1 00:00:01,402 --> 00:00:02,370 HAKEEM: Previously on Empire... 2 00:00:02,470 --> 00:00:03,671 GISELLE: Her megachurch made an offer 3 00:00:03,771 --> 00:00:04,872 for a Tiana performance. 4 00:00:04,972 --> 00:00:06,507 No! No! 5 00:00:06,607 --> 00:00:09,377 Wait, she is trending like crazy. 6 00:00:09,477 --> 00:00:11,612 I wanna introduce you to Kelly Patel. 7 00:00:11,712 --> 00:00:13,013 The king of Silicon Valley. 8 00:00:13,114 --> 00:00:15,083 He needs no introduction in this house. 9 00:00:15,183 --> 00:00:17,418 I'm stopping the upcoming release of Treasure's album. 10 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:20,121 What you did made Empire look weak. 11 00:00:20,221 --> 00:00:21,389 If I make waves now, it's gonna look like 12 00:00:21,489 --> 00:00:22,523 I'm challenging Pop. 13 00:00:22,623 --> 00:00:23,557 It's about changing things. 14 00:00:23,657 --> 00:00:24,592 Something has to change. 15 00:00:24,692 --> 00:00:25,759 You gonna come home now? 16 00:00:25,859 --> 00:00:26,794 Ha-ha! 17 00:00:26,894 --> 00:00:28,962 You want me to come home now, Lucious? 18 00:00:29,063 --> 00:00:31,365 To the empire! 19 00:00:32,100 --> 00:00:33,634 Hey, Yana. 20 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:38,872 You came all this way just to slap me? 21 00:00:38,972 --> 00:00:40,274 Don't flatter yourself. 22 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:41,642 (dramatic music) 23 00:00:41,742 --> 00:00:45,045 I have gigs lined up the next few weeks here, 24 00:00:45,146 --> 00:00:46,914 but I could not leave without letting you know 25 00:00:47,014 --> 00:00:48,782 what I thought about what you did. 26 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:51,585 You're entitled to that. And would you get on with it? 27 00:00:51,685 --> 00:00:53,053 I have other things to do. 28 00:00:53,154 --> 00:00:55,956 Every time you open your mouth, 29 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:58,626 you let me know how much pain you're in. 30 00:00:59,660 --> 00:01:03,564 It's almost like every person that you have ever loved 31 00:01:03,664 --> 00:01:05,733 told you that you were garbage. 32 00:01:05,833 --> 00:01:07,335 That sounds familiar. 33 00:01:07,435 --> 00:01:09,137 * 34 00:01:09,237 --> 00:01:10,338 And you believed it, 35 00:01:10,438 --> 00:01:12,673 and I know that's why you left me. 36 00:01:12,773 --> 00:01:15,576 I left you because my kingdom needs me. 37 00:01:15,676 --> 00:01:17,845 Does it need you, 38 00:01:17,945 --> 00:01:19,747 or do you need it? 39 00:01:19,847 --> 00:01:21,649 You've said what you have to say. 40 00:01:23,484 --> 00:01:24,852 Now say good-bye, Yana. 41 00:01:24,952 --> 00:01:31,825 * 42 00:01:42,836 --> 00:01:44,037 (Summer Walker's "Girls Need Love") 43 00:01:44,138 --> 00:01:47,541 WALKER: * Honestly, I'm trying to stay focused * 44 00:01:47,641 --> 00:01:48,876 * 45 00:01:48,976 --> 00:01:52,045 * You must think I've got to be joking * 46 00:01:52,146 --> 00:01:53,181 * Honestly 47 00:01:53,281 --> 00:01:54,215 (Teri sighs) 48 00:01:54,315 --> 00:01:56,217 WALKER: * I don't think I can wait 49 00:01:56,317 --> 00:01:58,686 * I just need it now 50 00:01:58,786 --> 00:02:01,855 * Better swing my way 51 00:02:01,955 --> 00:02:03,691 (Teri giggles) 52 00:02:03,791 --> 00:02:06,460 Mm, we are gonna miss mornings like this 53 00:02:06,560 --> 00:02:08,061 when I get back to work. 54 00:02:08,162 --> 00:02:09,863 * 55 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,332 You're going back to work? 56 00:02:11,432 --> 00:02:12,700 (laughs) 57 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,702 Of course I'm going back to work. 58 00:02:14,802 --> 00:02:16,337 WALKER: * The one, ay 59 00:02:16,437 --> 00:02:18,038 * We could start with a handshake * 60 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:19,307 Andre. 61 00:02:19,407 --> 00:02:22,510 * 62 00:02:22,610 --> 00:02:25,379 I have a master's degree in nursing. 63 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:28,482 I love my job. 64 00:02:29,550 --> 00:02:30,651 I'm sorry, baby. 65 00:02:30,751 --> 00:02:33,221 It's just, um--I--I didn't know 66 00:02:33,321 --> 00:02:34,755 we'd be having this conversation so soon. 67 00:02:34,855 --> 00:02:36,257 You know, Walker's still so little. 68 00:02:36,357 --> 00:02:39,360 I can be a mother and have a job. 69 00:02:39,460 --> 00:02:42,095 Thank you. Apology accepted. 70 00:02:42,196 --> 00:02:43,497 WALKER: * I can be real good 71 00:02:43,597 --> 00:02:45,699 I just want you by my side, Teri. 72 00:02:45,799 --> 00:02:47,435 Mm. 73 00:02:47,535 --> 00:02:49,537 * 74 00:02:49,637 --> 00:02:51,405 WALKER: * Lo-o-o-o-ove 75 00:02:51,505 --> 00:02:53,241 What happened with Treasure's album? 76 00:02:55,108 --> 00:02:56,377 Well, all that work 77 00:02:56,477 --> 00:02:59,747 and Lucious still put out the original. 78 00:03:00,748 --> 00:03:01,849 (Teri sighs) 79 00:03:01,949 --> 00:03:02,883 You know, every time I try 80 00:03:02,983 --> 00:03:04,418 and do something good for Empire, 81 00:03:04,518 --> 00:03:05,586 he blocks me. 82 00:03:05,686 --> 00:03:08,589 What you brought out of Treasure, 83 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:10,691 Lucious never could have. 84 00:03:11,892 --> 00:03:15,195 She finally started sounding like herself and not a product. 85 00:03:15,296 --> 00:03:17,465 * 86 00:03:17,565 --> 00:03:19,567 How can you do that with your other artists? 87 00:03:21,134 --> 00:03:23,237 Lucious can't block that. 88 00:03:23,337 --> 00:03:26,073 WALKER: * Girls need love too 89 00:03:26,173 --> 00:03:29,277 (cheers and applause) 90 00:03:29,377 --> 00:03:32,045 Welcome back to Tea Talk, ladies. 91 00:03:32,145 --> 00:03:33,414 How were your weekends? 92 00:03:33,514 --> 00:03:36,384 Well, I, um, got a chance to catch up 93 00:03:36,484 --> 00:03:38,118 with my sisters, so that was good. 94 00:03:38,218 --> 00:03:40,153 Besides that, everything was pretty quiet. 95 00:03:40,254 --> 00:03:41,622 Oh. (scoffs) 96 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:44,292 Quiet? 'Cause that's not what I heard. 97 00:03:44,392 --> 00:03:47,728 (audience groaning, muttering) 98 00:03:47,828 --> 00:03:49,430 -LIZZIE: Uh-oh. -(Janice laughing) 99 00:03:49,530 --> 00:03:51,399 -LIZZIE: Ooh. -JANICE: Oh! 100 00:03:51,499 --> 00:03:53,467 LIZZIE: That does not look like a quiet weekend 101 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:55,068 with the girls to me, Cook. 102 00:03:55,168 --> 00:03:56,770 That's not how my friends and I wine taste. 103 00:03:56,870 --> 00:03:58,171 -LIZZIE: Oh. -(both laugh) 104 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:04,177 Uh, that--that--that was just a, uh--a misunderstanding. 105 00:04:04,278 --> 00:04:05,479 Oh, was it? 'Cause... 106 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:07,748 (audience gasping) 107 00:04:09,283 --> 00:04:13,020 Damn, Cookie. You haven't aged a day. 108 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:14,655 Looks like bars can't crack that black. 109 00:04:14,755 --> 00:04:15,856 (laughter, groans) 110 00:04:15,956 --> 00:04:18,258 Upstate is the new Botox. 111 00:04:18,359 --> 00:04:21,595 (laughter) 112 00:04:22,696 --> 00:04:23,831 That's good. 113 00:04:23,931 --> 00:04:25,265 It came to me. I don't know. 114 00:04:25,366 --> 00:04:28,336 (laughter continues) 115 00:04:32,773 --> 00:04:34,675 (exhales deeply) 116 00:04:36,310 --> 00:04:38,612 You know what? 117 00:04:40,981 --> 00:04:44,852 You and the three brain cells that you didn't freebase away 118 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:46,554 must have thought that was cute, huh? 119 00:04:46,654 --> 00:04:47,721 (chuckles) 120 00:04:47,821 --> 00:04:49,022 I should snatch your ass 121 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,558 and drag you across this stage 122 00:04:50,658 --> 00:04:53,327 with those dollar-store extensions. 123 00:04:53,427 --> 00:04:55,195 (audience groans) 124 00:04:58,031 --> 00:04:59,166 (laughs) 125 00:04:59,266 --> 00:05:00,668 But guess what, y'all. 126 00:05:00,768 --> 00:05:02,302 Therapy really works! 127 00:05:02,403 --> 00:05:04,237 -(upbeat music) -(cheers and applause) 128 00:05:04,338 --> 00:05:06,540 Guys, I am free! 129 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:08,041 (laughs) 130 00:05:08,141 --> 00:05:09,710 I'm a brand-new woman, honey! 131 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:11,912 * 132 00:05:12,012 --> 00:05:14,181 It really works, baby, and that's the tea. 133 00:05:15,182 --> 00:05:16,884 Thank you. Okay, so which one of you 134 00:05:16,984 --> 00:05:18,486 Jerry Springer wannabes set that up, huh? 135 00:05:18,586 --> 00:05:20,754 Cookie, the audience loved it. It was a good laugh. 