Kid Cudi replaced by Romeo Miller on Empire

Rapper/actor Kid Cudi has reportedly dropped out of a guest starring role on hit show Empire due to "creative differences."

The Day 'N' Nite hitmaker was set to portray a musician named Gram, who becomes a chart and love rival for Bryshere Gray's character, MC Hakeem, but he will no longer be part of the TV drama, according to reports, and he has been replaced by rapper/actor Romeo Miller.

Fellow hip-hop star French Montana has also landed a guest appearance on season three of Empire, while superstar singer Mariah Carey will also be featured on the show.

Empire will return to TV screens later this month (Sep16).