Scroll to the Snapcode for Desiigner’s Snapchat username! Brooklyn rapper, Desiigner performed his hit song, “Timmy Turner” at the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards. Many of the 19-year-old’s fans wanted to hear him perform “Panda” but we guess it’s finally time to move on. The emcee had a choir help him perform the track and it was amazing. Scroll to the first video below to check out the performance.
The rapper, whose real name is Sidney Royel Selby III, impressed the crowd with his signature mic toss. He’s changing the game with his performances. Many of us have grown accustomed to rappers that simply deliver their lyrics while standing in place. Make sure you’re following all of his social media accounts! Desiigner’s Snapchat username is LifeOfDesiigner:
Desiigner Snapchat Username
The rapper’s enthusiastic performances remind us of Busta Rhymes back in his younger days. Both artists are from New York: Busta was born in Brooklyn on May 20, 1972 while Desiigner was born in Brooklyn on May 3, 1997. Both emcees also teach us the importance of enthusiasm. Talent can only take you so far but enthusiasm is the driving force necessary to accomplish your goals.
Desiigner got shot when he was only 14-years-old. The same year, he decided to focus his attention on becoming a successful rapper. Growing up in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood wasn’t easy for the young recording artist but he worked hard and now he’s on top of the game. Busta Rhymes isn’t the only Brooklyn rapper he shares similarities with. The Notorious B.I.G. grew up on the same streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant that made Desiigner who he is today.
The rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, sent his baby mama, Jacqueline Munyasya 168 text messages from August 11, 2016 to August 16, 2016. It’s easy to judge Kid Cudi for his actions but we should consider the fact that he checked himself into rehab on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. The Ohio native has been dealing with depression since his youth.
Jacqueline convinced a judge that the rapper caused her a substantial amount of stress over the last two years. The 32-year-old insulted her in many of the messages and made ridiculous demands. She revealed that the emcee demanded her to stop letting their daughter spend time with white people.
Kid Cudi Texts To Ex
Jacqueline gave birth to her and Kid Cudi’s daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi, on March 26, 2010. Two years later the former GOOD Music artist was in a custody battle with Munyasya. Rumors suggested that he stopped fighting for custody of his daughter because of his abuse of drugs and alcohol.
It’s vital for us to consider the rapper’s mental disorder when we discuss incidents like this. In the Facebook post above, Mescudi explains how ashamed he feels to be experiencing depression. When you’re going through what he’s experiencing you want others to feel as bad as you, explaining each message he sent to Jacqueline. We’re praying for you Cudi!
Scroll to the Snapcode for Jennifer Lopez’s Snapchat name! Maxim reports that Jennifer Lopez just posted a very sexy picture on Instagram. Check out the beautiful 47-year-old’s major cleavage in the Instagram post below. It’s hard to believe that she’s been in the game since 1986, when she made her acting debut in the movie, My Little Girl. 30-years later, Jenny’s still running the block!
According to In Style looked flawless in New York City on Monday. She used Instagram to share pictures of her and some friends having some drinks. There are some entertainers that fully understand how to engage their followers via social media and Jenny’s definitely one of them. Make sure you’re following all her social media accounts.
While she made her acting debut in 1986, J. Lo’s breakthrough role was the 1997 film, Selena. She hasn’t looked back since then and we couldn’t be more satisfied. Speaking of satisfied, Jenny’s fans were more than happy after seeing the following selfie she posted on her Instagram account:
A photo posted by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Oct 3, 2016 at 8:39pm PDT
The singer and actress currently plays Harlee Santos on the NBC crime series Shades of Blue. Harlee is a New York police officer with serious financial problems. She turns to corruption and is forced to make difficult decisions because of her daughter. Hopefully Harlee will work as hard as Jenny has in reality, to change her life and inspire others.
Many fans of Cleveland rapper, Kid Cudi are wondering what’s wrong with him. The 32-year-old is dealing with one of the most common mental disorders in the United States: Depression. On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the talented emcee used his Facebook account to inform his fans that he checked himself into a rehab facility.
The rapper was born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi on January 30, 1984. He was born in Cleveland but his family moved to Shaker Heights, which neighbors Cleveland on its East Side. Mescudi and his family also lived in Solon, a suburb of Cleveland. When he was 11-years-old, his father, Lindberg Styles Mescudi died of cancer.
What’s Wrong With Kid Cudi?
Kid Cudi has never denied being a stoner but now we know why he turned to drugs and alcohol. Drug and alcohol abuse are more common in depressed individuals compared to the general public. As he states in his 2008 debut singer, “Day ‘n’ Nite”, the lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night.
The only thing wrong with Kid Cudi is his honesty. Most of us ignore feelings of depression while Mescudi shares his personal struggles with the world. He’s unlike most, so we jump to the conclusion that he’s not right. We’ll be praying for the talented artist and we hope he gets better soon!
