Child, please. 517 00:19:54,961 --> 00:19:57,029 Me and that man haven't two-stepped to the same beat 518 00:19:57,129 --> 00:19:58,931 in...in a minute 519 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:01,100 Anyway, he won't forgive me, so... 520 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:02,869 Shouldn't he be seeking forgiveness 521 00:20:02,969 --> 00:20:04,471 for what he put you through? 522 00:20:04,571 --> 00:20:05,638 Hmm? 523 00:20:05,738 --> 00:20:08,040 Yeah, well, my therapist said... 524 00:20:08,074 --> 00:20:08,975 Excuse you. 525 00:20:09,075 --> 00:20:10,710 Therapist? 526 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:13,313 Yes, I'm seeing a therapist, bitches. 527 00:20:13,413 --> 00:20:15,982 But, sis, you dumped Lucious' clothes all over Empire. 528 00:20:16,082 --> 00:20:17,950 I'm not too sure the therapy is working. 529 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:21,087 It is called setting healthy boundaries, okay? 530 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:23,390 I'm not so sure that's what your therapist meant. 531 00:20:23,490 --> 00:20:24,791 You need to take time for yourself. 532 00:20:24,891 --> 00:20:26,459 Stop working so hard, 533 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:28,728 and get out of that vicious cycle with Lucious. 534 00:20:28,828 --> 00:20:29,829 CAROL: Hmm. 535 00:20:29,929 --> 00:20:32,231 Sis, the cycle is called marriage, 536 00:20:32,332 --> 00:20:34,734 and it wouldn't be so vicious if she would just admit 537 00:20:34,767 --> 00:20:36,436 she wants Lucious back. 538 00:20:36,536 --> 00:20:38,305 You know the man loves her dirty drawers 539 00:20:38,405 --> 00:20:39,972 no matter how much he acts out. 540 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:41,341 But it's not healthy. 541 00:20:41,508 --> 00:20:43,443 All of this back-and-forth, 542 00:20:43,543 --> 00:20:45,845 it's like their twisted version of foreplay. 543 00:20:45,945 --> 00:20:47,780 Why are y'all two sitting up here, 544 00:20:47,814 --> 00:20:50,016 talking about me like I'm not in the room? 545 00:20:50,116 --> 00:20:51,418 Well. 546 00:20:51,518 --> 00:20:53,753 All I got to say, sis, is you need to kick back 547 00:20:53,853 --> 00:20:55,288 and enjoy the steam, 548 00:20:55,388 --> 00:20:57,790 because that girl is about to go on a bumpy-ass ride. 549 00:20:57,890 --> 00:20:59,492 Mm. 550 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:01,528 -You still a slut. -(laughs) 551 00:21:01,628 --> 00:21:02,995 (refrigerator door opens) 552 00:21:03,029 --> 00:21:04,497 LUCIOUS: Ain't this a bitch. 553 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:05,932 There ain't nothing sweet in this damn house. 554 00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:08,601 (clatters) 555 00:21:10,202 --> 00:21:12,772 Walker's breast milk is probably not the answer 556 00:21:12,872 --> 00:21:14,507 you're looking for. 557 00:21:17,176 --> 00:21:20,680 Um...you might try being 558 00:21:20,780 --> 00:21:22,649 a little sweeter to Cookie. 559 00:21:22,749 --> 00:21:24,150 I promise you, darling, 560 00:21:24,250 --> 00:21:28,555 this is not a fight that you wanna pick sides with. 561 00:21:29,956 --> 00:21:32,559 Please, that's the last thing I wanna do. 562 00:21:36,329 --> 00:21:39,065 Now, she'd never admit this to you, 563 00:21:39,165 --> 00:21:41,233 but she missed you, everybody did, 564 00:21:41,334 --> 00:21:42,835 especially Andre. 565 00:21:44,070 --> 00:21:47,206 And then you came back like a tornado. 566 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:51,043 I...I wasn't expecting that. 567 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:53,312 Welcome to the Lyon pride. 568 00:21:54,847 --> 00:21:59,519 You know, Quincy's father was a lot like you. 569 00:22:00,587 --> 00:22:04,491 He was headstrong, yet sensitive. 