Katlynn Simone

Two years after losing Empire to Eddie Barker, Cookie and Lucious are still in the midst of picking up the pieces. In an effort to reclaim the Lyons' position in the music industry, Cookie sets her eyes on a talented new singer and rapper, Treasure.

With the control of Empire within reach again, the Lyons must pull out all the stops to prove Lucious and Becky's innocence in the data mining scandal.

Cookie and Lucious learn the difficulties of launching an artist without Empire Entertainment's resources. When they receive offers to launch them back into power, they make a surprising decision.

Lucious and Cookie worry that their new artist, Devon, may not be ready for the pressure. Hakeem is determined to convince Tiana that he's matured, but she has reservations. Cookie becomes concerned about Jamal.

When Empire launches its national tour in Philly, things heat up and egos clash. Jamal and Kai's relationships gets complicated, while Treasure has an embarrassing mishap on stage.

Cookie is offered a career game-changer that would put her future in the family business in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jamal works to make Tiana and Treasure's track a success, and Andre receives startling news.