Terrence Howard has been focused on his craft since he was about 14 years old. In 1984 he landed a role on The Cosby Show yet the scenes were cut. The multi-talented actor is best known for his portrayal of DJay in Hustle & Flow.
Lucious Lyon Empire’s Terrence Howard
Empire‘s third season picked up where the second season left off: Lucious and Anika are married because the music mogul is willing to do anything to avoid the Feds. We meet the young version of Lucious in flashbacks. Actor, Jeremy Carver plays teenage Dwight Walker:
Young Lucious Empire
Similar to the show’s first two season, Lucious has delivered some great quotes in season 3. Here are a few of our favorites:
Lucious Lyon Quotes
Lucious Lyon Quotes
Lucious Business Empire
Lucious Our Future Cookie
Lucious Empire Quotes
Terrence Howard Empire
Lucious Thank You Empire
From tantrums to assault accusations, Howard is the actor we love to hate…sound familiar? Terrence Howard’s reputation as a bad guy is very similar to the reputation Lucious Lyon has earned himself on Empire yet we can’t live without Terrence or Lucious!
Lucious Lyon
While we’re quick to ridicule everything Terrence and Lucious do we show up every Wednesday the show airs to make sure we keep an eye on both addicting characters. We hate how he treats his kids and how he assaults his wife yet our disapproval has never been more supportive.
“What you lookin’ at? You all a bunch of fuckin’ assholes. You know why? You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna be? You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin’ fingers and say, “That’s the bad guy.” So…what that make you? Good? You’re not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie. Me, I don’t have that problem. Me, I always tell the truth. Even when I lie. So say good night to the bad guy! Come on. The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again, let me tell you. Come on. Make way for the bad guy. There’s a bad guy comin’ through! Better get outta his way!”
The self confidence to say “Fuck You!” instead of apologizing. The best bad guys accept their faults and keep it moving. Need an example? I can give you two: Terrence Howard and Lucious Lyon.
This article will present everything you need to know about both your favorite bad guys, Terrence Howard and Lucious Lyon. From Terrence’s assaults to Lucious’ assassinations, this article might make Tony Montana look sweet! Navigate via the contents section below:
How Old Is Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard was born on March 11, 1969 and is currently 47 years old. When Howard was 16 years old he emancipated himself and relied on welfare to survive. Howard’s birthday makes him a Pisces.
How Old Is Terrence Howard?
Pisces are always excited to try something new. Howard hates African American stereotypes leading him to nearly turn down the role of a black pimp in Hustle & Flow. Howard agreed to take the role and tried a new approach: Telling the truth about the black pimp as opposed to selling the stereotype.
Where Is Terrence Howard From?
Terrence Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois yet he was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Howard experienced serious racism growing up in Cleveland throughout the 70s and 80s. Howard has red hair, green eyes and light skin therefore he experienced racism from both blacks and whites forcing him to carry a knife to handle any potential misunderstandings.
Howard says that he will share Terryology after his work is patented. The actor believes that his theory will change the future of math. As our other favorite bad guy proclaims, “The world is yours.”
You control your life! Your future, your world, is YOURS. For Howard this meant emancipating himself from his parents and moving to New York City to pursue his acting career. Terrence further reminds us that we were brought here and our journeys belong to us therefore we can do what we wish.
Terrence’s world includes his very own language, what have you done with your world? Terrence’s world includes his very own language, what have you created in yours? You are only granted one life in this world and it is all yours therefore make the most out of it!
Hustle and Flow
“I’ve been trying to squeeze a dollar out of a dime and I ain’t even got a cent.” -DJay
In Hustle & Flow Terrence Howard plays a Memphis pimp desperate to become a rapper before his youth slips away. DJay is a small time pimp with big time dreams to share his music with the world.
Hustle and Flow DJay Quotes
The movies takes viewers on a journey through DJay’s life as he works hard to achieve his goals. DJay is a pimp, a bad guy therefore the role was perfect for Terrence Howard. Similar to Tony Montana DJay desired money, power and respect women.
Scarface Money Power Women Quote
“In this country, you make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women.” -Tony Montana
Tony Montana Scarface Blunt
Howard knows that success doesn’t come find you, you have to go out and get it. It took Craig Brewer three years to get the financing to make the film so Howard used the time wisely, talking to pimps and prostitutes, researching their life stories in order to effectively communicate the story of a Memphis pimp struggling to become a rapper.
Terrence Howard Blunt
Howard’s performance was breathtaking earning him numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” written by Three 6 Mafia and Cedric Coleman. The track features Taraji P. Henson (Shug) and was ranked #80 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Terrence Howard Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr.’s co-star in 2008’s Iron Man was Terrence Howard. The award-winning actor played actor played Stark’s best friend Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes. For those that remember the Iron Man comics Stark eventually takes over Stark as Iron Man, transforming into the superhero War Machine.