570 00:22:04,591 --> 00:22:08,027 When he was hurt, instead of talking to me, 571 00:22:08,127 --> 00:22:09,729 he lashed out. 572 00:22:09,829 --> 00:22:14,434 And he didn't mean to, but he drove me away. 573 00:22:16,703 --> 00:22:20,607 Teri... 574 00:22:20,707 --> 00:22:23,876 I firmly believe that Andre lucked out with you. 575 00:22:23,976 --> 00:22:26,045 Oh. 576 00:22:26,078 --> 00:22:29,682 But unlike Quincy's father, 577 00:22:29,782 --> 00:22:32,018 I'm one of a kind. 578 00:22:32,118 --> 00:22:35,021 (dramatic music) 579 00:22:35,121 --> 00:22:39,592 * 580 00:22:39,626 --> 00:22:42,194 (upbeat music) 581 00:22:42,294 --> 00:22:45,197 (cheers and applause) 582 00:22:45,297 --> 00:22:47,033 * 583 00:22:47,133 --> 00:22:49,969 Cookie, thoughts on the Yoni craze? 584 00:22:50,069 --> 00:22:52,472 Well, this hot girl likes to keep it cool 585 00:22:52,572 --> 00:22:54,240 down under in the summer, honey. 586 00:22:54,273 --> 00:22:56,809 So all you girls out there trying to sell 587 00:22:56,909 --> 00:23:00,747 this Yoni steam dream, it was a nightmare, honey. 588 00:23:00,847 --> 00:23:02,048 (laughter) 589 00:23:02,148 --> 00:23:02,982 Can we please say a prayer 590 00:23:03,082 --> 00:23:04,417 for the real hot girl 591 00:23:04,517 --> 00:23:05,952 who's not having such a hot time right now: 592 00:23:06,052 --> 00:23:07,620 My new fav, Tiana? 593 00:23:07,654 --> 00:23:09,422 I mean, between the Left terrorizing her 594 00:23:09,522 --> 00:23:11,658 and this R&B star who is cheating on her 595 00:23:11,758 --> 00:23:13,626 in a video that I cannot take my eyes off of... 596 00:23:13,726 --> 00:23:15,261 Oh. 597 00:23:15,361 --> 00:23:17,797 So, let me get this straight. 598 00:23:17,897 --> 00:23:19,499 So, you can do without black people, 599 00:23:19,599 --> 00:23:22,869 but it's okay for you to fantasize 600 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:24,971 over the big, black-- 601 00:23:25,071 --> 00:23:28,407 I hear that we have a very special guest 602 00:23:28,508 --> 00:23:32,344 that's here to clear up the Devon sex tape controversy. 603 00:23:32,445 --> 00:23:34,747 Oh, very special. 604 00:23:34,847 --> 00:23:38,250 Please welcome to Tea Talk the founder of Empire, 605 00:23:38,284 --> 00:23:40,920 the legend himself, Lucious Lyon! 606 00:23:41,020 --> 00:23:42,789 (exciting music) 607 00:23:42,889 --> 00:23:44,356 (cheers and applause) 608 00:23:44,457 --> 00:23:45,692 Morning, ladies. 609 00:23:45,792 --> 00:23:47,293 * 610 00:23:47,393 --> 00:23:49,295 SPECTATOR: I love you, Lucious! 611 00:23:49,328 --> 00:23:50,429 How y'all doing? 612 00:23:50,530 --> 00:23:53,933 (cheers and applause) 613 00:23:54,033 --> 00:23:56,268 (tense music) 614 00:24:01,708 --> 00:24:02,975 Okay, let's get onto our next hot chocolate--um, 615 00:24:03,075 --> 00:24:07,146 topic of the day, and that is this sex tape. 616 00:24:07,179 --> 00:24:08,548 Is it a win for Devon? 617 00:24:08,648 --> 00:24:11,784 Um, what's a win for Devon is this new single. 618 00:24:11,884 --> 00:24:13,620 It's an absolute win for his fans. 619 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:16,723 Well, I think it's a shame that that boy's talent is being 620 00:24:16,823 --> 00:24:18,825 overshadowed by his pistol. 621 00:24:18,858 --> 00:24:20,326 (laughter) 622 00:24:20,426 --> 00:24:22,795 And it does cast quite a shadow. 623 00:24:22,895 --> 00:24:25,565 (laughter) 624 00:24:25,665 --> 00:24:28,367 When he say it's not him, I believe it's not him. 625 00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:30,703 Okay, well, then, that makes me wonder 626 00:24:30,803 --> 00:24:32,471 who faked the video. 627 00:24:32,505 --> 00:24:35,975 Devon, baby, if you're out there watching, 628 00:24:36,075 --> 00:24:40,312 you may wanna reconsider the record company you keep. 629 00:24:40,412 --> 00:24:43,149 Speaking of company, Lucious, 630 00:24:43,249 --> 00:24:45,952 how is losing Tiana affecting Empire? 631 00:24:45,985 --> 00:24:48,487 Artists do come and go from labels. 632 00:24:48,588 --> 00:24:50,857 Oh, oh, no, no, not superstars. 633 00:24:50,957 --> 00:24:54,426 See, Empire's loss is definitely Bossy Media's gain. 634 00:24:54,527 --> 00:24:55,662 Oh! 635 00:24:55,762 --> 00:24:57,429 They are also a sponsor 636 00:24:57,530 --> 00:24:59,165 for the Cookie Lyon Community Center Fundraiser 637 00:24:59,198 --> 00:25:00,166 I'm having this weekend. 638 00:25:00,266 --> 00:25:01,768 Yes! 639 00:25:01,868 --> 00:25:04,003 And I'm gonna stream live nationwide. 