‘Empire’ Star Terrence Howard Rocks Out as Rick James in ‘Lip Sync Battle’ Preview (Exclusive Video)

Actor will face-off against co-star Taraji P. Henson on Aug. 20 season finale of Spike show

Lucious Lyon and Cookie Lyon are taking their fierce “Empire” battle to the stage — and Lucious’ portrayer Terrence Howard looks “mighty, mighty” as Rick James in TheWrap’s exclusive preview of Spike’s “Lip Sync Battle” season finale.

Howard performs the classic Motown hit “Brick House” alongside a troupe of dancers all decked out in gold. His “Empire” co-star Taraji P. Henson watches from the sidelines with host LL Cool J. After showing off some of his serious dance moves, Howard says, “This is the craziest night of my life.”

Howard will battle Henson on the season finale of the hit show on August 20. “Lip Sync Battle” is an extended version of a sketch that’s been around since co-creator Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” days. The gag really took off when a clip went viral of Emma Stone absolutely schooling the “Tonight Show” host with rapid Blues Traveler lyrics and a bombastic DJ Khaled/Ludacris rap.

“Lip Sync Battle” airs Thursdays at 10 p.m./9 p.m. c on Spike.

Watch the video.

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