Howard did not return to play Rhodey in Iron Man 2 despite the fact that there was initially a three- picture deal in place. Robert Downey Jr. is the highest paid actor in Hollywood and it turns out money issues arose leading Howard to be ousted from the follow up films.
Terrence Howard Iron Man
Don Cheadle played Rhodey in Iron Man 2 leading rumors to fly. Howard explains: “It turns out that the person I helped become Iron Man…when it was time to re-up for the second one, he took the money that was supposed to go to me and pushed me out.”
“We did a three-picture deal, so that means that you did the deal ahead of time. It was going to be a certain amount for the first one, a certain amount for the second one, a certain amount for the third. They came to me with the second one and said, ‘Look we will pay you one-eight of what we contractually had for you, because we think the second one will be successful with or without you.’ And I called my friend, that I helped get the first job, and he didn’t call he back for three months.”
Pak and Howard decided to get married after dating for one month. Pak filed for divorce while she was pregnant with their first child but the pair is now back together and stronger than ever!
Terrence Howard divorced Lori McCommas in 2003. Howard remarried McCoommas in 2005 leading to a second divorce in 2007. Howard divorced his second wife, Michelle Ghent, in 2011.
Terrence Howard’s Kids
Terrence Howard has four children two daughters, Aubrey Howard and Heaven Howard and two sons, Hunter Howard and Qirin Love Howard.
Howard shared images of Qirin Love via Twitter where the actor wrote “A mythical 1/2 dragon 1/2 lion who glides above the land so as not to harm even a blade of grass… meet Qirin Love!”
Terrence Howard Baby
Howard’s first wife, Lori McCommas, is the mother of his other three children. Howard also has two grandchildren. The following image shows Howard with Aubrey, Heaven and Hunter.
Terrence Howard Kids
Terrence Howard’s Parents
Terrence Howard’s father, Tyrone Howard, was involved din the Santa Line Slaying in 1971 where Howard watched him kill a man. The event took place in a Cleveland, Ohio department store. Howard and his family were there to see Santa when a man in line accused the Howard family of cutting.
Terrence Howard’s Father
The individual who confronted Howard’s family was Jack Fitzpatrick. Soon after, Tyrone and Jack (a white male) began to argue. Fitzpatrick grabs Howard injuring his groin and Tyrone picks up a sharp object and stabs Jack to death.
Terrence Howard’s mother, Anita Hawkins Williams, was a stage actress who moved to Los Angeles and New York with hopes to make it in the industry. As a wonderful mother, Williams was content to become a devote her time to her kids ensuring they had great moral values.
Terrence Howard’s Mother
Howard lost his mother to colon cancer when she was 50 years old. The award-winning actor helps shed light on colon cancer in the following video:
Terrence Howard’s Height
Terrence Howard’s height is 6′ 0″. While Howard may look like he is in great shape, the actor almost lost out on his role as Lucious Lyon due to his weight. Empire’s crew members helped Howard get back in shape so he wouldn’t get fired!
“Okay Sosa; You wanna fuck with me? You fucking with the best! You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You little cockroaches. Come on. You wanna play games? Okay, I play with you, come on. Okay. You wanna play rough? Say hello to my little friend! -Tony Montana
Tony Montana Scarface
Lucious Lyon is cut from the same cloth as Tony, not hesitating to destroy anyone who threatens his Empire. All Lucious has is his balls and his words and he don’t break them for no one! Similar to Montana’s strategic rise to the top Lucious uses his old street contacts to distribute his product.
Lucious Lyon Empire
Money, power and then women, or “thots” as Lucious would say, that’s what it’s all about as the founder and former CEO of Empire attempts to regain control of his empire. Tony and Lucious want what’s coming to them: “The world and everything in it.”
Lucious and Bunkie
Marcus “Bunkie” Williams (Antoine McKay) is Cookie’s cousin and Lucious’ bodyguard. Bunkie has a gambling problem and threatens to burn down Lucious’ empire if he doesn’t help him pay off $3 million in gambling debts.
Lucious kills Bunkie and when police investigate the incident Vernon (Malik Yoba) has to identify his body. Lucious lies to Hakeem about murdering Bunkie yet he tells Vernon the truth. Vernon has a very hard time dealing with the fact that Lucious killed Bunkie and ultimately turns to drugs in an attempt to get over it.
Cookie Lucious Bunkie Empire
Similar to Lucious, Tony Montana is known for handling problems the wrong way, often overeating to seemingly mild problems. Montana kills his best friend Manny Ribera after finding out that Manny had fallen in love with his sister. Manny was right by Tony’s side every step of the way as the drug lords rose to the top of the cocaine business in Miami.
Tony Kills Manny Scarface
Lucious and Bunkie grew up together. Lucious ask Bunkie to spy on Cookie but Bunkie refuses and attempts to blackmail Lucious, demanding $3 million to pay off his gambling debts. Bunkie threatens to snitch on Lucious by informing the cops that Lucious had murdered several drug dealers years prior. Lucious murders Bunkie, shooting his right hand man in the head.
