Mariah guest-starred and performed on the third season of FOX's hit show, Empire. On “What Remains Is Bestial,” the season's third episode, Mariah plays Kitty, a mega-superstar who comes to Empire to collaborate with Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett) on an explosive new song. When the duet encounters obstacles, Kitty helps Jamal dig deep to overcome personal difficulties and reach a musical breakthrough. The episode aired Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
Mariah recorded the song “Infamous” with Empire actor Jussie Smollett. Their collaboration was released on September 30, 2016 and included on season three's original soundtrack.
