There’s a battle brewing over intellectual property rights, according to Page 6. Diddy’s adopted son, Quincy Brown, 23, had set his sights on being one of the latest acting-music sensations on FOX’s hit drama “Empire,” starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. But, Bad Boy founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has put the brakes on that debut.
Sources say Quincy was guaranteed a role on the show about a family-run hip-hop record label starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, but Diddy hit the roof when he learned that his son would have to sign over a portion of his music rights in relation to the show to Fox.
Stars on the show are subject to similar music contracts as those on other shows like “Glee” or “American Idol,” which propel their players into superstardom. “Empire” features a score curated by hit-maker Timbaland and includes original songs that are sold on iTunes and Spotify.
A source told us: “Diddy kicked up a huge stink and called all the top brass at 20th Century Fox TV to get them to change their rules over music rights,” but he didn’t get his way. “He said there was no way his son was signing over his intellectual property. So he banned him from the show.”
All may not be lost though. Other sources tell the gossip site Lee Daniels is open to working with the up-and-comer next season.
Fans can look forward to Jennifer Hudson, Rita Ora and more on the show in coming episodes.
