<Li> Evan Ross as Angel Rivera, Jahil's nephew who helps him record new music . In turn, Jahil gets him to form a singing duo with Andy . After realizing that his uncle is more concerned with his interests than theirs, however, he fires him as their manager . (season 2) </Li> <Li> Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter, A&R at Midtown Records . He helps Carlotta navigate the treacherous currents of the company and his boss, Ayanna . (season 2) </Li> <Li> Imani Lewis as Karen, a juvie teen and troubled friend of Simone . After her friend commits suicide, the two start a relationship, but Karen is soon transferred to a new facility after breaking curfew . During the mid-season 2 finale, she tracks down Simone, who vows to take care of her and lets her stay in Carlotta's salon . She is killed in the salon fire . (season 2) </Li> <Li> Justin Marcel McManus as Omari, Cotton's former cellmate and lover . He protected Cotton from transphobic inmates during her prison sentence . After getting an early release, he tries to force his way back into Cotton's life . When she breaks off their relationship for Elliot, he violently kills him and seemingly drowns Cotton in her bathtub . (season 2) </Li>

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