640 00:25:04,103 --> 00:25:06,172 And I still haven't received my invitation yet. 641 00:25:06,272 --> 00:25:08,507 Yes, and I'm waiting for your donation. 642 00:25:08,608 --> 00:25:10,342 But I bought the damn place, and without me, 643 00:25:10,442 --> 00:25:12,111 you wouldn't even have the fundraiser. 644 00:25:12,211 --> 00:25:14,747 What you're not gonna do, Lucious, is come up here 645 00:25:14,781 --> 00:25:17,449 and lay claim on my success, right, ladies? 646 00:25:17,550 --> 00:25:18,785 ALL: Yes! 647 00:25:18,885 --> 00:25:20,019 COOKIE: You know how men like to do that? 648 00:25:20,119 --> 00:25:21,387 Lift up their leg like a little dog 649 00:25:21,487 --> 00:25:22,555 on a fire hydrant. 650 00:25:22,655 --> 00:25:24,290 That's the last thing I'm trying to do. 651 00:25:24,390 --> 00:25:28,194 What I really wanna say is that at that fundraiser, 652 00:25:28,227 --> 00:25:31,631 we're gonna have Devon perform his single 653 00:25:31,731 --> 00:25:35,101 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly 654 00:25:35,201 --> 00:25:37,303 to the Cookie Lyon Community Center. 655 00:25:37,403 --> 00:25:39,772 (cheers and applause) 656 00:25:41,908 --> 00:25:44,276 That's a man. That's a good man. 657 00:25:44,376 --> 00:25:46,545 Generous. 658 00:25:50,049 --> 00:25:53,485 It's just that Giselle barely ever listens to me, 659 00:25:53,586 --> 00:25:55,521 and we disagree on everything. 660 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:57,289 And who thinks that Tiana needs to be 661 00:25:57,389 --> 00:25:58,591 the face of anything right now? 662 00:25:58,691 --> 00:26:00,326 -For real. -Okay, okay, all right, Becky. 663 00:26:00,426 --> 00:26:02,494 Did you not just see what Lucious did to me 664 00:26:02,595 --> 00:26:04,296 on national television? 665 00:26:04,396 --> 00:26:05,898 Hmm? 666 00:26:05,998 --> 00:26:08,467 -Oh, my God, Cookie, I'm... -COOKIE: Jeez. 667 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:11,070 I'm so sorry. 668 00:26:11,103 --> 00:26:14,273 I came all this way. Please focus on me. 669 00:26:14,373 --> 00:26:15,474 God. 670 00:26:15,574 --> 00:26:17,677 (exhales deeply) 671 00:26:17,777 --> 00:26:19,679 -Okay. -Sometimes... 672 00:26:19,779 --> 00:26:21,147 All right, all right. 673 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:23,315 So, you're freaking out, 'cause you're all in 674 00:26:23,349 --> 00:26:25,484 and this is all you got. 675 00:26:25,584 --> 00:26:28,788 Bossy is your dream, Becky. 676 00:26:28,888 --> 00:26:30,522 You can't give up without a fight. 677 00:26:30,623 --> 00:26:31,691 I'm just saying, like, am I wrong? 678 00:26:31,791 --> 00:26:33,592 Because we're a brand-new label, okay? 679 00:26:33,693 --> 00:26:37,096 We need to be launching fresh, new talent. 680 00:26:37,129 --> 00:26:40,032 Maybe I'm just not cut out for this. 681 00:26:40,132 --> 00:26:42,501 If it's that easy for you to walk away 682 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:46,673 from your investment, your sacrifices... 683 00:26:46,773 --> 00:26:48,607 then maybe the dream was never yours 684 00:26:48,708 --> 00:26:50,142 in the first place, Becky. 685 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:53,780 I really hate when you do this. 686 00:26:53,880 --> 00:26:55,181 What, tell the truth? 687 00:26:55,281 --> 00:26:57,850 -(laughs) -Yes, exactly. 688 00:26:59,986 --> 00:27:02,121 I have the best idea. 689 00:27:02,221 --> 00:27:05,858 Let me help Tiana on her road to recovery. 690 00:27:05,892 --> 00:27:08,828 Have her come and perform at my fundraiser. 691 00:27:08,928 --> 00:27:11,664 Okay, but that sounds like you think that I was wrong 692 00:27:11,764 --> 00:27:12,899 and that Giselle was right. 693 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:16,068 Becky, do you wanna be right, 694 00:27:16,168 --> 00:27:19,005 or do you wanna be a boss bitch? 695 00:27:21,173 --> 00:27:24,176 What exactly is stopping me from being a right boss bitch? 696 00:27:25,377 --> 00:27:26,578 Okay, I'ma leave that with you. 697 00:27:26,679 --> 00:27:28,981 I'm wrong? 698 00:27:33,552 --> 00:27:34,854 Well, well, well. 699 00:27:34,954 --> 00:27:36,889 Hello, Lucious. 700 00:27:36,989 --> 00:27:38,858 Your little reunion that you set up 701 00:27:38,958 --> 00:27:39,992 between me and Philly Street... 