136 00:05:20,854 --> 00:05:23,924 You're right, because prison was funny as hell. 137 00:05:24,024 --> 00:05:26,394 You know what would be even more hilarious? 138 00:05:26,494 --> 00:05:29,497 If I snatched your screaming newborn from your arms, 139 00:05:29,597 --> 00:05:31,865 handcuffed you, and then took a picture of your face 140 00:05:31,965 --> 00:05:32,933 as you're about to lose 141 00:05:33,033 --> 00:05:34,935 everything you love in the world. 142 00:05:35,035 --> 00:05:37,938 Cookie, we're sorry. 143 00:05:38,038 --> 00:05:39,540 How can we make this up to you? 144 00:05:40,408 --> 00:05:42,410 I did a lot of thinking when I was in Miami, 145 00:05:42,510 --> 00:05:44,678 and I miss music. 146 00:05:44,778 --> 00:05:45,713 Oh, we love that. 147 00:05:45,813 --> 00:05:47,681 We love--we love that journey for you. 148 00:05:47,781 --> 00:05:48,716 Great, great. 149 00:05:48,816 --> 00:05:52,052 So why don't you give me a music segment, okay? 150 00:05:52,152 --> 00:05:54,221 Where I make people's musical dreams come true. 151 00:05:54,321 --> 00:05:55,255 Huh? 152 00:05:56,189 --> 00:05:57,124 What? 153 00:05:57,224 --> 00:05:59,760 -MAN: Um... -"Um" what? 154 00:05:59,860 --> 00:06:02,463 Lizzie has her comedy corner where her cronies 155 00:06:02,563 --> 00:06:04,031 allegedly tell jokes. 156 00:06:04,131 --> 00:06:05,533 Yeah, it's good. It's a good idea. 157 00:06:05,633 --> 00:06:07,701 It's just that our show, it's not-- 158 00:06:07,801 --> 00:06:10,370 The format of Tea Talk is rage, rinse, repeat. 159 00:06:10,471 --> 00:06:11,405 MAN: Yes. 160 00:06:11,505 --> 00:06:12,440 WOMAN: They say something crazy. 161 00:06:12,606 --> 00:06:14,575 You pretend-threaten to slap someone's teeth out. 162 00:06:14,675 --> 00:06:17,210 We do it all over again. Let's just stick to that. 163 00:06:17,310 --> 00:06:18,879 (exhales deeply) 164 00:06:18,979 --> 00:06:20,914 COOKIE: Breathe. Move. 165 00:06:23,083 --> 00:06:25,819 -Damn, therapy works. -It really does. 166 00:06:27,087 --> 00:06:30,090 Treasure's album sold 100,000 units 167 00:06:30,190 --> 00:06:31,492 in the very first week. 168 00:06:31,592 --> 00:06:34,962 She is number one on Billboard, iTunes, 169 00:06:35,062 --> 00:06:38,065 and all ancillary streaming services. 170 00:06:38,165 --> 00:06:39,467 Great job, everyone. 171 00:06:39,567 --> 00:06:42,135 (cheers and applause) 172 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:47,407 -Mm-hmm. -Confirmed? 173 00:06:47,508 --> 00:06:49,142 Yeah. Mm-hmm. 174 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,278 Do you have something you wanna add, Andre? 175 00:06:53,146 --> 00:06:54,414 Actually, I do. 176 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:57,851 Anybody see Billboard this morning? 177 00:06:57,951 --> 00:07:01,755 And I quote: "A few bops, 178 00:07:01,855 --> 00:07:04,792 "but otherwise a paint by the numbers Tiana 2.0. 179 00:07:04,892 --> 00:07:08,796 Who cares? Does Empire have anything new?" 180 00:07:09,663 --> 00:07:12,032 Tiana 2.0 is not something to applaud. 181 00:07:12,132 --> 00:07:13,967 Our music needs to have staying power, 182 00:07:14,067 --> 00:07:16,003 and if every record sounds like the last one, 183 00:07:16,103 --> 00:07:18,171 Treasure's next album is gonna go wood. 184 00:07:18,271 --> 00:07:19,807 Excuse me, Pop. 185 00:07:19,907 --> 00:07:21,475 (dramatic music) 186 00:07:21,575 --> 00:07:23,310 We need a creative refresh. 187 00:07:23,410 --> 00:07:25,445 That's why I'm introducing Empire Raw: 188 00:07:25,546 --> 00:07:27,314 a musical event to showcase 189 00:07:27,414 --> 00:07:29,650 our company's new vision and sound. 190 00:07:29,750 --> 00:07:31,685 So you want to do Unplugged? 191 00:07:31,785 --> 00:07:34,855 Do you also have a time machine to take us back to 1998? 192 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:36,223 (laughter) 193 00:07:36,323 --> 00:07:38,058 I'm not talking about scented candles 194 00:07:38,158 --> 00:07:39,693 and acoustic guitars, Pop. 195 00:07:40,661 --> 00:07:43,463 I'm asking each and every one of you to dig deep, 196 00:07:43,564 --> 00:07:46,033 expose those parts of yourself you've always tried to hide. 197 00:07:46,133 --> 00:07:47,968 That's where the power of our artistry lies. 198 00:07:48,068 --> 00:07:50,638 You do that, I guarantee 199 00:07:50,738 --> 00:07:53,173 I'll win you more ASAs than Empire's ever received before. 200 00:07:53,273 --> 00:07:56,143 LUCIOUS: Unfortunately, the ASAs are nominating 201 00:07:56,243 --> 00:07:57,545 in less than two weeks. 202 00:07:57,645 --> 00:07:59,412 So what you're asking is impossible. 203 00:07:59,513 --> 00:08:01,214 I believe in our team. 204 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,050 We can pull it off. 205 00:08:03,150 --> 00:08:06,754 * 206 00:08:06,854 --> 00:08:09,156 Okay, I'm going to need to ask everyone 207 00:08:09,256 --> 00:08:11,992 to leave the room for a second so my son and I can talk. 208 00:08:12,092 --> 00:08:14,261 Stay right where you are. 209 00:08:14,361 --> 00:08:21,234 * 210 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:24,171 Anything you have to say to me, 211 00:08:24,271 --> 00:08:25,405 say it in front of them. 212 00:08:25,505 --> 00:08:27,107 * 213 00:08:27,207 --> 00:08:29,376 All right. 214 00:08:29,476 --> 00:08:30,878 That's it. 215 00:08:30,978 --> 00:08:32,780 You've screwed up twice. 216 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:34,715 You've cost us Tiana, 217 00:08:34,815 --> 00:08:37,785 and you almost derailed Treasure's rollout. 218 00:08:37,885 --> 00:08:39,553 You are out as CEO. 219 00:08:39,653 --> 00:08:42,189 I am retaking the reins. 220 00:08:42,289 --> 00:08:46,126 You don't have the authority to remove me as CEO. 221 00:08:46,226 --> 00:08:47,561 Empire shares are everywhere, 222 00:08:47,661 --> 00:08:49,730 and you're no longer the majority owner. 223 00:08:49,830 --> 00:08:52,265 But since you're a minority stakeholder, 224 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:53,901 I'm happy to get you a table. 225 00:08:54,001 --> 00:08:58,205 It's VIPs only, but I'm sure I can pull some strings. 226 00:08:58,305 --> 00:09:00,073 Anything for you, Pop. 227 00:09:00,173 --> 00:09:01,609 (tense music crescendos) 228 00:09:01,709 --> 00:09:04,612 (dramatic hip-hop music) 229 00:09:04,712 --> 00:09:07,114 * 230 00:09:09,717 --> 00:09:11,619 (City Girls' "Act Up") 231 00:09:11,719 --> 00:09:14,121 JT: * Big Birkin bag, hold five, six * 232 00:09:14,221 --> 00:09:16,624 (Giselle and Becky screaming) 233 00:09:16,724 --> 00:09:18,759 GISELLE: Girl, oh, my goodness. 234 00:09:18,859 --> 00:09:20,994 Your church performance got 2 million views on YouTube. 235 00:09:21,094 --> 00:09:22,062 What? 236 00:09:22,162 --> 00:09:23,330 Your single, psht... 237 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:25,398 damn near crashed Spotify. 238 00:09:25,498 --> 00:09:27,400 -So let's raise a glass... -Yes. 239 00:09:27,500 --> 00:09:31,138 To the first woman to survive a full-scale cancellation 240 00:09:31,238 --> 00:09:33,306 with her dignity and her edges intact. 241 00:09:33,406 --> 00:09:35,943 -BECKY: Yes. -GISELLE: To Tiana, child, yes. 242 00:09:36,043 --> 00:09:38,278 Okay, I'm gonna set down the soapbox for a while 243 00:09:38,378 --> 00:09:39,947 and, um, just stick to singing. 244 00:09:40,047 --> 00:09:41,581 You know what? 245 00:09:41,682 --> 00:09:43,516 We believe in women having opinions, obviously, 246 00:09:43,617 --> 00:09:44,918 but that whole... 247 00:09:45,018 --> 00:09:46,319 Oh, no, we are... 248 00:09:46,419 --> 00:09:48,355 BOTH: 100% behind you. 249 00:09:48,455 --> 00:09:51,524 Thanks, ladies. Okay, so what's next? 250 00:09:51,625 --> 00:09:53,827 Okay, so we have gigantic plans for your single. 251 00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:56,329 So gigantic but also measured and thoughtful. 252 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:57,631 -Absolutely. -GISELLE: Yes. 253 00:09:57,731 --> 00:09:58,832 We're thinking of going on tour. 254 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:00,533 Why don't we shut down some college campuses? 255 00:10:00,634 --> 00:10:02,602 Tour? Yes, I love that. 256 00:10:02,703 --> 00:10:03,971 You know what? 257 00:10:04,071 --> 00:10:05,605 Childish Gambino just gave, like, 258 00:10:05,706 --> 00:10:07,540 custom Jordans to the first hundred people 259 00:10:07,641 --> 00:10:09,810 that came to his Coachella performance--genius. 260 00:10:09,910 --> 00:10:12,445 Custom. Custom like... 261 00:10:12,545 --> 00:10:14,815 -How 'bout Tiana Timbs? -Boom. 262 00:10:14,915 --> 00:10:16,717 Great, why don't we mull that over 263 00:10:16,817 --> 00:10:18,018 and then we'll get back to you? 264 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,687 Okay, perfect. Yay! 265 00:10:19,787 --> 00:10:21,621 -Bossy, Bossy. -BECKY: Yay, Bossy! 