Jamila Velazquez

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

The special victims squad tries to take down a sex-trafficking operation that enslaves young women. When the investigation is halted by Lieutenant Alexandra Eames, Detective Benson has to get creative.

Lucious begins to plot the ascension of Empire from record label to global music monolith, and he looks into forming a partnership with Jago, the founder of a music streaming company.

Cookie and Anika work with Laz to throw an event to launch their company, showcase their artists, and debut a song written by Hakeem. Jamal works on his music with Ne-Yo and Hakeem begins a relationship.

Lucious is eager to display his power and releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem. Not to be outdone, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger.

Lucious makes a reckless move for the streaming service that he thinks will make him the most powerful man in music.