Watch: Terrence Howard’s ‘Brick House’ on Lip Sync Battle

Lucious Lyon and Terrence Howard share a love for music. But on Aug. 20, Howard will be seen channeling Rick James as he sings to the Commodores' "Brick House" on Spike TV's Lip Sync Battle.  Suggested Reading DDG Scores This Rare Win in Custody Battle With Halle Bailey Highlights From Pharrell Williams’ Star-Studded Louis Vuitton Menswear Show…

Lucious Lyon and Terrence Howard share a love for music. But on Aug. 20, Howard will be seen channeling Rick James as he sings to the Commodores' "Brick House" on Spike TV's Lip Sync Battle. 

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Howard, who is competing against his Empire co-star Taraji P. Henson, shows that he even has moves like Rick James as he sings along. Howard even throws in a split for good measure. 

So who will win the lip sync battle? Will it be Henson, who brought out Mary J. Blige? Or Howard, who brought out his braided wig?

Check out this sneak peek before the episode airs Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. EDT on Spike.

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