Lucious Kills Bunkie Empire
Tony ultimately hurts the love of his life, his kid sister, Gina. Lucious hurts the only woman he has ever truly loved, Cookie. Although Cookie has been unable to prove it Lucious confessed to murdering Bunkie while he was high on medication, leading Cookie to nearly suffocate him with a pillow.
Cookie Lyon Pillow
Gina Manny Scarface
Lucious and Vernon
Vernon Turner (Malik Yoba) is Lucious’ business partner in Empire’s first season. Vernon had a drug problem and when times at Empire became difficult he turned to drugs.
Vernon, Lucious and Bunkie grew up together and Vernon has a difficult time accepting the fact that Lucious killed Bunkie. When Vernon is on drugs it is very difficult to predict his actions.
Lucious and Vernon Empire
Vernon helps Reg and Olivia by taking them to Lucious’ house. This almost left Lucious dead but luckily Malcolm save the day! Rhonda kills Vernon in an attempt to protect Andre. The two are fighting and Rhonda hits him over the head.
Andre and Rhonda dig up Vernon to save Lucious. Lucious and Thirsty catch them digging Vernon up and end up delivering the dead body to Roxanne Ford.
Lucious and Cookie Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) is Lucious’ ex-wife and the mother of his three sons. Lucious has put Cookie through the absolute most! When Cookie gets locked up he doesn’t visit her. As a result the former couple’s youngest son Hakeem was unable to build a relationship with his mother.
In the show’s first season Cookie has her eyes on Empire’s head of security, Malcolm DeVeaux, and Lucious is with Anika. Despite their situations the two still manage to find time to reconnect. After Cookie finds out about Lola she drops Lucious like he is hot!
Lucious and Cookie Empire
In the show’s second season Cookie has yet another boy toy, Laz (Adam Rodriguez) a promoter for her record label Lyon Dynasty. The relationship doesn’t last thanks to Lucious who informs Cookie that Laz is actually a member of the 125th Street Bulls, the crew who kidnaps Hakeem.
Lucious and Cookie have been through it all. Cookie attempted to express their deep connection to Hakeem yet their youngest son still chose to vote Lucious out the company. When Lucious and Cookie get together empires are created and they have no choice but to reconnect in order to regain control of Empire.
Lucious and Anika
Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey) aka Boo Boo Kitty is Lucious’ love interest in the show’s first season. The two are planning to get married before Cookie gets home and ruins everything!
Lucious and Anika Empire
Lucious and Baretti
Billy Baretti (Judd Nelson) is the CEO of Creedmoor Records. Baretti and Lucious have a past that nearly leaves one of the moguls to an early grave. Anika briefly joins Creedmoor after she is betrayed by Lucious.
Lucious and Baretti Empire
Empire Trash Can Scene
In Empire’s first season a flashback shows Jamal wearing heels and a scarf. When Lucious sees his son he picks him up, takes him outside and put him in a trash can. Cookie runs out after Lucious and takes Jamal out the trash can.
Jamal visits Lucious while he is locked up and he was there when Lucious first meets Thirsty. Despite their past, Lucious and Jamal have developed a strong bond. When Jamal hooks up with Skye Summers Lucious is happy but Jamal assures his father that he is still gay.
Lucious and Jamal Empire
Lucious and Jamal begin working on music together in the show’s second season. Lucious is partly responsible for the song that lands Jamal his deal with Pepsi. Jamal merges input from Lucious and Cookie to create the perfect track.
Hakeem’s corporate takeover couldn’t have come at a worst time for Lucious and Jamal’s relationship. The two were creating a deep bond but Mimi’s big moves changed everything! Now that Hakeem is Empire’s new leader the smartest thing Jamal can do is join Lyon Dynasty.
Lucious and Andre Andre Lyon (Trai Byers) is Lucious’ oldest son. In Empire’s first season we see Andre struggle with his mental health condition. Andre handles the financial aspects of his father’s company but he hopes to lead the company one day.
Andre is Lucious’ only son that is not an entertainer therefore he often feels like Lucious does not love him the way that he loves Jamal and Hakeem. Andre is Lucious’ only son that knows that he murdered Bunkie, for sure.
Lucious and Andre Empire
In Empire’s second season, Andre joins his mother and Hakeem to create Lyon Dynasty but realizes that he belongs at Empire Entertainment. Lucious makes it difficult for Andre to rejoin the company until Andre is able to provide his father with something no one else could.
Andre proves his worth in gold when Lucious and Thirsty catch him and Rhonda digging up his Uncle Vernon’s body. Lucious was looking forward to Andre and Rhonda’s child, his first grandchild, yet we will soon find out if the baby survived Rhonda’s fall.
Lucious and Hakeem Hakeem Lyon (Bryshere Y. Gray) is Lucious’ youngest son. In the show’s first season Hakeem is signed to Empire, often complaining about the amount of attention Jamal’s career receives.
