A case could probably be made for Andre experiencing someOthello-like tendencies as well.
Any students in need of an English thesis?
This weeks show might be one to consider.
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We start with the new king, Hakeem Lyon, giving a press conference from his gold lion-adorned office.
1 hit, Boom Boom Boom Boom.
Hakeem adds that Empire will always support Lucious Lyon.
Bold move, young Lyon.
Hes Richard (obviously), and protege Freda Gatz is Bolingbroke.
But Harper Scott has an ulterior motive: How are you going to get Empire back from Hakeem?
Meanwhile, Andre and Rhonda are dealing with the fallout from Rhondas accident.
Andre swears hes been taking his meds but asks Rhonda to come with him to see his pastor.
Walking out of Empire with Becky, a fan asks Jamal to autograph a pair of flip-flops.
When they drop their flops and disperse, Becky yells, Thats not even his song, stupid!
But the damage has been done.
Jamal is like, He did that on purpose because were nominated against each other for the ASAs.
Jamal says, I still cant believe hed do that to me.
Lucious has never really been a shining example of fatherly love,especiallyto you!
Refusing to approve another budget, this time for Tianas tour.
Cookie doesnt correct her because she has a plan.
Cookie goes straight to Camilla (but not before doing the sign of the cross ha!)
Made my mama lose her kids / Made her go away for 17 years.
A reporter calls out, Jamal, are you saying Lucious is inauthentic?
I didnt realize Lucious birth name was a secret (dont these bloggers do their research?
), but either way, the secrets out.
Has your family turned on you?
Are you going to retaliate?
Lucious shakes his head: No, Im going to thank him.
Or in other words,Hamilton!
She was in my office snitching on Camilla!
Rhondas new job brings her closer to Camilla than any other Lyon except, of course, Hakeem.
Nobody thinks I should have it, he tells Jamal.
Im looking at you right now, and youre a natural.
I thought she was sick, Hakeem says.
Not sick enough, Camilla responds.
Hakeem tells her to come clean about their relationship, but Camilla says shes too possessive.
Ive worked very hard for this… be patient, she says.
He sees her out and then checks the hidden camera, where he got itallon tape.
I made a tape and sent it to Mimis hotel.
Just as hes finishing his sentence, Andre barges in.
Mimi is dumping her stock, he announces.
We need to move fast.
Luckily, Jamal and Hakeem have a song for that!
In the morning, its gonna be all right.
Hakeem delivers his verse in a half-sung rap, while letting out some tears.
Its an emotional moment for all four Lyons, and definitely makes it feel like theyre closer than ever.
Lucious quietly walks in, wearing scrubs over his shoes.
What was that stuff you poured in her drink?
Was that cyanide or arsenic?
Hell never forgive you, Camilla says about Hakeem.
Lucious is all too happy to correct her: Dont you know?
It was Hakeem who sent the video to Mimi.
I would think about offing myself, Lucious advises.
Police would think its a double suicide or murder.
He points a gun at her.
That feeling youve got right now?
But its a million times worse.
Hes been pointing a gun at her, and Camilla implores him to just shoot her.
I dont owe you any favors.
You gon have to off yourself, Lucious says.
Rot in hell, Lucious tells her on his way out.
Whats worse, convincing someone to kill herself, or killing her yourself?
Either way: His hands look clean… but is she actually dead?
Guess well find out next week.