266 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:25,292 -What's a custom boot? -(mouthing words) 267 00:10:25,392 --> 00:10:27,527 Oh, shoot. You know what? 268 00:10:27,627 --> 00:10:28,896 I'm gonna give you guys my glam squad's info. 269 00:10:28,996 --> 00:10:30,831 I know you haven't worked together, 270 00:10:30,931 --> 00:10:32,332 but just to let you know, 271 00:10:32,432 --> 00:10:34,968 they don't travel business-- first or private only. 272 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,137 Okay? Just to let you know. 273 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:38,471 Okay, bye, ladies. 274 00:10:38,571 --> 00:10:40,473 Bye. 275 00:10:40,573 --> 00:10:42,009 JT: * Till you ain't one 276 00:10:42,109 --> 00:10:44,511 Where are we gonna find custom boots? 277 00:10:44,611 --> 00:10:47,380 And a--and a--and a beauty SWAT team? 278 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:48,682 I know. 279 00:10:48,782 --> 00:10:50,918 Look, I know that things are tight, 280 00:10:51,018 --> 00:10:53,053 but we promised her real promotion, okay? 281 00:10:53,153 --> 00:10:54,722 And having her on our label must mean 282 00:10:54,822 --> 00:10:56,256 that we get credit someplace. 283 00:10:56,356 --> 00:10:59,326 Tiana needs to make us money, not put us in debt. 284 00:10:59,426 --> 00:11:00,728 Ugh, we might as well just call ourselves 285 00:11:00,828 --> 00:11:02,195 Broke Bitch Media. 286 00:11:02,295 --> 00:11:04,364 You know what? 287 00:11:04,464 --> 00:11:06,266 We're gonna turn this into an opportunity 288 00:11:06,366 --> 00:11:09,502 to create an edgy guerrilla promo 289 00:11:09,602 --> 00:11:11,671 that captures the attention of the world. 290 00:11:11,772 --> 00:11:13,573 And guerrilla means cheap. 291 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:16,276 Exactly. 292 00:11:16,376 --> 00:11:18,178 Dollar out of 15 cent! 293 00:11:20,213 --> 00:11:22,249 And then they wouldn't even give me a segment. 294 00:11:22,349 --> 00:11:23,350 Can you believe that? 295 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:27,420 I mean, that is really messed up, right? 296 00:11:28,956 --> 00:11:31,792 Doc, come on, you gotta give me something here. 297 00:11:31,892 --> 00:11:34,461 I'm not gonna sit here and be mad with you, Cookie. 298 00:11:34,561 --> 00:11:38,031 Because when I look at this, all I see are wins. 299 00:11:38,131 --> 00:11:39,599 (chuckles) Wins? 300 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:42,269 Okay, so getting drugged, getting arrested, 301 00:11:42,369 --> 00:11:43,904 and then going on national television 302 00:11:44,004 --> 00:11:47,074 to be humiliated, those are wins to you? 303 00:11:47,174 --> 00:11:49,209 Okay, where did you get this degree from, again? 304 00:11:49,309 --> 00:11:50,744 Did you get fired? 305 00:11:50,844 --> 00:11:53,480 -No. -Did you go off on your cohost? 306 00:11:53,580 --> 00:11:56,884 -No, not this time. -(laughs) 307 00:11:56,984 --> 00:11:58,919 And have you talked about Lucious during this session? 308 00:12:01,154 --> 00:12:03,757 (melancholy music) 309 00:12:03,857 --> 00:12:06,593 And how are you sleeping? 310 00:12:07,795 --> 00:12:09,930 -Pretty good. -DR. WICK: Mm-hmm. 311 00:12:10,030 --> 00:12:11,765 -Well, damn. -(laughs) 312 00:12:11,865 --> 00:12:13,433 You are growing, Cookie. 313 00:12:13,533 --> 00:12:16,403 I can see the passion and the light in your eyes 314 00:12:16,503 --> 00:12:18,005 coming back. 315 00:12:18,105 --> 00:12:19,907 So keep going, girl. 316 00:12:20,007 --> 00:12:23,243 Don't let one bad moment mess up a whole string of good. 317 00:12:23,343 --> 00:12:24,778 (exhales) 318 00:12:24,878 --> 00:12:26,579 Celebrate your victories. 319 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:28,348 (upbeat hip-hop music playing) 320 00:12:28,448 --> 00:12:31,018 HAKEEM: * Yeah, you know we do this for the 99 * 321 00:12:31,118 --> 00:12:33,854 * Empire, yeah, see, I get off at the dock * 322 00:12:33,954 --> 00:12:35,455 * And walk right onto the block * 323 00:12:35,555 --> 00:12:36,924 * It's 2:00, call the flock 324 00:12:37,024 --> 00:12:38,258 * Tell 'em it's time for the drop * 325 00:12:38,358 --> 00:12:39,860 * Look at the time on my watch * 326 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:41,028 He in there going crazy. 327 00:12:41,128 --> 00:12:43,463 Yes, come on, baby, bring that heat. 328 00:12:43,563 --> 00:12:45,833 * Calling me hot, I gotta get that * 329 00:12:45,933 --> 00:12:47,134 * Writing a whole lot of records * 330 00:12:47,234 --> 00:12:48,869 * I probably should spit facts * 331 00:12:48,969 --> 00:12:50,370 * I'm out of the gutter if they cutting butter * 332 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:51,704 * I'm with that 333 00:12:51,805 --> 00:12:53,273 * You know where to find me 334 00:12:53,373 --> 00:12:55,943 * I be with the currency, I get stacks * 335 00:12:56,043 --> 00:12:57,777 * Bring the cash in, please 336 00:12:57,878 --> 00:13:00,447 * I just wanna live like Cassius Clay * 337 00:13:00,547 --> 00:13:03,183 * Be the champ, living so lavishly * 338 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:05,618 * 'Cause who the hell wants to be average * 339 00:13:05,718 --> 00:13:08,856 * When you got ingredients to pass that, that * 340 00:13:08,956 --> 00:13:10,290 (Porsha laughs) 341 00:13:10,390 --> 00:13:11,691 ANDRE: You gonna do his whole album, Mom? 342 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:14,694 COOKIE: Sneak up on me again and that's gonna be your ass. 343 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:17,831 No, I just got sidetracked coming up to your office. 344 00:13:17,931 --> 00:13:19,466 I just had to help my baby bring the heat. 345 00:13:19,566 --> 00:13:21,835 You know that, and that he did. 346 00:13:21,935 --> 00:13:23,803 -Yeah, it was fire, Hakeem. -Thanks, bro. 347 00:13:23,904 --> 00:13:25,338 That movie soundtrack gonna be lit. 348 00:13:25,438 --> 00:13:27,007 -Yes, it is, baby... -Thanks, Mom. 349 00:13:27,107 --> 00:13:28,808 -Thanks to you. -I gotta get the kids. 350 00:13:28,909 --> 00:13:29,877 COOKIE: Yeah, you did that. 351 00:13:29,977 --> 00:13:31,544 * 352 00:13:31,644 --> 00:13:34,314 Oh, uh, guys, can we have the room for a second, please? 353 00:13:34,414 --> 00:13:35,815 -Yeah, sure. -Yeah. 354 00:13:35,916 --> 00:13:37,517 That was great work, though. It's gonna be a hit. 355 00:13:37,617 --> 00:13:39,086 It's already a hit. 356 00:13:40,020 --> 00:13:40,988 Oh, my goodness. 357 00:13:41,088 --> 00:13:42,255 You and your brothers, 358 00:13:42,355 --> 00:13:43,556 y'all are so talented. 359 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:45,425 You put me and your father to shame. 360 00:13:45,525 --> 00:13:46,726 What did you wanna see me about? 361 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:49,496 -I have a Lucious problem. -Here we go. 362 00:13:49,596 --> 00:13:50,763 No, he wants me out as CEO 363 00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:53,066 because I'm trying to let the artist shine. 364 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:54,534 No, baby, he wants you out 365 00:13:54,634 --> 00:13:56,536 because your name ain't Lucious Lyon. 366 00:13:56,636 --> 00:13:59,439 And the better you do, the more irrelevant he feels. 367 00:13:59,539 --> 00:14:00,941 -It's that simple. -You still have 368 00:14:01,041 --> 00:14:02,009 your Empire shares, right? 369 00:14:02,109 --> 00:14:03,576 Yeah, I still have my retirement plan. 370 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:04,945 Well, use your remaining shares to back me. 371 00:14:05,045 --> 00:14:06,613 -I need an ally. -(chuckles) 372 00:14:06,713 --> 00:14:07,780 Baby, I love you, 373 00:14:07,881 --> 00:14:10,117 but I am not interested in getting in between 374 00:14:10,217 --> 00:14:12,552 a pissing contest with you and your father. 375 00:14:12,652 --> 00:14:13,954 'Cause it's only gonna leave me 376 00:14:14,054 --> 00:14:15,222 pissed off and sopping wet. 377 00:14:15,322 --> 00:14:16,256 No, thank you. 378 00:14:16,356 --> 00:14:18,025 Ma, I don't know what else to do, okay? 379 00:14:18,125 --> 00:14:20,093 If he stops Empire Raw, then I'm out. 380 00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:21,128 Mm. 381 00:14:21,228 --> 00:14:23,096 What about everybody else, Andre? 382 00:14:23,196 --> 00:14:24,231 Hmm? 383 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:27,300 You know what made your father so successful? 