702 00:27:40,092 --> 00:27:41,227 Hmm? 703 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:42,394 It really paid off. 704 00:27:42,494 --> 00:27:44,063 The brother's pen game is tight, 705 00:27:44,163 --> 00:27:47,199 and so he's a producer here now at Empire. 706 00:27:47,233 --> 00:27:49,035 Really? 707 00:27:49,135 --> 00:27:51,904 What's wrong, Trace? You look stunned. 708 00:27:52,004 --> 00:27:53,339 Mm. 709 00:27:53,439 --> 00:27:55,374 You didn't cut Philly Street from the script 710 00:27:55,474 --> 00:27:56,743 because of his pen game. 711 00:27:56,843 --> 00:27:57,744 (sighs) 712 00:27:57,844 --> 00:28:00,112 Something in this piss ain't pure. 713 00:28:00,212 --> 00:28:02,949 You would know. Yours never was, was it? 714 00:28:04,283 --> 00:28:06,185 And by the way, if you're wondering, 715 00:28:06,285 --> 00:28:08,254 you're still not in the film. 716 00:28:08,354 --> 00:28:10,723 -(chuckles) -(clicks tongue) 717 00:28:10,823 --> 00:28:13,692 I'm the mother of your first-born child, Lucious. 718 00:28:13,793 --> 00:28:17,563 You can rewrite a script, but you can't rewrite history. 719 00:28:17,596 --> 00:28:19,866 Well, we all know that. 720 00:28:19,966 --> 00:28:23,870 The winner always writes history, 721 00:28:23,970 --> 00:28:26,538 and we agree that's me. 722 00:28:29,876 --> 00:28:33,245 (Lizzo's "Juice") 723 00:28:33,345 --> 00:28:38,885 * 724 00:28:38,985 --> 00:28:39,952 (laughs) 725 00:28:40,052 --> 00:28:42,254 Becky. Okay. 726 00:28:42,288 --> 00:28:43,655 LIZZO: * Ain't my fault 727 00:28:43,756 --> 00:28:45,291 * That I'm out here getting loose * 728 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:47,393 * Gotta blame it on the Goose * 729 00:28:47,493 --> 00:28:48,460 * Gotta blame it 730 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:50,162 That video is BS. 731 00:28:50,262 --> 00:28:52,164 I would never play you like that. 732 00:28:52,264 --> 00:28:54,066 I know you wouldn't. 733 00:28:54,166 --> 00:28:55,968 LIZZO: * I'm the pudding in the proof * 734 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:57,236 * Gotta blame it on my juice 735 00:28:57,269 --> 00:28:59,571 * Ya-ya-ee 736 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:01,273 * Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee 737 00:29:01,373 --> 00:29:03,810 * Ya-ya-ee, blame it on my juice * 738 00:29:03,910 --> 00:29:05,244 * Blame it, blame it on my juice * 739 00:29:05,344 --> 00:29:07,579 * Ya-ya-ee 740 00:29:07,679 --> 00:29:09,615 * Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee 741 00:29:09,715 --> 00:29:11,784 * Ya-ya-ee, blame it on my juice * 742 00:29:11,818 --> 00:29:13,152 * Blame it, blame it on my juice * 743 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:14,753 Right there. 744 00:29:14,854 --> 00:29:16,255 Oh, wow. Tracy's here. 745 00:29:16,355 --> 00:29:17,656 Uh, uh, uh. 746 00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:19,291 -Keep it classy. -Right. 747 00:29:19,391 --> 00:29:21,660 Tonight's about second chances. 748 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:24,496 I thought NA meetings were on Wednesdays. 749 00:29:24,530 --> 00:29:27,166 Really, Cookie? You owe me. 750 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:29,601 Take some singles, ladies. 751 00:29:29,701 --> 00:29:31,938 Let me talk to my friend Tracy here. 752 00:29:32,038 --> 00:29:33,973 (both fake laugh) 753 00:29:34,073 --> 00:29:35,942 How long you gonna hold that over me, huh? 754 00:29:36,042 --> 00:29:37,609 Besides, that debt's been paid, 755 00:29:37,709 --> 00:29:39,578 or aren't you enjoying running around Empire 756 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:40,779 like you belong? 757 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:43,515 Oh, honey, can't we just get along? 758 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:44,716 I mean, we have so much in common. 759 00:29:44,817 --> 00:29:46,618 Just look at our past. 760 00:29:46,718 --> 00:29:48,821 Oh, no, see, my past holds a husband 761 00:29:48,921 --> 00:29:50,556 and multimillion-dollar music company. 762 00:29:50,656 --> 00:29:52,825 Your past holds a crack pipe-- 763 00:29:52,859 --> 00:29:55,161 Uh, Tracy, it's so good to see you again, honey. 