Kanye West Inspired “Empire” Creative Process, Reveals Co-Creator

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

"Empire" co-creator Danny Strong recently talked about his hit Fox television series and revealed how much of an inspiration Kanye West has on his creative process.

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In a new interview, Strong admitted Ye’s infamous rants have helped him write “Empire.”

“To procrastinate and for inspiration, I started watching Kanye West interviews. After 45 minutes … I said, ‘All right, I’m good. I know how to do this.'” (KCRW)

Check out what record the “Empire” finale broke last week on the next page…

Based on recent reports, last Wednesday (March 18) night’s finale scored a 6.5 rating among adults 18-49 and brought in 16.7 million viewers.

First of all, that’s a record for the TV ratings rule breaking series and up 71% and 69% respectively from the results of the show’s debut back on January 7. Secondly, compared to the series’ March 11 1-hour show that’s a 12% rise in both categories. It’s a 2% bop up from earlier demo numbers this morning and a 1% rise viewershipwise. While still behind the March 15 airing of AMC’s The Walking Dead, Empire has now solidly taken the lead among shows on the Big 4 among adults 18-49 this season. (Deadline)

Last week, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett talked to SOHH about what the show’s explosive first season.

“I feel like Season 1 was the set up and then Season 2 will be, okay, let’s go back and let’s clean up all of the Lyons’ stuff, if you will. I’m very happy. I’m very excited where Jamal, where his journey has taken him, from beginning to now, and where it’s going to end up going. I’m very excited.” (SOHH)

“Empire” star Bryshere “Yazz” Gray talked to SOHH this week about working with music veteran Snoop Dogg on the finale episode.

“It was great to work with Snoop [Dogg]. It was good to vibe out with the legend Snoop Dogg and to get some jewels I can take into life and use and to apply them to my everyday life.” (SOHH)

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. You're likely to find me covering hip-hop news and music releases. Netflix is still my go-to before Disney Plus.

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