Lucious Lyon

Luscious Lyon is a main character on Empire. He is the current husband of Anika Calhoun Lyon abnd former husband of Cookie Lyon. He is also the father of Andre Lyon, Jamal Lyon and Hakeem Lyon. He is an artist and the CEO and co-founder of Empire Entertainment.

Early Life
He started selling drugs at the age of 9 in Philadelphia. He states it was the music in his head that kept him alive, and the melodies that kept him warm.

Pilot
In Pilot Lucious is first seen in the studio, encouraging a singer to bring more soul to the song. In flashbacks we see him going through all sorts of tests. He then holds a press conference where he announces Empire Entertainment will be going public in the New York Stock Exchange.

The Outspoken King
In The Outspoken King Lucious gets a visit from Cookie at his house. Despite Anika's attempts to get her out, Lucious stays civil towards her.