Although Hakeem is immature Lucious sees himself in Hakeem. Jamal is not Lucious’ cup of team and Andre has a health condition that reminds Lucious of his mother’s disorder.
Lucious and Hakeem Empire
After his attempts at a hostile takeover fail, Hakeem teams up with Cookie to help her create Lyon Dynasty. This hurts Lucious who attempts to persuade Hakeem to return to Empire on multiple occasions throughout the show’s second season.
Hakeem is now in control of the company his father built and he is looking forward to taking Empire to the next level. It will be interesting to see if Lucious decides to join forces with Cookie at Lyon Dynasty.
Lucious v. Camilla
Camilla Marks (Naomi Campbell) is Hakeem’s love interest in Empire’s first season. Hakeem is happy with Camilla in the show’s first season. Although he has a brief relationship with Tiana Camilla is his true bae.
Camilla and Hakeem share their love with the Lyon family at Lucious’ mansion when Hakeem delivers the song devoted to their relationship, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number”. Despite Hakeem’s feelings both Lucious and Cookie hate Camilla.
Lucious and Camilla Empire
Cookie wants grandkids and Lucious doesn’t trust Yoko’s intentions leading him to bribe out of his son’s life. Empire fans hadn’t heard from Camilla since the show’s first season yet that all changed as she appeared in show’s midseason finale.
Camilla returns to Empire and reveals that Mimi is actually her wife. Once Mimi gains control of Empire she transfers the label to Camilla who names Hakeem the label’s new CEO.
Cookie invites Mimi to the Free Lucious concert in order to discuss her plans for Empire’s future. First Mimi fools Cookie after she joins forces with Lucious, enabling him to maintain control of Empire Entertainment. Then she reveals that she was never on Lucious’ side and she is actually the wife of Camilla.
Lucious and Mimi Empire
Mimi calls a board meeting where she is able to gather enough votes to have Lucious ousted as Empire’s CEO. While Lucious thought the billionaire could be trusted she was working for Camilla the entire time.
After Lucious bribed Camilla, Yoko clearly went to work and has managed to transfer Empire to her bae Hakeem. In the show’s previews Cookie states, “We did what we had to do.” Considering Mimi’s recent actions we’re guessing the billionaire will feel the impact of that statement in some shape or form.
Gutter Life Records
Gutter Life Records was a defunct label that Lucious decides to revive as a division of Empire. Lucious made the move while attempting to sign Freda Gatz, Frank Gather’s daughter.
Lucious makes Andre Gutter Life’s president and Titan Becky Williams the label’s A&R. Gutter Life’s roster currently includes Freda Gatz, Titan, Crank Master, P Busta and J Poppa.
Gutter Life Records Empire
Andre believes that Lucious names him the president because he has found God. Despite Gutter Life’s negative them Andre has already developed a positive relationship with one of the label’s artist, J Poppa.
J Poppa is also Becky Williams love interest. After finding out that the J in J Poppa is for “Job” as in the Book of Job (one of the Writings in the Hebrew Bible) Andre knows he has found someone he can relate to.
Lucious and Frank
Frank Gathers (Chris Rock) was a drug lord who Lucious and Cookie worked for in the 90s. Frank is transferred to the same prison as Lucious and Jermel (Cookie’s cousin). Jermel asks Lucious to protect him but Lucious refuses. Jermel tells Frank that Cookie is the one that snitch on him.
In “Dangerous Bonds” A flashback of a drug deal gone wrong is shown and Gathers is seen killing a man. The drug deal was ambushed by the FBI and Cookie realizes that the murder victim was an undercover agent.
Lucious and Frank Empire
Cookie’s testimony was used as proof that Frank Gather’s killed a federal agent therefore he was denied parole. Agent Harlow Carter set Cookie up and although she may not have known it, on the streets Cookie would be considered a “Snitch Bitch”.
When Cookie realizes what she has done she turns to Lucious who is locked up with Gathers. In “The Devils Are Here” Lucious kills Gathers to protect Cookie. Gathers thinks that fellow inmates would murder Lucious for him yet Lucious had already devised a more strategic plan.
Lucious and Freda
Freda Gatz (Bre-Z) is a rapper Lucious signs to Gutter Life Records. Freda and Lucious team up on the song Boom Boom Boom Boom which received an ASA nomination for Song of the Year.
Initially, Lucious has a difficult time attempting to lure Freda off the streets. When Lucious and Thirsty visit the rapper’s hood they witness her nearly shoot an opposing rapper in a freestyle battle. Lucious is eventually able to convince the young artist that life on the streets is too dangerous.
Lucious and Freda Empire
In “My Bad Parts” Freda and Hakeem go head to head in a freestyle battle set up by Lucious Lyon. Freda’s rhymes are dope yet she is unable to keep up with Hakeem who follows Jamal’s advice ultimately dropping his last name.
