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Everything You Need to Know About Hakeem

02/13/2017 By Nicole EtolenCategories: TV Shows

This is everything you absolutely need to know about Empire TV Show’s Hakeem! Check it out now!

Think you know everything you need to know about Empire TV Show’s Hakeem? Test your knowledge with these must-know bits of trivia! Aside from being one of the main characters on the show, Hakeem is also one of the more memorable people from Empire. From his personality to his upbringing and his amazing style and swag, Hakeem is truly one of a kind. Here are 10 things to know about Hakeem.

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1. Hakeem is played by Bryshere Y. Gray. The actor, who is also a 22-year-old rapper in real life, plays the role of Hakeem. Bryshere has a huge passion for rapping and for acting, making this role the perfect fit. In fact, Bryshere has been nominated for several awards, to include Breakout Star and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Happy bday ? #BryshereGray! #HakeemLyon #Empire ?: Nikko LaMere

A post shared by Rayna (@solraemi) on Nov 28, 2016 at 8:30pm PST

2. He is extremely talented. Both on and off the screen, Hakeem is a highly talented rapper that can write lyrics that are exciting, relatable and extremely catchy to listen to. Both on and off the show he has released more than six original songs.

I'm really gonna miss this show. Damn why does it always go off so early #hakeemlyon #yazzthegreatest #brysheregray #teamyazz #yazzets #ytg

A post shared by @kingyazzfanpage on Dec 16, 2016 at 5:41am PST

3. He is Lucious’ and Cookie’s youngest son. With three brothers, Hakeem is the youngest of Lucious’ three boys. As the youngest, it’s a bit obviously that he is also the favorite. During his childhood, Lucious was trying to make it big as a rapper so Hakeem was no stranger to the spotlight.

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•🦁👑• @yazzthegreatest • #hakeemlyon #yazzthegreatest #ytg #empire

A post shared by anna🍓 (@empire_aep) on Jan 22, 2017 at 8:55am PST

4. As expected, he’s carefree and a little arrogant. At the young age of 22, Hakeem is pretty nonchalant in what he does on the show. He doesn’t always think before he acts and can be a bit impulsive. He is well aware that he is good-looking, stylish, rich and knows that he can wrap life around his finger at any time.

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@traibyers @yazzthegreatest ▪️▪️#empire#empireseason3#luciouslyon#cookielyon#andrelyon#jamallyon#hakeemlyon#empirefox#terrencehoward#tarajiphenson#traibyers#jussiesmollett#yazzthegreatest#thnth#nessa#anika#shine#freda#leslieuggams#naiomicampbell

A post shared by anna🍓 (@empire_aep) on Jan 7, 2017 at 2:02pm PST

5. At the same time, he seems to have a heart of gold. Despite being arrogant and having a crazy upbringing, Hakeem is a nice man at the core. He isn’t malicious towards people and seems really focused on proving that he deserves all that he has. He’s also looking to take over his father’s position as CEO which makes him pretty hardworking.

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@theterrencehoward @yazzthegreatest @jussiesmollett ▪️▪️#empire#empireseason3#luciouslyon#cookielyon#andrelyon#jamallyon#hakeemlyon#empirefox#terrencehoward#tarajiphenson#traibyers#jussiesmollett#yazzthegreatest#thnth#nessa#anika#shine#freda#leslieuggams

A post shared by anna🍓 (@empire_aep) on Jan 7, 2017 at 1:58pm PST

6. Grew up without a mom.  Even though Cookie is his mom, around the time he was born, she was busted for drug dealing and was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Hakeem was mostly brought up by his father and a caretaker named Dottie. Growing up with his mom around has created an estranged relationship between himself and Cookie.

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Team #hakeem

A post shared by Pradux (@pradux) on Dec 9, 2016 at 9:09am PST

7. He’s got mommy problems. Just like daddy problems, Hakeem suffers from mommy problems. Since he grew up without a real mother figure, Hakeem finds himself most attracted to older women. In fact, on the show, he semi-secretly dates Camilla Marks who is much older than him. Not many people approve of the relationship which creates even more tension.

Good Night team Yazz ??? @yazzthegreatest #teamyazz #teamhakeem #yazzthegreatest #hakeemlyon #brysheregray

A post shared by Bryshere Y. Gray?✨? (@justyazzfanpage) on Feb 6, 2017 at 7:43pm PST

8. He helped run the Lyon Dynasty label. After his mom was released from jail, she rejoined Empire Entertainment but eventually decided to open up her own label called Lyon Dynasty. During this time, Hakeem helped to run the label. Eventually Empire bought the label but being a part of Lyon Dynasty allowed Hakeem to learn management skills.

???? #te @yazzthegreatest #yazzthegreatest #ytg #brysheregray #hakeemlyon #yazzsdarlings

A post shared by @kingyazzfanpage on Dec 23, 2016 at 2:25pm PST

9. He dreams of running Empire Entertainment. Though he is signed onto the label, Hakeem’s biggest dream is to take the place of his father as CEO of Empire Entertainment. However, his lack of experience and maturity may be his downfall, but Lucious appears to be framing Hakeem to eventually take over and run the show.

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empire anniversary tomorrow!!!! 🙏🏼💗 ••#empire#empireseason3#luciouslyon#cookielyon#andrelyon#jamallyon#hakeemlyon#empirefox#terrencehoward#tarajiphenson#traibyers#jussiesmollett#yazzthegreatest#thnth#nessa#anika#shine#freda#leslieuggams

A post shared by anna🍓 (@empire_aep) on Jan 6, 2017 at 9:40pm PST

How many of these Hakeem facts did you already know? Are you a fan of the Empire TV Show? Share your thoughts below!

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About Nicole Etolen

Nicole Etolen is a blogger, freelance writer, and all-around busy bee. She spent her teen and early adult life as a childcare provider before finally have her own little boy (now 7), so she knows what kids like!

Comments

  1. reviewsbykathy.com says

    02/23/2017 at 7:09 pm

    I have a confession. I am obsessed with Empire, my husband, who turns 60 this year, doesn’t get it. I love watching it and love the music!!

  2. melissa says

    02/24/2017 at 10:51 am

    I still have not seen this show but I have heard great things. I need to check it out.

  3. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    02/24/2017 at 11:00 am

    Thank you for all of this info! Believe it or not, I still have not seen this show!

  4. Ann Bacciaglia says

    02/24/2017 at 12:30 pm

    I will have to check out Empire this weekend. I have been hearing great reviews for it.

  5. Christa Thompson says

    02/24/2017 at 1:13 pm

    Oh this is such a good show. I got hooked on it last year. Love the list, great info. I’ll be looking at Hakeem differently now for sure ha!

  6. Kathy says

    02/24/2017 at 1:17 pm

    I haven’t heard of this show before. Sounds like an interesting show though. I’ll have to check it out.

  7. Christy Garrett says

    02/24/2017 at 2:14 pm

    He sounds like an amazing young man. I haven’t seen his show yet and it sounds like a show that I should really check out.

  8. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    02/26/2017 at 1:44 am

    This is the first time I’ve heard of Hakeem. It’s nice to get to know about him before watching the show.

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