384 00:14:27,400 --> 00:14:28,701 He had a story, 385 00:14:28,801 --> 00:14:31,538 and when he told that story, people believed in him. 386 00:14:31,638 --> 00:14:33,706 You have a story, baby. 387 00:14:33,806 --> 00:14:35,875 Tell your story. People will believe you. 388 00:14:35,976 --> 00:14:39,046 I don't know that I have a story to tell, Ma. 389 00:14:39,146 --> 00:14:40,981 You sure you don't wanna produce Empire Raw with me? 390 00:14:41,081 --> 00:14:42,082 -Ooh, child. -We could do something big. 391 00:14:42,182 --> 00:14:43,116 -Oh, oh, no. -Ma-- 392 00:14:43,216 --> 00:14:44,484 No, no, siree, Bob. 393 00:14:44,584 --> 00:14:45,919 I want my music. 394 00:14:46,019 --> 00:14:47,921 I wanna get back into music, but it can't be with Empire. 395 00:14:48,021 --> 00:14:48,989 Honey, I'm tired. 396 00:14:49,089 --> 00:14:51,291 And that damn Tea Talk, 397 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:52,592 they shut me down. 398 00:14:52,692 --> 00:14:54,928 All I was asking for was a three-minute segment 399 00:14:55,028 --> 00:14:56,896 so somebody could doo-wop. 400 00:14:56,997 --> 00:14:58,665 When did a no ever stop you, Ma? 401 00:14:58,765 --> 00:15:00,968 (sighs) 402 00:15:02,469 --> 00:15:04,571 You just get your story together. 403 00:15:04,671 --> 00:15:07,574 (dramatic music) 404 00:15:07,674 --> 00:15:09,176 * 405 00:15:09,276 --> 00:15:10,243 (Prince whines) 406 00:15:10,343 --> 00:15:12,512 DEVON: Now there's no more grapes for me. 407 00:15:12,612 --> 00:15:14,681 Can I have the last one? (gasps) 408 00:15:14,781 --> 00:15:16,616 -Wow. -TIANA: Oh. 409 00:15:17,951 --> 00:15:19,286 -DEVON: What's up, 'Keem? -HAKEEM: What's up, bro? 410 00:15:19,386 --> 00:15:21,021 Glad to see you're back in town. 411 00:15:21,121 --> 00:15:22,655 I heard the new track. It's fire. 412 00:15:22,755 --> 00:15:24,191 I helped produce that. 413 00:15:24,291 --> 00:15:25,758 Oh, so you keeping the Twitter haters 414 00:15:25,858 --> 00:15:26,793 off your back? 415 00:15:26,893 --> 00:15:28,495 (scoffs) Trying to. 416 00:15:28,595 --> 00:15:31,264 I'm getting through it. Thanks for asking. 417 00:15:31,364 --> 00:15:33,466 Come on, Prince, Bella, it's time to go with your dad. 418 00:15:33,566 --> 00:15:35,435 -Come on. -PRINCE: No! 419 00:15:35,535 --> 00:15:36,603 -TIANA: No? -DEVON: I'm sorry, little man. 420 00:15:36,703 --> 00:15:38,171 Prince. 421 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:39,339 TIANA: Come on, Prince, it's time to go. 422 00:15:39,472 --> 00:15:40,840 DEVON: Go spend some time with your daddy, all right? 423 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:42,809 (Prince screaming) 424 00:15:42,909 --> 00:15:43,843 DEVON: Come on, man, 425 00:15:43,943 --> 00:15:45,478 spend a little bit of time with Daddy, okay? 426 00:15:45,578 --> 00:15:47,614 Come on. I know. I know. Come on. 427 00:15:47,714 --> 00:15:51,018 PRINCE: No! No, no, no! 428 00:15:51,118 --> 00:15:54,687 No! (crying) 429 00:15:56,389 --> 00:15:57,957 -(Prince screeches) -TIANA: I'm sorry, 430 00:15:58,058 --> 00:15:59,859 they just been really bonding. 431 00:15:59,959 --> 00:16:02,129 Thank you for understanding. 432 00:16:02,229 --> 00:16:04,297 -No! -No problem. 433 00:16:04,397 --> 00:16:06,166 (Prince crying) 434 00:16:06,266 --> 00:16:08,801 (both exhale) 435 00:16:08,901 --> 00:16:10,537 (elevator dings, opens) 436 00:16:10,637 --> 00:16:12,472 Hi. 437 00:16:17,144 --> 00:16:18,078 -COOKIE: Uh-- -LUCIOUS: Here you come. 438 00:16:18,178 --> 00:16:19,546 Look, man, I've been trying to call you. 439 00:16:19,646 --> 00:16:20,713 I need to talk to you. 440 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:21,981 We don't need to talk. 441 00:16:22,082 --> 00:16:24,417 Did Andre tell you about his half-baked plan? 442 00:16:24,517 --> 00:16:26,253 I think it's a great idea. 443 00:16:26,353 --> 00:16:28,821 What, you mad 'cause you didn't come up with it, huh, Lucious? 444 00:16:28,921 --> 00:16:30,990 I think you jealous because you're afraid 445 00:16:31,091 --> 00:16:32,592 he's better than you. 446 00:16:32,692 --> 00:16:35,328 Look, our son is a genius 447 00:16:35,428 --> 00:16:37,330 when it comes to multiplying money 448 00:16:37,430 --> 00:16:38,865 after we've made it. 449 00:16:38,965 --> 00:16:41,234 -But he's not us, Cookie. -"We," "us"? 450 00:16:41,334 --> 00:16:42,735 He's never carried out a creative vision 451 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:44,504 from start to finish unless I've laid 452 00:16:44,604 --> 00:16:45,938 the whole thing out for him. 453 00:16:46,039 --> 00:16:47,374 And if you keep pretending 454 00:16:47,474 --> 00:16:48,908 that he can do things that he can't 455 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:50,043 and you encourage this, 456 00:16:50,143 --> 00:16:52,245 he's going to ruin our legacy. 457 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,714 "Our" legacy? (laughs) 458 00:16:54,814 --> 00:16:57,384 He's gonna ruin our leg-- did I hear that right? 459 00:16:57,484 --> 00:16:59,018 Our legacy? See, 'cause now, 460 00:16:59,119 --> 00:17:01,921 just a week ago, you was saying how you built 461 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:04,191 this empire on your own, and you blew through 462 00:17:04,291 --> 00:17:07,427 my little, measly 400,000 on some bubblegum 463 00:17:07,527 --> 00:17:08,861 and 8-track tapes. 464 00:17:08,961 --> 00:17:12,199 But now you need me, so it's our legacy, huh? 465 00:17:12,299 --> 00:17:13,733 Well, guess what, Lucious. 466 00:17:13,833 --> 00:17:16,203 My legacy is my boys. 467 00:17:16,303 --> 00:17:18,905 So I'm backing Andre. 468 00:17:19,005 --> 00:17:22,041 Hmm. "Our legacy." 469 00:17:27,414 --> 00:17:30,150 BECKY: And through there, a second ladies' room. 470 00:17:30,250 --> 00:17:32,652 You know, Becky, I thought you were overselling, honey. 471 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:34,987 You know, start-ups can be tricky, 472 00:17:35,088 --> 00:17:37,257 and--and they--they don't last long sometimes. 473 00:17:37,357 --> 00:17:39,326 But you know what? This feels very special. 474 00:17:39,426 --> 00:17:41,228 You know, Tiana was touch-and-go there 475 00:17:41,328 --> 00:17:43,596 for a moment, but it turned out sinning was winning. 476 00:17:43,696 --> 00:17:45,798 So we're doing just fine. 477 00:17:45,898 --> 00:17:49,136 So what do you have planned for her next after the single? 478 00:17:49,236 --> 00:17:51,104 Well, you know, we're developing a strategy 479 00:17:51,204 --> 00:17:53,140 that will bring awareness to her new music 480 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:55,142 and our roster at the same time. 481 00:17:55,242 --> 00:17:57,344 It's a slow rollout, sort of low-budget. 482 00:17:57,444 --> 00:17:58,411 COOKIE: Hmm. 483 00:17:58,511 --> 00:18:00,313 More of a deliberately paced strategy. 484 00:18:00,413 --> 00:18:03,450 What if I told you I could shoot Bossy 485 00:18:03,550 --> 00:18:06,753 to the tops of minds across America in one day? 486 00:18:07,787 --> 00:18:09,322 I thought you were done with music. 487 00:18:09,422 --> 00:18:10,357 I'll never be done with music, honey. 488 00:18:10,457 --> 00:18:12,659 It's just, you know, Empire's--it's got 489 00:18:12,759 --> 00:18:15,362 a lot of baggage, but I love what you're doing around here. 490 00:18:15,462 --> 00:18:17,530 Yes, sister girls doing the damn thing, 491 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,098 all by themselves, no help at all. 492 00:18:19,199 --> 00:18:20,133 I love it. 493 00:18:20,233 --> 00:18:22,034 Okay, so what's the concept? 494 00:18:22,135 --> 00:18:25,972 That's it. That's the concept. 495 00:18:26,072 --> 00:18:27,039 What do you mean? 496 00:18:27,140 --> 00:18:28,675 Okay, go with me. 497 00:18:29,976 --> 00:18:32,044 -Live music... -BECKY: Mm-hmm. 498 00:18:32,145 --> 00:18:36,949 New York City girls dipping it, doing it, day-drinking. 499 00:18:37,049 --> 00:18:39,352 Okay, those are a lot of my favorite Ds. 500 00:18:39,452 --> 00:18:40,987 Broadcast on live television 501 00:18:41,087 --> 00:18:44,123 and across every social platform. 502 00:18:44,224 --> 00:18:46,125 -So on Tea Talk? -Oh, no, no, no, honey. 503 00:18:46,226 --> 00:18:48,027 Bigger than that. 504 00:18:48,127 --> 00:18:50,530 Let me produce this for free, my treat. 505 00:18:50,630 --> 00:18:52,165 -On me. -Wha--okay. 506 00:18:52,265 --> 00:18:53,233 We appreciate that, 507 00:18:53,333 --> 00:18:54,634 but what's in it for you, Cookie? 508 00:18:54,734 --> 00:18:55,835 You know what? 509 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:58,371 When you guys left Empire, I was like, "They'll be back." 510 00:18:58,471 --> 00:18:59,872 I am so sorry 511 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:02,008 for doubting the process, honey. 512 00:19:03,075 --> 00:19:05,212 I'm gonna help you get this bitch off the ground. 513 00:19:07,214 --> 00:19:09,182 Uh, well, let's confer. 514 00:19:09,282 --> 00:19:10,350 -GISELLE: Um... -(stuttering) 515 00:19:10,450 --> 00:19:11,684 -We're in! -COOKIE: Great. 