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LOS ANGELES, April 24 (UPI) -- Jussie Smollett will sing at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. The 31-year-old Empire actor, co-star Bryshere "Yazz" Gray and singer-songwriter Estelle will perform a medley of songs from the Fox series. Smollett and Gray portray Jamal and Hakeem Lyon, respectively.
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Smollett, Gray, Estelle and other cast members have recorded such songs as "Conqueror," "No Apologies" and "Drip Drop" for the program. The musical drama premiered January 7, and was subsequently renewed for a second season.
"There's no way I could possible love music more than I already do," Smollett told Billboard. "The Billboard Music Awards has been the epitome of celebrating some of the best of the best in music. To be included as a performer on this year's celebration is a huge honor."
"My hope is that 'Conqueror' will continue to inspire people as much as possible," Estelle said of her collaboration with Smollett. "It's such a powerful message! I cannot wait to perform it at the Billboard Music Awards with Jussie!"
Empire is created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence Howard as music mogul Lucious Lyon. The character must contend with his ex-wife (Taraji P. Henson) and three sons (Smollett, Gray and Trai Byers) after he is diagnosed with ALS.