Despite the fact that Lucious has three boys he is able to relate to Freda better than he is able to relate to any of his children. Lucious’ daughter Lola is too young at the moment but we are sure Lucious will be able to maintain a similar relationship with her considering the ups and downs she has already experience in her young life.
Lucious Lyon Mother
Leah Walker (Kelly Rowland) is Lucious Lyon’s mother in the second season of Empire. Leah struggled through bipolar disorder and Lucious was only nine when she committed suicide.
The show’s flashbacks of Lucious’ mother help explain why Lucious treats Andre different than Jamal Hakeem. After Lucious witnessed a family member with the same condition commit suicide he fears Andre’s potential actions.
Lucious and His Mother, Leah Walker Empire
In “True Love Never” Lucious hides the bullets to his mother’s gun and she rips through her apartment until she finds one. Leah then loads the gun, puts it to her head and shouts “Boom! Boom! Boom!”
Flashbacks that show Lucious’ past help us make sense of his actions as an adult. How can a man that watched his mother commit suicide be expected to lead a family without substantial assistance?
Lucious Lyon Quotes Lucious Lyon has a way with words. No matter what Lucious does he always has a brilliant excuse to cover his ass! Similar to Tony Montana, Lucious has built a reputation for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time (“She fixed you”) yet the former CEO of Empire also shares some of the show’s most valuable lessons.
Lucious Lyon Quotes
Lucious Lyon Quotes Cookie
Lucious Lyon Quotes I Love You
Lucious Lyon Quotes Rise Like Jesus
Lucious Lyon Quotes Apologizes To Cookie
Lucious Lyon Quotes Ain’t That A Bitch
Lucious Lyon Quotes Divide Conquer
Lucious Lyon Quotes I’m The Father
Lucious Lyon Quotes Game Time Bitches
Lucious Lyon Songs
Lucious Lyon has appeared on the soundtracks for the show’s first and second seasons. Lucious aka Terrence Howard teamed up with Mary J. Blige on the song “Shake Down” written by Phalon Alexander, Blige herself, Terius Nash and Christopher “Tricky” Steward.
Howard also collaborated with his fellow cast members to create unforgettable music for the show’s soundtrack. The award winning actor teamed up with Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray Estelle and Serayah McNeill on the full cast version of “You’re So Beautiful”. Howard teamed up with Jussie Smollett to deliver the song “Nothing to Lose” written by Timbaland, Jim Beanz and Daniel Jones.
Howard was also featured on the show’s soundtrack for its second season. Howard’s writing skills were used to create the song “Hourglass” performed by V. Bozeman. Max Beesley helped Howard write the song and the two also teamed up to produce the track. Howard also wrote “You Broke Love” performed by Jussie Smollett.
Howard teamed up with Petey Pablo to deliver “Snitch Bitch”. The two also wrote and produced the track. Bre-Z aka Freda Gatz gave Howard a helping hand on the song “Boom Boom Boom Boom” written by Howard himself along with Maxton Gig Beesley, Calesha Murray and Thomas “Da Hitman” Goodlett. Howard, Goodlett and Beesley produced the song.
Lucious Lyon Legacy Empire
Lucious Lyon Real Name
Some call him “Scarface” while others call him “Tony”. The Cuban drug dealers real name is actually Antonio Raimundo “Tony” Montana. When you’re in the illegal narcotics business using an alias is the way to go.
Lucious Lyon’s real name is Dwight Walker. The former leader of Empire Entertainment shared his government name with his son Jamal in the finale of the show’s first season. Lucious changed his name from Dwight Walker to Lucious Lyon when he was younger. He chose the name Lyon because he used to sleep under a lion statue when he was younger.
Lucious Lyon Real Name Dwight Walker
In an interview with Hollywood Reporter Lee Daniels explains that he wants the show to explore the poorer class African American experience and that is most likely why Lucious is beginning to share details about his life before Empire.
Lucious revealing his real name to Jamal showed how much stronger their bond has become since the show’s initial episodes. Cookie is not even aware of Lucious’ real name and she knows things!
Cookie Lyon I Know Things
Free Lucious
Tony Montana is arrested for tax evasion and money laundering forcing the drug lord to post a $5 million bail. Our favorite bad guys are not immune from the justice system with Lucious facing similar circumstances following his arrest for Bunkie’s murder.
Tony Montana Arrested
Lucious Lyon Arrested
Lucious’ team may hate him but the first episode of the show’s second season proves that Lucious’ name rings bells! While most of us would be happy to get visitors if we found ourselves behind bars, Lucious Lyon received the Empire-treatment during his time his prison.
Everyone comes out to show their support including Reverend Al Sharpton, CNN anchor Don Lemon and former president Bill Clinton. Lucious is able to see the concert from jail and spots Mimi who he ends up teaming up with leading Cookie and crew’s hostile takeover plans to fail.
Lucious Lyon Lawyer
Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings (Andre Royo) plays Lucious’ lawyer in the second season of Empire. In “Without a Country” Thirsty meets with Lucious in jail in a bright purple suit that Jamal finds confusing.