764 00:29:55,261 --> 00:29:57,496 -You look gorgeous, gorgeous. -Thank you. 765 00:29:57,596 --> 00:29:59,398 You know she just dropped 25,000 on a table, right? 766 00:29:59,498 --> 00:30:03,535 Oh, well, excuse me. I'm sorry. 767 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:05,471 -She's at table three, correct? -Mm-hmm. 768 00:30:05,571 --> 00:30:07,339 Carol will show you to your table. 769 00:30:07,373 --> 00:30:09,141 -My apologies. -Mm-hmm. 770 00:30:09,241 --> 00:30:11,911 Oh, and Snow White, 771 00:30:12,011 --> 00:30:13,545 don't get it twisted. 772 00:30:13,645 --> 00:30:15,414 You're not a major player here, okay? 773 00:30:15,514 --> 00:30:17,416 You're just an addict with money to blow. 774 00:30:17,516 --> 00:30:19,518 But we appreciate your generosity. 775 00:30:19,618 --> 00:30:21,020 You look fabulous. 776 00:30:21,053 --> 00:30:23,089 One of our donors. 777 00:30:23,189 --> 00:30:24,190 This way, girl. 778 00:30:24,290 --> 00:30:26,658 * 779 00:30:26,758 --> 00:30:28,494 LIZZO: * It ain't my fault that I'm out here * 780 00:30:28,594 --> 00:30:29,761 * Getting loose 781 00:30:29,862 --> 00:30:31,763 * Gotta blame it on the Goose * 782 00:30:31,864 --> 00:30:33,900 * Gotta blame it on my juice, baby * 783 00:30:33,933 --> 00:30:35,434 * 784 00:30:35,534 --> 00:30:37,436 Look at you. 785 00:30:37,569 --> 00:30:39,105 On point as always. 786 00:30:39,205 --> 00:30:40,339 Hmm. 787 00:30:40,439 --> 00:30:42,274 The more charm you throw, 788 00:30:42,374 --> 00:30:43,842 the more snake I know you are. 789 00:30:43,943 --> 00:30:46,278 -What are you up to, Lucious? -What's wrong? 790 00:30:46,378 --> 00:30:49,415 Can't I show some appreciation to my beautiful wife 791 00:30:49,448 --> 00:30:51,017 and all the wonderful things you've accomplished? 792 00:30:51,117 --> 00:30:53,085 I'm so proud of you. 793 00:30:53,185 --> 00:30:54,020 MAN: Lucious, get an interview? 794 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:55,554 No, thank you. 795 00:30:58,057 --> 00:30:59,791 Don't ruin tonight with your petty games. 796 00:30:59,892 --> 00:31:02,394 Please, Lucious. This is very important to me. 797 00:31:02,428 --> 00:31:05,464 I promise you, tonight is all about you. 798 00:31:05,564 --> 00:31:08,267 Hmm. 799 00:31:08,367 --> 00:31:10,802 Ladies and gentlemen, Lucious. 800 00:31:13,239 --> 00:31:15,908 (dramatic hip-hop music) 801 00:31:15,942 --> 00:31:18,710 * 802 00:31:24,483 --> 00:31:25,952 -You're walking too fast. -Girl, I'm... 803 00:31:26,052 --> 00:31:27,954 Becky, what... 804 00:31:28,054 --> 00:31:30,856 Listen, I wanna apologize 805 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:35,327 for letting my beliefs get in between our business. 806 00:31:35,427 --> 00:31:37,396 I really don't wanna fight with you no more. 807 00:31:37,496 --> 00:31:38,830 Well, 808 00:31:38,931 --> 00:31:39,765 me neither. 809 00:31:39,865 --> 00:31:41,233 Are we good? 810 00:31:41,333 --> 00:31:43,102 -Okay. -Good. 811 00:31:43,202 --> 00:31:44,403 -COOKIE: Hey. -Yeah, we're good. 812 00:31:44,436 --> 00:31:46,973 Ooh, Cookie, listen. 813 00:31:47,073 --> 00:31:49,241 Thank you for the lifeline for the Tiana performance. 814 00:31:49,341 --> 00:31:50,609 Yeah, I'm sorry. I'm gonna have to pull her. 815 00:31:50,709 --> 00:31:52,144 What? 816 00:31:52,178 --> 00:31:54,981 Yeah, the people over there in these T-shirts 817 00:31:55,081 --> 00:31:58,150 will act a fool and protest if Tiana gets on that stage. 818 00:31:59,451 --> 00:32:00,819 Now, I can't have them ruining my fundraiser. 819 00:32:00,919 --> 00:32:02,354 It's too important. 820 00:32:02,454 --> 00:32:03,355 Yeah, but we can't afford 821 00:32:03,455 --> 00:32:04,790 to have Tiana cancelled again. 822 00:32:04,890 --> 00:32:06,292 I am doing you a favor. 823 00:32:06,392 --> 00:32:07,459 We are live-streaming this event. 824 00:32:07,559 --> 00:32:08,827 If that girl gets up on that stage, 825 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:10,862 the internet is gonna crush her, 826 00:32:10,963 --> 00:32:11,830 and my center will suffer. 827 00:32:11,863 --> 00:32:14,433 I'm sorry. 