516 00:19:11,784 --> 00:19:12,819 BECKY: We're in! GISELLE: We're in! 517 00:19:12,919 --> 00:19:14,554 -BECKY: We're in! -Great. Let's toast to that. 518 00:19:14,654 --> 00:19:16,423 SINGER: * Some blood pumping, there ain't no denying * 519 00:19:16,523 --> 00:19:18,057 * I gotta push 520 00:19:20,260 --> 00:19:21,494 TRACY: Hi. 521 00:19:21,594 --> 00:19:23,896 LUCIOUS: Tracy. 522 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:25,365 Oh. (laughs) 523 00:19:25,465 --> 00:19:27,567 Thank you. 524 00:19:27,667 --> 00:19:29,101 You look lovely. 525 00:19:29,202 --> 00:19:30,837 Thank you. 526 00:19:30,937 --> 00:19:32,004 (gentle piano music playing over speakers) 527 00:19:32,104 --> 00:19:34,707 I'm glad we both recognize 528 00:19:34,807 --> 00:19:36,943 we needed to reset our relationship. 529 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:39,712 I mean, it's important that you see me as partner 530 00:19:39,812 --> 00:19:43,550 now that I'm so involved in the day-to-day at Empire. 531 00:19:43,650 --> 00:19:48,020 Yes, your, um, contributions have been...unparalleled. 532 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:49,689 -Ah. -(both laugh) 533 00:19:49,789 --> 00:19:53,125 And I have to apologize, um, for not recognizing 534 00:19:53,226 --> 00:19:56,195 your business acumen earlier on. 535 00:19:56,296 --> 00:19:59,799 I've been underestimated my entire life, Lucious. 536 00:19:59,899 --> 00:20:03,936 I'd hate to see all of your hard work be for nothing. 537 00:20:04,036 --> 00:20:05,972 What do you mean? 538 00:20:06,072 --> 00:20:08,275 Well, I'm sure you are aware 539 00:20:08,375 --> 00:20:12,279 of the challenges that Andre has been facing 540 00:20:12,379 --> 00:20:14,113 as a leader in this position. 541 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:17,484 I am aware of the power struggles. 542 00:20:17,584 --> 00:20:20,787 But, Lucious, you're the only man 543 00:20:20,887 --> 00:20:23,490 who's ever successfully led the label long-term. 544 00:20:23,590 --> 00:20:26,493 So that means you will support me? 545 00:20:26,593 --> 00:20:28,595 Of course, 546 00:20:28,695 --> 00:20:30,663 provided you support me 547 00:20:30,763 --> 00:20:32,899 on my latest musical venture. 548 00:20:32,999 --> 00:20:34,734 -But of course. -Mm-hmm. 549 00:20:34,834 --> 00:20:37,236 * 550 00:20:37,337 --> 00:20:38,905 What if I told you 551 00:20:39,005 --> 00:20:42,108 we were already sitting on a gold mine? 552 00:20:42,208 --> 00:20:44,076 Now, I have been listening 553 00:20:44,176 --> 00:20:45,612 to some of Philly Street's new material. 554 00:20:45,712 --> 00:20:47,780 He may have put down the mic, 555 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:49,516 but he has still got it. 556 00:20:49,616 --> 00:20:52,084 And now he has a whole new generation 557 00:20:52,184 --> 00:20:55,288 of musicians to influence, only as a producer. 558 00:20:55,388 --> 00:20:59,359 A comeback record 20 years in the making. 559 00:20:59,459 --> 00:21:00,760 * 560 00:21:00,860 --> 00:21:02,795 There's something to that. 561 00:21:02,895 --> 00:21:05,798 I mean, a lot of the artists of my generation 562 00:21:05,898 --> 00:21:08,100 are the mega-producers of today. 563 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:11,471 Isn't it funny how the people we thought we left in the past 564 00:21:11,571 --> 00:21:13,673 keep coming back to us? 565 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:17,777 * 566 00:21:17,877 --> 00:21:20,813 (siren wailing distantly) 567 00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:24,951 Oh, um, actually, Andre's, uh--Andre's actually-- 568 00:21:25,051 --> 00:21:26,986 I'm sorry, son, but you leave me no choice. 569 00:21:27,086 --> 00:21:30,189 I have Tracy Kingsley's proxy, and with it, 570 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:32,792 I am taking back control of Empire. 571 00:21:34,126 --> 00:21:36,162 KELLY: Lucious... 572 00:21:36,262 --> 00:21:37,797 we're all so glad you're back. 573 00:21:37,897 --> 00:21:39,732 (foreboding music) 574 00:21:39,832 --> 00:21:41,701 You must be incredibly proud of Andre... 575 00:21:43,736 --> 00:21:47,340 Putting his stamp on Empire with the Raw event. 576 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:49,241 Join us, Pop. 577 00:21:49,342 --> 00:21:51,911 I was just updating our majority shareholder. 578 00:21:52,011 --> 00:21:54,213 KELLY: Andre was taking me through the program. 579 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:55,982 -It's ambitious. -LUCIOUS: An event like this 580 00:21:56,082 --> 00:22:00,420 in two weeks, respectfully, is reckless. 581 00:22:00,520 --> 00:22:03,423 Though big risks lead to bigger rewards. 582 00:22:03,523 --> 00:22:05,825 That's what I learned by watching you, Pop, 583 00:22:05,925 --> 00:22:06,893 back in the day. 584 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:09,862 I know it's uncomfortable, son, 585 00:22:09,962 --> 00:22:13,400 to have to come and try and take the reins of Empire. 586 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:15,034 Well, I think it'd be truly uncomfortable 587 00:22:15,134 --> 00:22:19,038 for all of us if AUSA Conway were to become involved. 588 00:22:19,138 --> 00:22:20,607 Well, my name has been cleared. 589 00:22:20,707 --> 00:22:23,543 Well, yes, but public perception is tricky. 590 00:22:23,643 --> 00:22:25,344 I'd hate to see our team's hard work squandered 591 00:22:25,445 --> 00:22:26,613 over a misconception. 592 00:22:26,713 --> 00:22:28,515 That's a good point, Andre. 593 00:22:28,615 --> 00:22:30,249 Until the investigation winds down 594 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,619 and public perception catches up to your innocence, 595 00:22:32,719 --> 00:22:35,455 I think it's best we stay the course with leadership. 596 00:22:35,555 --> 00:22:37,056 I think that's wise. 597 00:22:37,957 --> 00:22:39,358 KELLY: Empire Raw will go forward, 598 00:22:39,459 --> 00:22:42,194 and as far as the matter of acting CEO, 599 00:22:42,294 --> 00:22:45,264 I'll reserve judgment until after the event. 600 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:48,200 * 601 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:50,770 In the meantime, let's do everything we can 602 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:52,472 to ensure its success. 603 00:22:52,572 --> 00:22:57,309 * 604 00:23:01,247 --> 00:23:04,651 (whistle blowing) 605 00:23:04,751 --> 00:23:07,554 Hey, what's up? 606 00:23:07,654 --> 00:23:09,722 Thank you for joining us. 607 00:23:09,822 --> 00:23:11,791 Well, I--I don't have a lot of time, you know. 608 00:23:11,891 --> 00:23:14,126 Andre wants to go through a third run-through. 609 00:23:15,462 --> 00:23:18,330 Devon tells me that rehearsal's been stressful. 610 00:23:18,431 --> 00:23:21,968 Um, Andre's under a lot of pressure. 611 00:23:22,068 --> 00:23:23,436 Yeah, we probably should get back in there 612 00:23:23,536 --> 00:23:24,804 before he starts freaking out. 613 00:23:24,904 --> 00:23:25,838 Yeah. 614 00:23:25,938 --> 00:23:28,307 Well, before you do, I just wanna ask you, 615 00:23:28,407 --> 00:23:31,478 do you think this event is a--a good idea? 616 00:23:32,679 --> 00:23:35,114 And you can be honest with me. 617 00:23:35,214 --> 00:23:36,583 (dramatic music) 618 00:23:36,683 --> 00:23:39,586 I mean, yeah, Andre has been calling us in 619 00:23:39,686 --> 00:23:41,921 on every meeting and blowing up our phones, 620 00:23:42,021 --> 00:23:43,022 and it is a lot, 621 00:23:43,122 --> 00:23:44,957 but at the end of the day, 622 00:23:45,057 --> 00:23:46,493 he's letting us lead. 623 00:23:46,593 --> 00:23:48,928 Well, it's good to be heard, but... 624 00:23:49,028 --> 00:23:50,463 that's not real support. 625 00:23:50,563 --> 00:23:51,998 When you fell off that stage, 626 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:55,434 who was there to help you gain the confidence 627 00:23:55,535 --> 00:23:56,669 to get back on it again? 628 00:23:56,769 --> 00:23:59,205 * 629 00:23:59,305 --> 00:24:00,707 You did, Lucious. 630 00:24:00,807 --> 00:24:03,843 Devon... 631 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:06,112 who helped you climb deep into your soul 632 00:24:06,212 --> 00:24:08,447 and find your voice when no one else could? 633 00:24:08,548 --> 00:24:09,549 DEVON: (sighs) 634 00:24:09,649 --> 00:24:12,685 You, sir. 635 00:24:12,785 --> 00:24:14,787 * 636 00:24:14,887 --> 00:24:16,989 Now, Andre means well, 637 00:24:17,089 --> 00:24:19,492 but the reason that he forces you 638 00:24:19,592 --> 00:24:21,828 to rely on yourselves is because he's never 639 00:24:21,928 --> 00:24:24,564 built artists the way I built you two. 640 00:24:24,664 --> 00:24:27,967 Andre doesn't understand how very fragile 641 00:24:28,067 --> 00:24:29,802 your artistry is. 642 00:24:29,902 --> 00:24:33,906 And if you recognize the force that built you 643 00:24:34,006 --> 00:24:37,076 and are loyal to it, 644 00:24:37,176 --> 00:24:40,547 than that loyalty will be rewarded. 