Jamal asks Thirsty which law school he attended and Thirsty says the “University of Guam”. Lucious hires Thirsty and the lawyer is able to have Lucious’ meds delivered and arranges 65 minutes for the inmate to record a song (Snitch Bitch).
Thirsty and Lucious Empire
Tony Montana’s corrupt lawyer was George Sheffield while Lucious’ is Thirsty. Thirsty proves just how shady he is by having his goons handle Office McKnight (Ludacris). Thirsty was able to acquire incriminating photos of Lucious’ judge leading the judge to lower Lucious’ bail and he was released on $1 million bond.
Lucious v. Shyne Rapper Xzibit will play Leslie “Shyne” Johnson on Empire’s second season. As if Lucious didn’t already have enough problems, Xzibit’s character has beef with Lucious and wants his revenge.
Lucious may have lost his first grandchild, his youngest son has voted him out of his company and he thought he told Yoko not to come back! Just when you thought things couldn’t get worst for Lucious, Xzibit (Alvin Joiner) joins the cast to make life for Lucious Lyon even worst!
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Similar to Lucious Shyne is from the streets. The rapper manages numerous artists and has sold a large amount of units himself. While he has enjoyed some success in the music industry Shyne’s roots prove that he’s about that gutter life.
The rapper has been around guns and drugs his entire life similar to Frank Gathers who Lucious handled earlier this season. Lucious may not have his coveted position as Empire’s CEO yet Shyne has witnessed the respect he has received from media moguls over the years and he believes that he deserves similar treatment.
Steve Higgins and Cookie Lyon went blow for blow! We absolutely loved the announcer’s Cookie ensemble. You gotta love Jimmy’s chic purple paisley scarf and the way he has all the right words exactly like Lucious Lyon.
Jimmy Fallon is welcomed back to the Lyon’s Den anytime he wishes and we are hoping he creates additional Empire-related content in the VERY near future. Fallon shares a great relationship with Taraji P. Henson who appears on the show on a consistent basis.
Lucious hasn’t changed in Empire‘s third season. The Empire Entertainment CEO thought that he would be able to marry Anika and get Cookie back. His plan has failed now that Cookie is interested in Angelo Dubois (Taye Diggs).
Check out some of our favorite Lucious Lyon quotes from the show’s third season:
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Lucious Business Empire
Lucious Our Future Cookie
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Lucious Thank You Empire
TMZ reports that a group of teenage juvenile detention inmates are suing Empire because their living conditions were negatively impacted while the show shot scenes for the season 2 premiere episode. Terrence Howard was the leader of the pack after being sent to prison in season 1’s finale episode.
Another day another lawsuit. The show’s third season premieres on September 21, 2016. Let’s take a look at “Dwight Walker’s” top 10 quotes from season 2:
Lucious Anika Wedding
Lucious, I know you pushed her
Lucious Cookie First Love
Lucious Cookie Flirting
My name is Lucious
Lucious Cookie The Boss
Lucious Jamal Ain’t That A
Lucious Lyon Let’s Play
Lucious Jamal She Fixed You
Lucious You Know You Love Me
From Lucious Lyon’s songs to the wisdom he loves to share, Empire’s leader is never lost for words. Lucious Lyon’s Empire quotes teach us the importance of speaking boldly and never keeping quiet for someone else’s comfort.
Lucious Lyon’s songs have featured unforgettable lyrics this season, from Snitch Bitch to Boom Boom Boom Boom, Lucious could drop an album that would compete with Jamal or Hakeem’s upcoming releases.
Lucious Lyon quotes show the benefits of making people feel uncomfortable by telling them the truth. Lucious Lyon’s Empire quotes teach us that life is short and there is no time to leave important words unsaid.
The Real Lucious Lyon
So who is the real Lucious Lyon? Some believe the character is based on Diddy while others compare Lucious to 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre. Lee Daniels has made it clear that Empire’s characters are based on his own family members.
Lucious has made it clear that he has difficulties handling his boys:
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But then theres those times that we have hope for Lucious:
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Lucious is human after all:
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Lucious Lyon certainly does not lack confidence:
Lucious Lyon Snitch Bitch
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Lucious Lyon Game Time Bitches
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Lucious just can’t seem to get it right with the females:
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Lucious Lyon Quotes Enough Cookie
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Check out the following Terrence Howard Infographic for some facts you probably didn’t know about the talented actor:
There’s a false rumor being spread on social media regarding actor, Terrence Howard’s sexual orientation. The rumor claims that the actor is gay yet it is not true. Howard has been married to Mira Pak since 2013 and the couple has two sons, Qirin Love and Hero. Mira gave birth to Qirin Love in 2015 and Hero was born in 2016.
