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“Empire” is a television series that follows hip-hop artist Lucious Lyon and his ex-wife “Cookie” as they fight to keep their musical empire on top.

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The couple, played by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, showed fans the true meaning of “us against the world.” And with the help of their three sons, the family proved to be an unbreakable force in the music industry.

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Created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, the series amassed a cult following who tuned in to see how the show covered themes of greed and deception, sexuality, and murder. The gritty TV show was especially popular among Black women, who contributed to more than half of its audience.

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