Unearthing the Lyon Family Tree: Meet the Real World Inspirations Behind Fox's 'Empire'

Sep 18, 2017

emp17

Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

emp17

None

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our

Terms of Service

and

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.

Latest in Pop Culture

Greta Gerwig is the first woman to have a billion-dollar film.

Greta Gerwig is the first woman to have a billion-dollar film.

| BY MARK ELIBERT

'Barbie' Movie Makes Record-Breaking $1 Billion Globally at Box Office

The director was rushed to the ER for an undisclosed medical condition.

The director was rushed to the ER for an undisclosed medical condition.

| BY MARK ELIBERT

'Aquaman' Director James Wan Shares Health Update After Sudden Hospitalization

The popular Twitch streamer was charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and more.

The popular Twitch streamer was charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and more.

| BY MARK ELIBERT

Offset, NLE Choppa, and More React to Kai Cenat Being Charged Over NYC Riot

The late actor's mother said her son wasn't showing any signs of mental health issues the day that he died.

The late actor's mother said her son wasn't showing any signs of mental health issues the day that he died.

| BY MARK ELIBERT

Angus Cloud's Mom Denies Her Son Died by Suicide, Says Overdose Was Accidental

As friends and colleagues remember the late actor, Mikey Alfred recently revealed what could have been a future collaboration with Angus Cloud.

As friends and colleagues remember the late actor, Mikey Alfred recently revealed what could have been a future collaboration with Angus Cloud.

| BY ALEX-OCHO

Angus Cloud Discussed Possible Mac Miller Biopic Role in Conversation With Mikey Alfred

After facing criticism on social media, Foxx is clarifying the meaning behind his controversial post and issued an apology.

After facing criticism on social media, Foxx is clarifying the meaning behind his controversial post and issued an apology.

| BY ALEX-OCHO

Jamie Foxx Apologizes to Jewish Community for Controversial Instagram Post: 'I Only Have Love in My Heart for Everyone'

A man who donated an unspecified amount to Sound of Freedom 's crowdfund campaign has been hit with major charges.

A man who donated an unspecified amount to Sound of Freedom 's crowdfund campaign has been hit with major charges.

| BY ALEX-OCHO

'Sound Of Freedom' Crowdfunder Arrested for Child Kidnapping, Film's Producer Responds

The former professional wrestler claimed the cancellation came from a changing of the guard over at DCEU.

The former professional wrestler claimed the cancellation came from a changing of the guard over at DCEU.

| BY MARK ELIBERT

Dwayne Johnson Finally Explains Why His DCEU Revamp Was Canceled

Though it's unclear if Kai Cenat was officially arrested, police did apprehend enough people in Union Square to fill a city bus.

Though it's unclear if Kai Cenat was officially arrested, police did apprehend enough people in Union Square to fill a city bus.

| BY BRAD CALLAS

Kai Cenat Taken Into Police Custody Amid Chaotic NYC Appearance, Will Be Charged With Inciting Riot (UPDATE)

During her headlining performance at Lollapalooza, Eilish paid tribute to the late 'Euphoria' actor with a song that appeared on the HBO series.

During her headlining performance at Lollapalooza, Eilish paid tribute to the late 'Euphoria' actor with a song that appeared on the HBO series.

| BY JOE PRICE

Billie Eilish Dedicated a Performance of "Never Felt So Alone" to Angus Cloud