828 00:32:14,533 --> 00:32:16,635 This has damn Lucious written all over it. 829 00:32:16,735 --> 00:32:19,771 (dramatic music) 830 00:32:19,871 --> 00:32:26,712 * 831 00:32:32,451 --> 00:32:34,820 COOKIE: Whoo! Welcome, everybody! 832 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:38,057 (cheers and applause) 833 00:32:38,157 --> 00:32:39,191 -(laughs) -PARTYGOER: Cookie! 834 00:32:39,291 --> 00:32:40,626 Whoo! 835 00:32:40,659 --> 00:32:42,528 Do we have an incredible performance for you tonight. 836 00:32:42,628 --> 00:32:45,964 Uh, no, ladies, it's not Devon. 837 00:32:46,065 --> 00:32:50,336 Please allow me to introduce Empire's own Treasure. 838 00:32:50,436 --> 00:32:54,040 (cheers and applause) 839 00:32:54,073 --> 00:32:57,243 (slow R&B music) 840 00:32:57,343 --> 00:32:59,145 * 841 00:32:59,245 --> 00:33:01,580 * Oh 842 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:02,981 * 843 00:33:03,082 --> 00:33:04,516 * A story never change 844 00:33:04,616 --> 00:33:05,851 * When you keep it true 845 00:33:05,951 --> 00:33:07,553 * And people never take time 846 00:33:07,586 --> 00:33:09,388 * To read it through 847 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:12,158 * And that's why I do what I wanna do * 848 00:33:12,258 --> 00:33:14,093 * Do, yeah 849 00:33:14,193 --> 00:33:16,928 * Wish I knew then 850 00:33:17,029 --> 00:33:19,998 * What I know now 851 00:33:20,099 --> 00:33:23,001 * But then again 852 00:33:23,035 --> 00:33:26,505 * I'ma do what I want, yeah, do what I want, yeah * 853 00:33:26,605 --> 00:33:30,209 * Whatever I choose, baby 854 00:33:30,309 --> 00:33:31,510 * 855 00:33:31,610 --> 00:33:35,714 * It's not up to you, baby 856 00:33:35,747 --> 00:33:37,083 * No, it's not up to you 857 00:33:37,183 --> 00:33:38,217 MAYA: She's killing it. 858 00:33:38,317 --> 00:33:39,285 * I ain't thinking of you 859 00:33:39,385 --> 00:33:40,719 And the beat knocks thanks to me. 860 00:33:40,819 --> 00:33:42,721 Babe, you won. 861 00:33:42,821 --> 00:33:45,891 (both laugh) 862 00:33:45,991 --> 00:33:50,496 * You, you, you 863 00:33:50,529 --> 00:33:52,631 * Talk less, don't say much 864 00:33:52,731 --> 00:33:55,967 * Live your life, your life 865 00:33:56,068 --> 00:33:57,103 * I'm good 866 00:33:57,203 --> 00:33:58,804 * You see me 867 00:33:58,904 --> 00:34:02,474 * Live your life, your life 868 00:34:02,574 --> 00:34:05,043 BACKUP SINGERS: * I'm good, you see me 869 00:34:05,077 --> 00:34:07,579 * Live your life, your life 870 00:34:07,679 --> 00:34:10,882 * Ooh, whoa 871 00:34:10,982 --> 00:34:14,120 * 'Cause I ain't worried 'bout you * 872 00:34:14,220 --> 00:34:16,988 (cheers and applause) 873 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:23,162 COOKIE: Yes! 874 00:34:24,563 --> 00:34:26,132 Let's give it up for Treasure. 875 00:34:26,232 --> 00:34:28,234 (cheers and applause) 876 00:34:28,334 --> 00:34:29,735 Whoo. 877 00:34:29,835 --> 00:34:32,238 Because of your belief in second chances, 878 00:34:32,271 --> 00:34:34,473 this center will be able to give women 879 00:34:34,573 --> 00:34:37,276 and girls at risk a second opportunity 880 00:34:37,376 --> 00:34:41,347 in a world that so often dismisses them. 881 00:34:41,447 --> 00:34:42,948 (applause) 882 00:34:43,048 --> 00:34:43,982 Mm-hmm. 883 00:34:46,185 --> 00:34:48,620 Truth is, I benefitted from a second chance. 884 00:34:48,720 --> 00:34:51,623 (solemn music) 885 00:34:51,723 --> 00:34:53,459 So I know how valuable they are. 886 00:34:53,559 --> 00:34:57,763 * 887 00:34:57,863 --> 00:34:58,930 Where's your father? 888 00:34:59,030 --> 00:35:00,466 He's not coming to see you today. 889 00:35:00,499 --> 00:35:02,634 Bam. (laughs) 890 00:35:02,734 --> 00:35:04,503 You are not a part of my company. 891 00:35:04,603 --> 00:35:05,804 You're not wanted here. 892 00:35:05,904 --> 00:35:07,206 You're a ghetto rat. 893 00:35:07,306 --> 00:35:09,441 -You'll always be a ghetto rat. -A ghetto rat? 894 00:35:09,541 --> 00:35:10,376 Don't you touch me. 895 00:35:10,476 --> 00:35:11,777 Empire was mine! 896 00:35:11,877 --> 00:35:14,480 You built this company on my back. 897 00:35:14,513 --> 00:35:16,014 -(glass shatters) -Oh, you a-- 898 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:17,316 (smacks thudding, gunshot) 899 00:35:17,416 --> 00:35:18,384 I can't take it anymore. 