Ice Cube Confirms That “Last Friday” Movie Is Finally In The Works

Ice Cube has always had a soft spot for Friday. He wrote the screenplay for the 1995 original, and has continued to shepherd the franchise through various sequels in the 2000s. He’s struggled mightily to close out the franchise on his terms, however. Ice Cube has been pushing to get Last Friday made for over a decade. He’s hyped up the film in interviews, and even teased the return of beloved characters. Thankfully, the red tape has been sifted through, and Last Friday appears to be underway.

Ice Cube broke the news during a recent interview with Sirius XM’s Flavor of the Week. He told the host that he was able to work a deal out with Warner Bros. thanks to executive Michael De Luca. “They have new leadership,” the rapper explained. “My man Mike DeLuca, who used to be at New Line when I first started, when I first did the first Friday and Players Club and All About the Benjamins. Mike DeLuca was there, so now he’s running Warner Brothers.” This is a complete turnaround from Ice Cube’s earlier Warner Bros. comments. In 2021, he criticized the studio for hijacking the franchise and slowing progress.

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Ice Cube Is Making The Film With Warner Bros.

The N.W.A. frontman told Flavor of the Week that he was frustrated over how long the process was going. To further add to the tension between Ice Cube and the studio, several Friday cast members died during the wait. “I was a little hot ’cause they had took so long. Because John Witherspoon passed away,” he recalled. “Tiny passed away. A.J. Johnson passed away. Man, we keep losing people. And y’all keep d*cking around not doing the movie the way it need to be done.” Ice Cube reiterated that De Luca was the man that revived Last Friday. “They want to do it. But the key is it gotta be done,” he noted. “So, they finally came to their senses.”

The thing are waiting to see is whether Chris Tucker will return as Smokey. The actor was a fan favorite in the original Friday, but he hasn’t appeared in any of the sequels. In March, Tucker went on to V-103 and gave his thoughts on returning. He didn’t rule it out, but he wants to make sure it’s a quality script before he agrees to anything. “At this point,” he explained. “I’m only doing stuff that I know that I could do my best. And I can have a lot of fun, got to be right.” Hopefully Last Friday turns out right.

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Lola Brooke Falls Off Stage And Continues Performing

Lola Brooke sure knows how to keep the energy going! The rising rapper took the stage on Sept. 9 at The Armory Track in New York City as part of a fashion week event, and had the crowd going crazy for her performance. An unexpected twist happened where Lola Brooke fell off the stage during her performance, however she got right back up. The moment showcased Lola’s resilience and professionalism, as she continued to perform and even made light of the moment with the audience.

Caught on camera, Lola can be seen confidently walking towards the crowd. It was then that she misstepped and teetered of the side of the stage. She was in the midst of performing her hit song “Make Me Feel Good.” Subsequently, she momentarily misjudged her steps and almost disappeared into the midst of the crowd. The audience helped her get back on stage, and she resumed the performance like nothing happened.

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The Crowd Supported Her Continuing The Performance

 
 
 
 
 
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Lola Brooke displayed an impressive bounce-back, quite literally. With a swift recovery that left the audience both surprised and impressed, she immediately regained her footing. In a lighthearted remark to the audience after the song ended, Lola laughed, “I almost bust my ass, word. We still gon’ do the things we like to do, right?” Overall, Lola Brooke’s stage mishap transformed into a moment of triumph. This is an example of a moment that showcases her character and ability to find humor in the unexpected.

Even in the age of social media, where every moment can be dissected and amplified, Lola Brooke remained unfazed. Adding a touch of humor to the situation, Lola Brooke took to social media to share her reaction to the fall on social media. She left a comment on a video that The Shade Room posted of her fall, that wrote “Thank god I’m little I fell In slow motion.” To top it off, she shared a meme featuring Ezel, a memorable character from the 1995 film Friday, delivering his famous line, “My neck. My back.”

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