Rapper French Montana, Birdman join Empire's glamourous list of guest stars

Rappers French Montana and Birdman are set to guest star in the upcoming third season of drama series, Empire.

The 31-year-old 'Pop That' rapper will play music mogul Vaughn, a member of Lucious Lyon's powerful inner circle, and Birdman, 47, will appear as himself, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Series co-creator Lee Daniels, as well as Birdman, took to Instagram accounts to share photos of the set hanging out with lead actor Terrence Howard.

The second season of Empire ended with Rhonda and Anika fighting on the edge of a balcony and one of them apparently falling. In May, show runner Ilene Chaiken confirmed the news of the death of one of the person but didn't reveal the name.

French Montana and Birdman will appear in the season premiere, which is scheduled to air on September 21.