The actor, who plays Lucious Lyon on Empire, also has three children with his first wife, Lori McCommas. Terrence and Lori were married from 1994 to 2005. After they divorced, he was single until he met Michelle Ghent, a commercial production employee. Howard and Michelle were marred from 2010 to 2013.
Is Terrence Howard Gay?
Shortly after divorcing Michelle, Howard met Mira and it was love at first sight. The couple got married after a few months of dating. Terrence is one of the hardest working actors in the industry explaining why he has been unable to maintain a successful relationship. After spending long hours on-set you just want to go home and relax so you’ll be prepared to do it again the next day.
Is Terrence Howard Gay?
It’s nearly impossible to take vacations when you’re hustling like Howard. the actor has been working hard his entire career and it looks like he’ll soon receive the salary he deserves thanks to Empire. He has already announced his plans to retire following his run on the series. We’re guessing that won’t be for another five years or so!
Scroll to the Instagram video to listen to Flavor Flav’s new autotune song!
Hip Hop Early reports that hip-hop legend, Flavor Flav recently made an appearance on The Eric Andre Show. The Adult Swim series premiered in 2012. It’s hosted by Eric along with comedian Hannibal Buress. At one point during his appearance, the rapper, whose real name is William Drayton, Jr. actually seemed upset with Eric.
According to Pitchfork, at the end of the segment, Hannibal kicks the rapper in the face. It’s obvious that the kick was edited but that didn’t keep Flav from commenting on the clip. In the Facebook post below the 57-year-old explains that the kick was edited. They should have informed the former Public Enemy member before airing the clip.
Check out the rapper’s appearance on the show below:
Do you think Eric Andre should have informed Flav before editing the footage? Or do you think the rapper is overreacting?
Flavor Flav New Song Autotune
Someone gave the New York native access to autotune and he hasn’t been the same since. We were over autotune after T-Pain used it to rise to fame. Kanye West uses it every once in a while but he’s a musical genius so he gets an easy pass. Flav, on the other hand, is passed his prime and we don’t understand why he is ruining his legacy.
The rumor that Toni Braxton is dead is false. Essence reports that the talented 48-year-old singer spent several days at a hospital being treated for lupus. She announced that she had the disease back in 2010. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. Toni’s brother, Michael, Jr. also has the disease.
According to Vibe the Maryland native is currently resting at home and is excited to start rehearsing for her upcoming tour. Sadly, she had to cancel a few of her upcoming tour dates. She was scheduled to perform at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on Saturday, October 8 yet she cancelled the tour date.
Is Toni Braxton Dead?
On Braxton Family Values we see the playful side of Braxton and her hilarious family members. It’s difficult seeing the family experience tough times. Toni’s baby sister, Tamar, posted the following video via Instagram:
😢I absolutely HATE when she is sick🙄.. But to God be the Glory!! T, You are home SAFE and We can make you smile even when you’re faking like you feel well enough to laugh at the joke💔#LUPUSSUCKS shout out to all Lupus superwomen and men who knows what that’s like❤️ #staystrong and #urock #finnagetmylifeonthisTourstill💃🏾 #DiezthinksheissoFINE🙄 #heaight😂😂😩😂 #macandchessemadeusALLfat🧀 #ToniBraxtonLivingLegend✅
A video posted by Taytay❤️ (@tamarbraxton) on Oct 3, 2016 at 4:36pm PDT
In the post above Tamar explains how much she hates seeing her sister sick. She explains to her sister that she can’t wait to make her smile. We all know that Tamar is hilarious and sharing laughter heals hearts! It is the cheapest medicine in the world.
Toni is one of the hardest workers in the industry. Her condition could be telling her to slow down. She has been active since 1989 and became one of the best-selling female artist of the 1990s. We love you Toni and hope you feel better!
Love and Hip Hop Hollywood star, Moniece Slaughter has one of the most interesting personalities on the show. If you cross her you’re not getting away with it, as proven by her actions in the “Forget or Forget” episode. The reality star exposed Brandi Burnside’s criminal past, revealing that Brandi was arrested over a “Becky.”
The “Forgive or Forget” episode also reminded us that Moniece is a talented singer. Masika Kalysha, Fetty Wap’s baby mother, warned her not to ruin her listening party by shifting her audience’s attention to Brandi but Slaughter simply doesn’t care about her image. The reality star has to be careful because record labels and talented artists watch the show.
Moniece Slaughter Net Worth 2016
It’s difficult to take the singer serious when she’s constantly seeking revenge on one of her enemies. The singer if from a musical family loaded with talent. Her stepfather is Dave Thomas from the group Take 6. The talented group has won 10 Grammy Awards. Dave mentored Moniece, teaching her how to play the drums and guitar at an early age.
Slaughter’s hard work is paying off. She has written amazing tracks for Akon and Marques Houston. The 29-year-old also sang the theme song for America’s Next Top Model. The last episode of Love and Hip Hop Hollywood revealed that she’s been back in the studio. Hopefully she’ll start focusing on creating music instead of causing drama.
