Mariah Carey is heading to "Empire," too

Here’s who she’ll be playing.

Kid Cudi won’t be the only one hanging with the Lyon family come season three of Empire.

According to Variety, Mariah Carey will star as Kitty, a superstar, who collaborates with Jussie Smollett’s character Jamal on an “explosive new song.” She “helps Jamal dig deep to overcome personal difficulties and reach a musical breakthrough.”

Carey joins a few other artists-turned-actors, including French Montana and Birdman, the latter of which will play himself. Taye Diggs will also appear on the season.

Season 3 of Empire begins September 21. Mariah’s episode airs October 5.

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