645 00:24:40,647 --> 00:24:43,215 * 646 00:24:43,315 --> 00:24:44,483 (hip-hop music playing) 647 00:24:44,584 --> 00:24:45,885 ANDRE: Ay, yo. (chuckles) 648 00:24:47,319 --> 00:24:48,588 * 649 00:24:48,688 --> 00:24:49,989 -(music stops) -All right, brother. 650 00:24:50,089 --> 00:24:51,390 Oh! 651 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:53,225 Nah, you better support your artists, bruh. 652 00:24:53,325 --> 00:24:54,994 You remember back when I was CEO. 653 00:24:55,094 --> 00:24:56,529 Hey, you're the only one who hasn't blocked that 654 00:24:56,629 --> 00:24:57,897 from memory, Hakeem. 655 00:24:57,997 --> 00:24:59,699 -Come here, boy. -That's cold. 656 00:24:59,799 --> 00:25:01,167 I appreciate you, man. 657 00:25:03,402 --> 00:25:06,505 Listen, I wanna thank you for keeping your word 658 00:25:06,606 --> 00:25:07,674 and supporting me over Lucious, man. 659 00:25:07,774 --> 00:25:09,041 -It means a lot. -We Lyons. 660 00:25:09,141 --> 00:25:11,243 -That's what we do. -Yes, sir. 661 00:25:11,343 --> 00:25:13,012 But if you wanted to thank me, bro... 662 00:25:14,681 --> 00:25:16,348 Send Devon out on tour. 663 00:25:16,448 --> 00:25:18,951 (solemn music) 664 00:25:19,051 --> 00:25:22,354 Bruh, he's in my home, eating cereal with my kids. 665 00:25:22,454 --> 00:25:23,956 Come on, man. 666 00:25:24,056 --> 00:25:26,225 I can't do it. 667 00:25:27,093 --> 00:25:30,730 How would you feel if some lame was playing daddy to Walker? 668 00:25:30,830 --> 00:25:34,100 It's getting confusing, especially for Prince. 669 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:35,868 No, it's confusing for you. 670 00:25:35,968 --> 00:25:37,737 This is on you, Hakeem. 671 00:25:37,837 --> 00:25:40,272 * 672 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:42,108 You asked for this. 673 00:25:44,110 --> 00:25:46,045 You jumped on that stage and demanded 674 00:25:46,145 --> 00:25:47,313 that you were the lead in the movie 675 00:25:47,413 --> 00:25:48,981 filming all over the country. 676 00:25:49,081 --> 00:25:52,418 And some CEOs would have been pissed off at you. 677 00:25:52,518 --> 00:25:55,487 I saw a grown man who could handle it. 678 00:25:56,823 --> 00:25:58,557 Maybe I was wrong. 679 00:25:58,658 --> 00:25:59,926 * 680 00:26:00,026 --> 00:26:02,394 So what I gotta do? 681 00:26:02,494 --> 00:26:04,230 ANDRE: You wanted it. 682 00:26:04,330 --> 00:26:07,099 * 683 00:26:07,199 --> 00:26:08,801 Find a way to work through it. 684 00:26:08,901 --> 00:26:10,102 All right? 685 00:26:10,202 --> 00:26:13,840 * 686 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:15,241 (upbeat hip-hop music playing) 687 00:26:15,341 --> 00:26:16,275 (cheers and applause) 688 00:26:16,375 --> 00:26:19,311 Women and gentle ladies, 689 00:26:19,411 --> 00:26:21,080 please give it up for... 690 00:26:21,180 --> 00:26:23,582 -COOKIE: Excuse me, ladies. -ANGELA: Tiana! 691 00:26:23,683 --> 00:26:25,818 (cheers and applause) 692 00:26:25,918 --> 00:26:28,921 (upbeat pop music playing) 693 00:26:29,021 --> 00:26:34,661 * 694 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:37,029 * Baby 695 00:26:37,129 --> 00:26:40,166 * It's only right to feel myself, yeah * 696 00:26:40,266 --> 00:26:41,533 * 697 00:26:41,634 --> 00:26:42,669 * Mm 698 00:26:42,769 --> 00:26:45,171 * Or maybe, yeah, yeah 699 00:26:45,271 --> 00:26:47,940 * You like it when I cry for help * 700 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:51,010 SINGER: * No 701 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:53,545 * Tell me who's gonna 702 00:26:53,646 --> 00:26:54,981 SINGER: * Uh-huh 703 00:26:55,081 --> 00:26:57,016 * Love me like I'm dreaming 704 00:26:57,116 --> 00:26:58,685 * 705 00:26:58,785 --> 00:26:59,952 SINGER: * Uh 706 00:27:00,052 --> 00:27:01,988 * Baby, don't you do it 707 00:27:02,088 --> 00:27:03,222 SINGER: * No 708 00:27:03,322 --> 00:27:05,725 * Don't you dare wake me 709 00:27:05,825 --> 00:27:08,160 * Yeah, yeah 710 00:27:08,260 --> 00:27:10,529 * I don't know, but I won't come down * 711 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,364 * To your level now 712 00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:13,866 * No, no, no, I won't wait all night * 713 00:27:13,966 --> 00:27:14,901 SINGER: * All night 714 00:27:15,001 --> 00:27:16,803 * So don't waste my time 715 00:27:16,903 --> 00:27:18,570 * Truth is, I won't sleep on lies * 716 00:27:18,671 --> 00:27:21,007 * So you better wake up now 717 00:27:21,107 --> 00:27:25,077 * I'm not gonna wait, wait, wait * 718 00:27:25,177 --> 00:27:28,815 * Sorry, not gonna wait, wait * 719 00:27:28,915 --> 00:27:30,416 Cookie, we don't know how to thank you enough. 720 00:27:30,516 --> 00:27:32,318 This is way better than we could have imagined. 721 00:27:32,418 --> 00:27:35,021 No, no thank-yous necessary. 722 00:27:35,121 --> 00:27:37,189 Do you know everybody up on that stage is a woman? 723 00:27:37,289 --> 00:27:40,526 Camerawoman, the grips. The best boy is a best woman. 724 00:27:40,626 --> 00:27:44,363 -Ha-ha. -* Wait on nobody 725 00:27:44,463 --> 00:27:46,665 SINGER: * Go ahead and wait 726 00:27:46,766 --> 00:27:47,734 * Wait on nobody 727 00:27:47,834 --> 00:27:50,269 You know, ladies, you made me remember that 728 00:27:50,369 --> 00:27:52,071 we should be building each other up, 729 00:27:52,171 --> 00:27:53,572 not tearing each other down. 730 00:27:53,672 --> 00:27:54,841 Girl power. 731 00:27:54,941 --> 00:27:56,075 -Yeah! -I'ma get a drink. 732 00:27:56,175 --> 00:27:57,343 -Oh. -Get a drink. 733 00:27:57,443 --> 00:27:59,611 * 734 00:27:59,712 --> 00:28:00,747 * But ah, ah, ah, ah 735 00:28:00,847 --> 00:28:03,716 * Watch how you talk 736 00:28:03,816 --> 00:28:06,685 * Or do a full 180 737 00:28:06,786 --> 00:28:08,587 * Tell me 738 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:10,757 * Tell me who's gonna 739 00:28:10,857 --> 00:28:12,391 SINGER: * Uh-huh 740 00:28:12,491 --> 00:28:14,560 * Love me like I'm dreaming 741 00:28:14,660 --> 00:28:17,396 SINGER: * Dreaming, oh, yeah 742 00:28:17,496 --> 00:28:19,565 * Baby, don't you do it 743 00:28:19,665 --> 00:28:20,733 SINGER: * Do it, do it 744 00:28:20,833 --> 00:28:21,901 * Don't you dare 745 00:28:22,001 --> 00:28:24,103 * Wake me, yeah, yeah 746 00:28:24,203 --> 00:28:25,371 SINGER: * Uh-huh 747 00:28:25,471 --> 00:28:27,774 * Sorry, not gonna wait 748 00:28:27,874 --> 00:28:29,575 -* Wait -SINGER: * Wait 749 00:28:29,675 --> 00:28:32,278 * Sorry, not gonna wait 750 00:28:32,378 --> 00:28:35,147 * Wait, wait on nobody 751 00:28:35,247 --> 00:28:37,984 SINGER: * Dreaming, yeah, go ahead and wait * 752 00:28:38,084 --> 00:28:39,385 * Wait on nobody 753 00:28:39,485 --> 00:28:42,254 SINGER: * Ooh, oh 754 00:28:42,354 --> 00:28:43,756 * Wait on nobody 755 00:28:43,856 --> 00:28:45,958 SINGER: * Dreaming, yeah, go ahead and wait * 756 00:28:46,058 --> 00:28:47,626 * 757 00:28:47,726 --> 00:28:51,063 * Wait, wait, wait 758 00:28:51,163 --> 00:28:52,431 * 759 00:28:52,531 --> 00:28:55,467 (cheers and applause) 760 00:28:59,839 --> 00:29:02,508 ANGELA: All right, so Bossy Media is 761 00:29:02,608 --> 00:29:04,243 the passion project of these ladies, 762 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:06,612 Giselle Sims and Becky Williams. 763 00:29:06,712 --> 00:29:08,114 Yes, thank you so much for having us. 764 00:29:08,214 --> 00:29:09,816 Thank you! Thanks! 765 00:29:09,916 --> 00:29:12,618 (cheers and applause) 766 00:29:12,718 --> 00:29:15,487 So Bossy, is it just a music label run by women? 767 00:29:15,587 --> 00:29:16,823 Oh, no. No, no, no. 768 00:29:16,923 --> 00:29:19,591 It is a way of life. Right, ladies? 769 00:29:19,691 --> 00:29:22,028 (cheers and applause) 770 00:29:22,128 --> 00:29:25,097 It's not just a party. It's the future! 771 00:29:25,197 --> 00:29:27,800 (crowd roars) 772 00:29:27,900 --> 00:29:29,468 Can I borrow you for a minute? 773 00:29:29,568 --> 00:29:32,304 -We loved it, loved it. -Loved it. 774 00:29:32,404 --> 00:29:33,639 We wanna fast-track it and focus group 775 00:29:33,739 --> 00:29:34,773 -the "Music Minute"-- -Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 776 00:29:34,874 --> 00:29:36,809 I'ma need you to call my agent, yeah. 777 00:29:36,909 --> 00:29:38,277 See, 'cause I'm gonna need more money, 778 00:29:38,377 --> 00:29:39,711 more resources, and, frankly, 779 00:29:39,812 --> 00:29:40,980 more than one minute. 780 00:29:41,080 --> 00:29:42,781 I'm a producer, bitch. 781 00:29:42,882 --> 00:29:43,983 -BECKY: Bossy! -GISELLE AND BECKY: Bossy! 782 00:29:44,083 --> 00:29:46,953 ALL: Bossy! Bossy! Bossy! 