900 00:35:18,484 --> 00:35:20,051 (sobs) 901 00:35:20,152 --> 00:35:24,190 * 902 00:35:24,290 --> 00:35:26,925 I sold drugs for a man I loved. 903 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:30,862 (crowd murmurs) 904 00:35:30,962 --> 00:35:34,400 And it was my $400,000 in drug money 905 00:35:34,566 --> 00:35:36,568 that started Empire... 906 00:35:36,668 --> 00:35:39,004 (crowd murmuring indistinctly) 907 00:35:39,104 --> 00:35:40,972 Tell it, girl. 908 00:35:41,006 --> 00:35:43,542 And landed me 17 years in prison. 909 00:35:43,642 --> 00:35:45,877 -Ooh! -Oop. 910 00:35:46,912 --> 00:35:49,215 The truth hurts. 911 00:35:49,315 --> 00:35:53,051 Ladies, please, don't ever follow a man 912 00:35:53,151 --> 00:35:55,120 into a life of bad choices 913 00:35:55,153 --> 00:35:58,324 and sacrifices. 914 00:35:58,424 --> 00:36:00,692 * 915 00:36:00,792 --> 00:36:01,927 Thank you. 916 00:36:02,027 --> 00:36:03,562 (cheers and applause) 917 00:36:03,662 --> 00:36:05,397 That's right, Cookie! 918 00:36:09,368 --> 00:36:16,007 * 919 00:36:23,715 --> 00:36:26,618 (door opens and closes) 920 00:36:26,718 --> 00:36:28,887 (heels clicking) 921 00:36:28,987 --> 00:36:30,422 (Cookie sighs) 922 00:36:37,195 --> 00:36:40,065 I really hope you enjoyed 923 00:36:40,165 --> 00:36:41,900 making a mockery of me tonight. 924 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:47,239 You signed an NDA, remember? 925 00:36:47,339 --> 00:36:50,742 So, sue me. 926 00:36:52,444 --> 00:36:55,314 Did you even consider 927 00:36:55,414 --> 00:36:58,083 what your little "truth" would do to my legacy? 928 00:36:58,183 --> 00:37:00,619 Our legacy is something 929 00:37:00,719 --> 00:37:03,289 I won't let you deny anymore. 930 00:37:03,389 --> 00:37:06,091 This is our house, Lucious, 931 00:37:06,124 --> 00:37:10,262 our Empire, our legacy! 932 00:37:10,362 --> 00:37:11,897 You want truth? 933 00:37:11,997 --> 00:37:13,932 Well, I got some truth for your ass. 934 00:37:14,032 --> 00:37:17,669 You violated a $4 million NDA, 935 00:37:17,769 --> 00:37:20,406 and I'm gonna sue you for every damn penny you got. 936 00:37:20,439 --> 00:37:22,274 Come see me, Lucious. 937 00:37:22,374 --> 00:37:25,611 I sweat that much on my day off, bitch. 938 00:37:27,646 --> 00:37:29,281 (grunts) 939 00:37:39,525 --> 00:37:42,661 You knew how important 940 00:37:42,761 --> 00:37:45,531 this fundraiser was for me, 941 00:37:45,631 --> 00:37:49,435 and you still couldn't put Petty D away 942 00:37:49,468 --> 00:37:52,704 for the night. 943 00:38:00,011 --> 00:38:01,580 You resent me... 944 00:38:01,613 --> 00:38:02,948 (chuckles) 945 00:38:03,048 --> 00:38:06,284 Because I did this all my myself, 946 00:38:06,385 --> 00:38:07,353 and you didn't. 947 00:38:08,720 --> 00:38:11,122 There it is: 948 00:38:11,222 --> 00:38:14,626 That little myth you take so much pride in. 949 00:38:14,660 --> 00:38:17,228 What myth? 950 00:38:17,329 --> 00:38:21,166 That 17-year myth, that $400,000 myth 951 00:38:21,266 --> 00:38:23,535 that you throw in my face every time you get 952 00:38:23,635 --> 00:38:25,236 on your little high horse. 953 00:38:25,337 --> 00:38:28,507 That 400,000 was gone within months 954 00:38:28,540 --> 00:38:30,241 after they locked your ass up. 955 00:38:31,377 --> 00:38:32,711 You're lying. 956 00:38:32,811 --> 00:38:34,212 I had to pay producers. 957 00:38:34,312 --> 00:38:36,382 I had to buy studio time. 958 00:38:36,482 --> 00:38:38,249 I didn't know what I was doing, so I got raked 959 00:38:38,350 --> 00:38:42,788 by every damn vendor that printed or packaged my CD. 960 00:38:42,821 --> 00:38:44,923 You weren't there to help. 961 00:38:45,023 --> 00:38:47,659 So within a matter of months, I was broke. 962 00:38:49,361 --> 00:38:51,162 That is until Bunkie told me 963 00:38:51,262 --> 00:38:55,567 about how Philly Street... 964 00:38:55,667 --> 00:38:58,670 robbed banks in order to fund his career. 