https://www.thewrap.com/empire-jussie-smollett-written-out-jamal-honeymoon-andre-suicide-heart-season-5/

Smollett was written out of the final two episodes of the season following his alleged involvement in a hate crime hoax in Chicago. Only fleeting references (https://www.thewrap.com/empire-jussie-smollett-written-out-jamal-honeymoon-andre-suicide-heart-season-5/) were made to Jamal being on his honeymoon.