Every Wednesday, most hip hop fans are tuned into “Empire,” the first actual hip hop soap opera. A major nod to hip hop film, “Empire” stars both Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Eight episodes into the show, ratings have picked up after each episode.
“Empire” is currently the highest-rated show on television, giving another hit to the FOX network. Everybody is talking about the show, Taraji P. Henson keeps giving people reasons to talk. Now, the people behind the scenes of the show are talking.
Danny Strong, the co-creator of “Empire,” talked to Sway at Shade 45 for “Sway In The Morning.” Of course, they were talking about the dope concept behind the “Empire” series. This is when the creator, Danny Strong, revealed “Empire” is loosely based on Jay-Z’s life.