783 00:29:47,053 --> 00:29:51,190 Bossy! Bossy! Bossy! Bossy! Bossy! 784 00:29:51,290 --> 00:29:53,792 Bossy! Bossy! Bossy! 785 00:29:56,996 --> 00:29:58,865 (Estelle's "Woman's World") 786 00:29:58,965 --> 00:30:01,868 Close this off in about 15. Thank you. 787 00:30:01,968 --> 00:30:03,535 Thank you so much for coming. Enjoy the show. 788 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:05,371 ESTELLE: * You was blind 789 00:30:05,471 --> 00:30:06,405 MAYA: This is a big night for Andre. 790 00:30:06,505 --> 00:30:08,207 Make sure everything is perfect. 791 00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:09,675 ESTELLE: * You can see 792 00:30:09,775 --> 00:30:10,977 -* Oh, I love -You ready? 793 00:30:11,077 --> 00:30:13,479 ESTELLE: * Oh, oh, oh 794 00:30:13,579 --> 00:30:16,515 * Living in a woman's world 795 00:30:16,615 --> 00:30:17,683 (sighs) 796 00:30:17,783 --> 00:30:18,717 ESTELLE: * A woman's world 797 00:30:18,817 --> 00:30:20,386 TERI: Perfect. 798 00:30:20,486 --> 00:30:22,922 -You're perfect. -You're perfect. 799 00:30:23,022 --> 00:30:24,390 (moans) 800 00:30:25,591 --> 00:30:26,658 MAYA: Hey, Andre--whoa, sorry. 801 00:30:26,758 --> 00:30:28,360 Oh, uh--uh, 802 00:30:28,460 --> 00:30:30,696 Hakeem wants to change his set list. 803 00:30:30,796 --> 00:30:31,998 He wants Porsha to do the hook. 804 00:30:32,098 --> 00:30:34,100 -Porsha? -MAYA: Yeah. 805 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:36,035 It's fine, whatever he wants. 806 00:30:36,135 --> 00:30:37,703 -Really? -ANDRE: Yeah. 807 00:30:37,803 --> 00:30:39,438 Whatever he wants, it's fine. 808 00:30:39,538 --> 00:30:41,007 Okay, yeah. I'll--I'll leave you to it. 809 00:30:41,107 --> 00:30:42,741 ESTELLE: * It's a woman's world 810 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:44,176 (faint cheers and applause) 811 00:30:44,276 --> 00:30:46,378 You hear all this? 812 00:30:46,478 --> 00:30:48,847 There's a whole lot of people out there, 813 00:30:48,948 --> 00:30:50,917 and you did this. 814 00:30:51,017 --> 00:30:52,718 You took a huge risk, 815 00:30:52,818 --> 00:30:55,254 and you did it by putting everything on the table 816 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:57,056 for your artists. 817 00:30:57,156 --> 00:31:00,792 ESTELLE: * For her love, you sacrifice * 818 00:31:00,893 --> 00:31:03,295 -(Teri moans) -(chuckles) 819 00:31:03,395 --> 00:31:05,297 Look for me in the front row. 820 00:31:05,397 --> 00:31:08,800 I've never been more proud to be your wife. 821 00:31:08,901 --> 00:31:15,774 * 822 00:31:17,809 --> 00:31:20,980 (cheers and applause) 823 00:31:21,080 --> 00:31:22,481 What's up, New York? 824 00:31:22,581 --> 00:31:23,916 (cheers and applause) 825 00:31:24,016 --> 00:31:26,285 What up? 826 00:31:26,385 --> 00:31:28,254 Family, followers, friends, 827 00:31:28,354 --> 00:31:30,322 the ASA Committee too, 828 00:31:30,422 --> 00:31:32,158 thank y'all for coming through tonight. 829 00:31:32,258 --> 00:31:33,659 MAN: Yeah! 830 00:31:33,759 --> 00:31:35,561 I had something planned differently, 831 00:31:35,661 --> 00:31:38,464 but someone, my brother, 832 00:31:38,564 --> 00:31:41,233 taught me the true meaning of what Raw is. 833 00:31:41,333 --> 00:31:43,469 So tonight, I'ma show my truth. 834 00:31:44,836 --> 00:31:48,975 I'ma do this for my family, my children, my everything. 835 00:31:49,075 --> 00:31:50,476 (cheers and applause) 836 00:31:50,576 --> 00:31:51,843 Heh! 837 00:31:53,946 --> 00:31:56,248 * I knew this was gonna happen * 838 00:31:56,348 --> 00:31:58,650 * You and that man have a great time * 839 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:00,619 * You and that man have a great time * 840 00:32:00,719 --> 00:32:02,454 * You and that man have a great time * 841 00:32:02,554 --> 00:32:04,656 * And I be raising my son on FaceTime * 842 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:06,292 -* FaceTime -* You and that woman 843 00:32:06,392 --> 00:32:07,459 * Have a great time 844 00:32:07,559 --> 00:32:10,129 * You and that woman have a great time * 845 00:32:10,229 --> 00:32:12,131 * You and that woman have a great time * 846 00:32:12,231 --> 00:32:13,332 * And you'll be raising your son * 847 00:32:13,432 --> 00:32:15,034 * On FaceTime, FaceTime 848 00:32:15,134 --> 00:32:16,302 HAKEEM: * Hey, little Prince 849 00:32:16,402 --> 00:32:17,369 * Hey, little baby dragon 850 00:32:17,469 --> 00:32:19,371 * Yeah, how was school, how was school? * 851 00:32:19,471 --> 00:32:21,040 * Do you like your new teacher? * 852 00:32:21,140 --> 00:32:22,141 * Do you like your new friends? * 853 00:32:22,374 --> 00:32:24,110 * Do they make you feel cool, make you feel cool? * 854 00:32:24,210 --> 00:32:25,477 * And I wish you could be with me * 855 00:32:25,577 --> 00:32:26,645 * Man, I wish you could be with me * 856 00:32:26,745 --> 00:32:28,547 * We'd be riding down 101, 101 857 00:32:28,647 --> 00:32:31,683 * Do you wanna build a snowman? * 858 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:33,319 * Whoo 859 00:32:33,419 --> 00:32:36,155 * But your mama know I always with them girl * 860 00:32:36,255 --> 00:32:38,024 * Them sugar 861 00:32:38,124 --> 00:32:39,358 * And no matter what I say 862 00:32:39,458 --> 00:32:42,861 * She always think I play that mister lover, lover * 863 00:32:42,961 --> 00:32:46,532 * She always think I'm trying to act a fool with it * 864 00:32:46,632 --> 00:32:49,235 * But I can't run with you no more * 865 00:32:49,335 --> 00:32:51,170 * Now I know dude hit it 866 00:32:51,270 --> 00:32:53,139 * Hey, it's a crying-ass shame * 867 00:32:53,239 --> 00:32:54,173 * When you have a bad dream * 868 00:32:54,273 --> 00:32:55,974 What you smiling for, huh? 869 00:32:56,075 --> 00:32:57,976 Did you ruin someone's life today? 870 00:32:58,077 --> 00:32:59,211 No, I'm just trying to see 871 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:01,913 if Andre can, uh, stick his landing. 872 00:33:02,014 --> 00:33:04,183 Oh, that's real mature. 873 00:33:04,283 --> 00:33:06,318 * Talk about, and you're too young * 874 00:33:06,418 --> 00:33:09,855 * To even know how we can work it out * 875 00:33:09,955 --> 00:33:12,724 You know, there's a father doing the best he can 876 00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:14,526 with what he got to take care of his kids. 877 00:33:14,626 --> 00:33:16,662 Meanwhile, you over here being petty, 878 00:33:16,762 --> 00:33:18,697 taking score. 879 00:33:18,797 --> 00:33:22,534 * Ay, Tiana, this is so important * 880 00:33:22,634 --> 00:33:28,207 * 'Cause I don't feel like I'm his daddy no more * 881 00:33:28,307 --> 00:33:30,242 * You and that man have a great time * 882 00:33:30,342 --> 00:33:32,044 * You and that man have a great time * 883 00:33:32,144 --> 00:33:33,912 * You and that man have a great time * 884 00:33:34,012 --> 00:33:37,449 * And I be raising my son on FaceTime, FaceTime * 885 00:33:37,549 --> 00:33:40,552 (cheers and applause) 886 00:33:44,123 --> 00:33:47,293 Yes, to the real fathers! 887 00:33:47,393 --> 00:33:50,796 (cheers and applause continue) 888 00:33:53,932 --> 00:33:55,967 (spectator whistling) 889 00:33:56,068 --> 00:33:59,071 Our next performer has helped incarcerated men, 890 00:33:59,171 --> 00:34:01,640 men like me, rise through their misfortune. 891 00:34:01,740 --> 00:34:03,409 But over the past year, 892 00:34:03,509 --> 00:34:06,978 she's risen to become a defining voice in Empire. 893 00:34:07,079 --> 00:34:11,417 Please welcome your best new artist, Treasure. 894 00:34:11,517 --> 00:34:13,619 (cheers and applause) 895 00:34:13,719 --> 00:34:15,754 Treasure! 896 00:34:15,854 --> 00:34:17,989 (crowd hooting) 897 00:34:18,090 --> 00:34:19,825 Whoo! 898 00:34:23,295 --> 00:34:25,264 Treasure. (chuckles nervously) 899 00:34:25,364 --> 00:34:28,100 (cheers and applause continue) 900 00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:29,301 Treasure? 901 00:34:29,401 --> 00:34:30,802 WOMAN: Oh, come on. Okay. 902 00:34:32,404 --> 00:34:35,307 (dramatic music) 903 00:34:35,407 --> 00:34:42,281 * 904 00:34:47,986 --> 00:34:50,021 (dramatic music) 905 00:34:50,122 --> 00:34:51,157 Get Hakeem back out on that stage 906 00:34:51,257 --> 00:34:52,858 before his brother looks like a fool. 907 00:34:52,958 --> 00:34:56,162 * 908 00:34:56,262 --> 00:34:58,697 You smug-ass son of a bitch. 909 00:34:58,797 --> 00:35:00,599 You sabotaged your own son. 910 00:35:00,699 --> 00:35:02,768 I do what I have to to protect my kingdom. 911 00:35:02,868 --> 00:35:05,804 Oh, right, okay, so this is all you got, Lucious, huh? 912 00:35:05,904 --> 00:35:07,139 This is all you have? 913 00:35:07,239 --> 00:35:09,040 You will hurt your own children, 914 00:35:09,141 --> 00:35:11,477 your own company, just to stay in the light, huh? 915 00:35:11,577 --> 00:35:13,512 It's the best for Empire, trust. 