Empire fans immediately fell in love with Jamal Lyon after witnessing his musical talents and fearless attitude. The actor who plays Jamal, Jussie Smollett, became an overnight success. As a result, we need to know everything about him. There were recent rumors that he was engaged yet they were not true.
OK! Magazine reported that Smollett was not in a relationship with Michael Sam. The rumors arose after Sam posted numerous images of him and the actor on his Instagram account:
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| Is Jussie Smollett Engaged? |
While we may not know who he’s dating there are no doubts about his sexuality. Variety explains that the Empire star confirmed that he was gay in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres:
We can’t get enough of Jamal Lyon. The show’s most recent episodes have been filled with unforgettable moments that Jamal has been a part of. Here are 10 of our favorites:
10. When he reunited with Michael:
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| Jamal Becky Michael |
9. When he hits that note:
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| Jamal Lyon Singing |
8. And that note:
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| Is Jussie Smollett Engaged? |
7. When he’s always ‘Ready To Go’:
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| Jamal Empire Singing |
6. When he lets Lucious know that he’s all about games:
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| Jamal Lyon Empire |
5. When he’s nothing like his Daddy:
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| Jamal Lyon Daddy |
4. When Cookie treats him like he’s Hakeem:
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| Jamal Cookie Empire |
3. When he connects with Freda:
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| Jamal Freda Empire |
2. When he gives us his best Stevie:
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| Jamal Playing Piano |
1. When he dedicates a song to his brother:
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| Jamal Hakeem Good People |