965 00:38:58,704 --> 00:39:03,208 It was a genius idea; shouldn't have told me that. 966 00:39:03,308 --> 00:39:05,377 (Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya") 967 00:39:05,477 --> 00:39:07,713 ODB: * Shimmy, shimmy, ya, shimmy, yam, shimmy, yay * 968 00:39:07,813 --> 00:39:10,015 * Gimme the mic so I can take it away * 969 00:39:10,115 --> 00:39:12,584 * Off on a natural charge, bon voyage * 970 00:39:12,618 --> 00:39:15,020 * Yeah, from the home of the Dodger Brooklyn squad * 971 00:39:15,120 --> 00:39:17,556 * Wu-Tang killer bees on a swarm * 972 00:39:17,656 --> 00:39:19,558 * Rain on your college disco dorm * 973 00:39:19,658 --> 00:39:20,792 (gunshot cracks) 974 00:39:20,892 --> 00:39:22,594 GUNMAN: Everybody on the ground, now! 975 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:23,729 -(shouts indistinctly) -(grunts) 976 00:39:23,829 --> 00:39:24,730 What? What? 977 00:39:24,763 --> 00:39:25,731 Shush up. 978 00:39:25,831 --> 00:39:27,198 Where the money at? 979 00:39:27,298 --> 00:39:28,967 I don't know what you're talking about. 980 00:39:29,067 --> 00:39:30,602 (grunts) 981 00:39:30,702 --> 00:39:31,903 GUNMAN: Now you know what I'm talking about? 982 00:39:32,003 --> 00:39:33,204 PHILLY STREET: It's in the closet. 983 00:39:33,304 --> 00:39:34,372 GUNMAN: Get your ass up and show me. 984 00:39:34,473 --> 00:39:37,042 (panting) 985 00:39:41,079 --> 00:39:42,714 I'm just--I'm going for the money. 986 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:47,819 (woman screams) 987 00:39:47,919 --> 00:39:50,822 (tense music) 988 00:39:50,922 --> 00:39:52,390 Soon as I find out who under that mask, 989 00:39:52,424 --> 00:39:53,324 you getting rocked. 990 00:39:53,425 --> 00:39:54,493 You sure about that? 991 00:39:54,593 --> 00:39:55,927 (panting) 992 00:39:56,027 --> 00:39:58,764 (grunts) 993 00:39:59,931 --> 00:40:03,969 * 994 00:40:04,069 --> 00:40:05,403 Stay down! Stay! 995 00:40:05,504 --> 00:40:06,772 Huh? Huh? 996 00:40:06,805 --> 00:40:08,640 No! 997 00:40:08,740 --> 00:40:15,313 * 998 00:40:17,315 --> 00:40:20,251 (tires screeching) 999 00:40:20,285 --> 00:40:27,158 * 1000 00:40:30,929 --> 00:40:35,000 Philly Street did 20 years 1001 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:39,705 for murdering the man that he thought robbed him. 1002 00:40:41,540 --> 00:40:43,675 Khalil. 1003 00:40:43,775 --> 00:40:46,945 Yep. 1004 00:40:47,045 --> 00:40:51,349 So it was the $1 million that I stole from Philly Street 1005 00:40:51,382 --> 00:40:55,053 that funded my first album. 1006 00:40:55,153 --> 00:40:58,223 I built this, not you. 1007 00:40:58,323 --> 00:41:01,993 So your 17 years is nothing but a fantasy. 1008 00:41:02,027 --> 00:41:06,364 And the 400,000 you put in... 1009 00:41:06,464 --> 00:41:08,900 that meant less to Empire 1010 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:12,638 than you do to me now. 1011 00:41:19,978 --> 00:41:24,349 So, you expect me 1012 00:41:24,449 --> 00:41:28,687 to sit here and believe Petty-ass D 1013 00:41:28,787 --> 00:41:31,322 held on to this all these years? 1014 00:41:34,092 --> 00:41:36,194 (spoon clangs) 1015 00:41:36,294 --> 00:41:38,263 (sniffles) 1016 00:41:38,363 --> 00:41:40,699 You're lying. 1017 00:41:40,799 --> 00:41:43,702 (bluesy piano music) 1018 00:41:43,802 --> 00:41:45,303 (sniffles) 1019 00:41:45,336 --> 00:41:51,943 * 1020 00:41:52,043 --> 00:41:54,212 I don't believe you. 1021 00:41:54,312 --> 00:41:58,183 The truth hurts, don't it? 1022 00:41:58,216 --> 00:42:00,451 * 1023 00:42:00,552 --> 00:42:02,554 What you think you about to do, huh? 1024 00:42:02,654 --> 00:42:05,557 (keys jingle) 1025 00:42:05,657 --> 00:42:09,628 * 1026 00:42:09,728 --> 00:42:12,998 It really challenges your manhood 1027 00:42:13,031 --> 00:42:16,534 that I'm 100% that bitch behind your legacy. 1028 00:42:16,635 --> 00:42:18,469 (chuckles) 1029 00:42:18,570 --> 00:42:22,040 Instead, you'd rather fool yourself 1030 00:42:22,140 --> 00:42:26,511 with that BS story... 1031 00:42:26,544 --> 00:42:30,115 than face that... 1032 00:42:30,215 --> 00:42:32,083 the truth. 1033 00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:36,454 (objects clatter) 1034 00:42:36,554 --> 00:42:40,592 * 1035 00:42:40,626 --> 00:42:42,661 (sniffles) 1036 00:42:42,761 --> 00:42:44,763 * 1037 00:42:44,863 --> 00:42:47,065 (exhales) 1038 00:42:47,165 --> 00:42:48,634 Klimt. 1039 00:42:48,734 --> 00:42:50,969 * 1040 00:42:51,069 --> 00:42:54,272 It's still ugly. 1041 00:42:54,305 --> 00:43:00,511 * 1042 00:43:00,612 --> 00:43:03,114 (crickets chirping)