916 00:35:13,612 --> 00:35:15,447 Whatever. 917 00:35:15,547 --> 00:35:18,717 Andre! Tell 'em who you are. 918 00:35:18,817 --> 00:35:21,487 Tell 'em who my baby is! 919 00:35:21,587 --> 00:35:26,692 * 920 00:35:26,792 --> 00:35:28,994 (microphone feedback squeals) 921 00:35:29,094 --> 00:35:31,363 Okay. 922 00:35:31,463 --> 00:35:32,831 * 923 00:35:32,931 --> 00:35:34,366 MAN: Tell us what's going on. 924 00:35:34,466 --> 00:35:37,836 * 925 00:35:37,936 --> 00:35:41,039 My father's life and love has always been music. 926 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:45,577 But I can't rap, and I can't sing. 927 00:35:45,677 --> 00:35:49,415 So, uh, I lit a fire inside 928 00:35:49,515 --> 00:35:54,052 to master the business side of music so that... 929 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,221 my father would see me. 930 00:35:55,321 --> 00:35:57,556 * 931 00:35:57,656 --> 00:35:59,691 Didn't work. 932 00:35:59,791 --> 00:36:02,994 It wasn't enough, and that fire burned me alive. 933 00:36:03,094 --> 00:36:04,663 * 934 00:36:04,763 --> 00:36:07,499 I thought that the only way out was a... 935 00:36:09,701 --> 00:36:11,670 .45 to the temple. 936 00:36:12,771 --> 00:36:15,241 My finger on the trigger. 937 00:36:16,608 --> 00:36:18,076 Boom. 938 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:21,079 (crowd murmuring) 939 00:36:21,179 --> 00:36:22,781 No bullet. 940 00:36:22,881 --> 00:36:26,184 * 941 00:36:26,285 --> 00:36:30,088 But music hasn't only caused me pain. 942 00:36:30,188 --> 00:36:34,125 When I lost my first child, uh, my brothers wrote a song for me 943 00:36:34,226 --> 00:36:36,762 to help make me feel whole again. 944 00:36:36,862 --> 00:36:39,865 For those of you who don't know, 945 00:36:39,965 --> 00:36:41,467 I'm bipolar. 946 00:36:42,768 --> 00:36:45,771 When I was manic, 947 00:36:45,871 --> 00:36:47,439 the only thing that brought me down 948 00:36:47,539 --> 00:36:50,309 was to hum "Lean on Me" 949 00:36:50,409 --> 00:36:52,944 like I used to with my family. 950 00:36:53,044 --> 00:36:55,447 That's right, baby. 951 00:36:55,547 --> 00:36:57,716 I learned that music has the power to heal. 952 00:36:59,150 --> 00:37:00,586 It saved me. 953 00:37:02,254 --> 00:37:05,491 Music saved my life too. 954 00:37:05,591 --> 00:37:08,627 So music belongs as much to me 955 00:37:08,727 --> 00:37:10,296 as it does to anybody else in my family, 956 00:37:10,396 --> 00:37:13,131 as much as it does to anybody else in this room. 957 00:37:13,231 --> 00:37:15,667 And as the leader of Empire, 958 00:37:15,767 --> 00:37:17,669 I don't wanna tell artists who to be. 959 00:37:18,837 --> 00:37:22,674 I want to create a space for them to share themselves 960 00:37:22,774 --> 00:37:24,810 with the world on their terms 961 00:37:24,910 --> 00:37:29,147 and make music that has the power to help heal 962 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:31,149 and inspire and guide 963 00:37:31,249 --> 00:37:32,518 in the same way that it guided me. 964 00:37:32,618 --> 00:37:34,820 That is who I am! 965 00:37:34,920 --> 00:37:37,489 And that... 966 00:37:37,589 --> 00:37:42,093 * 967 00:37:42,193 --> 00:37:44,029 That's Empire's future. 968 00:37:44,129 --> 00:37:48,934 * 969 00:38:00,879 --> 00:38:03,882 (cheers and applause) 970 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:21,232 I have never... 971 00:38:21,333 --> 00:38:24,202 been more proud of you, my son. 972 00:38:27,205 --> 00:38:29,575 I'm actually embarrassed that... 973 00:38:30,842 --> 00:38:33,745 It took me a minute to really hear you 974 00:38:33,845 --> 00:38:38,016 and to truly see your vision for Empire. 975 00:38:39,818 --> 00:38:43,188 I just want us to be able to build it together. 976 00:38:44,523 --> 00:38:45,924 Please. 977 00:38:49,528 --> 00:38:52,531 (cheers and applause) 978 00:39:00,506 --> 00:39:02,708 And now I would like 979 00:39:02,808 --> 00:39:05,076 for Treasure to come on out here 980 00:39:05,176 --> 00:39:07,178 and bless this stage with a performance 981 00:39:07,278 --> 00:39:10,382 worthy of my son Andre. 982 00:39:10,482 --> 00:39:12,718 Come on out, Treasure. 983 00:39:12,818 --> 00:39:15,787 (cheers and applause) 984 00:39:17,756 --> 00:39:21,527 (melancholy piano music playing) 985 00:39:21,627 --> 00:39:23,729 TREASURE: * Oh, ooh 986 00:39:23,829 --> 00:39:26,264 * 987 00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:30,268 * Different people, good and evil * 988 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:34,806 * Stroking egos, superficial 989 00:39:34,906 --> 00:39:36,942 * I'm growing, learning 990 00:39:37,042 --> 00:39:39,077 * Tables are turning 991 00:39:39,177 --> 00:39:43,081 * I know who I am 992 00:39:43,181 --> 00:39:45,717 * Running, hiding 993 00:39:45,817 --> 00:39:47,619 * No point in crying 994 00:39:47,719 --> 00:39:51,457 * Over this 995 00:39:51,557 --> 00:39:54,660 I bare my soul, and all they care about is Lucious. 996 00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:57,729 Andre, no, it was you. 997 00:39:57,829 --> 00:39:59,965 He just helped things along a little bit. 998 00:40:00,065 --> 00:40:02,834 You're still CEO. You won. 999 00:40:02,934 --> 00:40:04,670 I need a second. 1000 00:40:04,770 --> 00:40:06,505 Can I meet you out front? 1001 00:40:06,605 --> 00:40:11,176 * 1002 00:40:11,276 --> 00:40:13,479 Of course. 1003 00:40:13,579 --> 00:40:15,180 (whooshes) 1004 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:17,348 * 1005 00:40:17,449 --> 00:40:24,322 TREASURE: * Just let me live 1006 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:26,257 What the hell are you doing here? 1007 00:40:26,357 --> 00:40:28,093 Don't be coy. You want me here. 1008 00:40:28,193 --> 00:40:30,328 * 1009 00:40:30,428 --> 00:40:33,465 You'll only beat Lucious if you play dirty. 1010 00:40:33,565 --> 00:40:37,368 And that's not singing and dancing for influencers. 1011 00:40:37,469 --> 00:40:40,271 It means going for blood. 1012 00:40:40,371 --> 00:40:42,040 I'm not gonna hurt him. 1013 00:40:43,675 --> 00:40:44,843 What you need to do, my man, 1014 00:40:44,943 --> 00:40:48,213 is put his pompous ass out to pasture 1015 00:40:48,313 --> 00:40:51,650 before his obsession with this company's past 1016 00:40:51,750 --> 00:40:53,351 destroys its future. 1017 00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:56,488 It's what's best for him and for Empire. 1018 00:40:56,588 --> 00:41:00,358 * Don't even try it 1019 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:03,962 * You don't have to like me 1020 00:41:04,062 --> 00:41:06,565 It's the only way to save them both. 1021 00:41:06,665 --> 00:41:08,066 TREASURE: * Love me 1022 00:41:08,166 --> 00:41:09,400 (chimes) 1023 00:41:09,501 --> 00:41:11,369 * You don't have to feel me 1024 00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:13,338 * If you don't, it's okay 1025 00:41:13,438 --> 00:41:16,374 * If you're not thinking of me * 1026 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:18,143 LUCIOUS: See? 1027 00:41:18,243 --> 00:41:20,812 No matter how bad you talk about me, 1028 00:41:20,912 --> 00:41:22,914 I'm always gonna look after our boys. 1029 00:41:23,014 --> 00:41:24,249 (laughs) 1030 00:41:24,349 --> 00:41:26,718 Fathers are supposed to put their children first. 1031 00:41:26,818 --> 00:41:29,354 Why are you just figuring that out, huh? 1032 00:41:29,454 --> 00:41:32,390 You took his event from him, and you made it all about you, 1033 00:41:32,490 --> 00:41:33,424 as usual. 1034 00:41:33,525 --> 00:41:34,693 Wait, I don't get it. 1035 00:41:34,793 --> 00:41:36,427 I mean, do you hate me that much 1036 00:41:36,528 --> 00:41:39,364 that you can't see good in any damn thing I do? 1037 00:41:39,464 --> 00:41:41,600 No, I don't hate you, Lucious. 1038 00:41:41,700 --> 00:41:45,036 I'm just finally seeing you for who you really are, 1039 00:41:45,136 --> 00:41:47,438 and that ain't much. 1040 00:41:47,539 --> 00:41:48,506 Hmm. 1041 00:41:48,607 --> 00:41:50,842 TREASURE: * Oh, ooh, ooh 1042 00:41:50,942 --> 00:41:57,783 * 1043 00:42:21,406 --> 00:42:22,941 Why are you here? 1044 00:42:23,041 --> 00:42:26,244 TREASURE: * Just let me live 1045 00:42:26,344 --> 00:42:27,412 * 1046 00:42:27,512 --> 00:42:29,648 * I'm trying to live 1047 00:42:29,748 --> 00:42:31,717 SINGERS: * Live, live 1048 00:42:31,817 --> 00:42:35,120 * Oh, ooh, ooh 1049 00:42:35,220 --> 00:42:37,155 * 1050 00:42:37,255 --> 00:42:40,325 (cheers and applause) 1051 00:42:40,425 --> 00:42:41,827 (laughs) 1052 00:42:51,002 --> 00:42:53,571 (desolate music) 1053 00:42:53,672 --> 00:42:54,973 Can we talk? 1054 00:42:55,073 --> 00:43:01,947 * 1055 00:43:15,927 --> 00:43:18,830 (dramatic hip-hop music) 1056 00:43:18,930 --> 00:43:25,804 * 1057 00:43:48,526 --> 00:43:51,062 Captioned by Captionmax