Chris Tucker and Faizon Love reunite at Ice Cube’s show, reviving ‘Friday’ nostalgia [VIDEO]

After 30 years after Friday, Chris Tucker and Faizon Love delighted fans by reuniting at an Atlanta arena concert — with the moment instantly going viral across social media.

Fans of the 1995 cult classic Friday were treated to a heartwarming surprise this week. Chris Tucker (Smokey) and Faizon Love (Big Worm) were spotted laughing, hugging, and joking together at Ice Cube’s “Truth to Power” concert in Atlanta.

The 34-second clip was filmed by a fan and posted to X on October 17. It captures the pair’s joyful reunion amid a packed crowd. Within hours, the video amassed over 40,000 views and 1,500 likes. Therefore, reigniting memories of their iconic on-screen chemistry. As a result, reminding fans why Friday remains one of the most quotable comedies of all time.

As music boomed through the arena and fans filmed from every angle, Tucker leaned in to surprise Love with a hug. Love immediately burst into laughter. Thus, setting off cheers from nearby concertgoers who recognized the duo. For fans, it was a full-circle moment. There was Smokey and Big Worm, side by side again. It was 30 years after their unforgettable debt dispute over “$200.”

What the Video Shows

The video opens with Faizon Love seated near the stage, chatting casually with fans before Chris Tucker appears from behind, grinning. When Love realizes who it is, he breaks into a huge smile and jumps up to embrace him.

The pair laugh loudly, with Tucker gesturing animatedly as they joke around. At one point, Tucker flips through what appears to be a small wad of cash — a nod to Smokey’s unpaid debt in Friday — prompting Love to point and laugh. Fans nearby erupt into applause, phones flashing as the moment unfolds.

Love, clutching a green bottle in hand — coincidentally the same color associated with his on-screen persona’s “product” — adds a touch of humor that didn’t go unnoticed by longtime fans. The two pose for selfies, exchange more laughs, and dap up before parting ways, leaving the crowd buzzing.

Nostalgia Hits Social Media Hard

Within hours, fans flooded social media with nostalgia, quoting classic lines from Friday and celebrating the unexpected meetup. Replies under the post were filled with familiar phrases like:

“STOP PLAYING WITH ME SMOKEY!”
“I wonder if he finally paid Big Worm his $200.”
“Smokey and Big Worm together again — the timeline needed this!”

Some even connected the reunion to the pair’s second collaboration, Money Talks (1997). Thus, joking that it was “more like a Money Talks sequel than a Friday one.” Others simply celebrated seeing two comedy legends in such good spirits after years of rumors about behind-the-scenes tension.

A Legacy That Won’t Quit

Friday, released on April 26, 1995, was directed by F. Gary Gray and co-written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. Shot on a $3.5 million budget, it grossed over $28 million. Additionally, it birthed a trilogy that defined an era of urban comedy.

Chris Tucker’s Smokey was a wisecracking, fast-talking neighborhood hustler. Meanwhile, Faizon Love’s Big Worm was the ice cream truck–driving dealer with no patience for excuses. Both became instant pop culture icons. Lines like “You got to be a stupid to get fired on your day off” and “Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions” became timeless memes long before social media existed.

Though Tucker declined to appear in the sequels Next Friday (2000) and Friday After Next (2002), his absence never dulled the film’s cultural power. Fans have spent decades begging for a reunion — and this viral moment felt like a dream teaser.

Are They Reuniting for Last Friday?

The timing of this reunion couldn’t be better. For years, Ice Cube has teased a long-awaited fourth installment, Last Friday, with Tucker reportedly in talks to return as Smokey alongside Love, Mike Epps (Day-Day), and Ice Cube himself as Craig.

Recent updates suggest the project, backed by Warner Bros., has faced multiple script delays and studio disputes. But with both Tucker and Love publicly reuniting — and Cube recently confirming “progress” in new interviews — fans are once again hopeful that the finale might finally happen.

Faizon Love hinted at the cast’s excitement earlier this year, telling fans that if Last Friday gets made, “it’ll be about growth, legacy, and real life — but still funny as hell.”

Why This Reunion Hit Different

For many fans, seeing Smokey and Big Worm together felt symbolic. Both actors have grown into new chapters of their lives — Tucker focusing on philanthropy and faith, and Love on stand-up comedy and acting — yet their chemistry hasn’t changed a bit.

The laughter, the handshakes, and even the playful cash joke carried the same chaotic energy that made Friday so beloved. It was a reminder that some bonds, even fictional ones, stand the test of time.

One viral comment summed it up best:

“This reunion got more emotion than half the sequels ever did.”

X Reactions: Laughter and Love

The video’s comment section reads like a digital block party:

• “He finally gave Big Worm his $200, I’m crying.”
• “Seeing this on a Friday feels divine.”
• “Smokey and Big Perm made my whole week.”
• “We need Ice Cube, Day-Day, and Craig next. Bring the block back together!”

Some users even noted the poetic background — Tupac’s “Keep Ya Head Up” echoing through the arena as the two embraced — calling it “a perfect full-circle moment.”

Others used humor to describe Faizon Love’s larger-than-life presence, while many applauded Chris Tucker for stepping out publicly after keeping a low profile in recent years.

The Cultural Weight of Friday

Even after three decades, Friday continues to influence hip-hop, film, and internet culture. From memes and GIFs to sampled dialogue in songs, its humor and heart remain universal.

As Hollywood leans on nostalgia-driven reboots, fans argue that Friday deserves more than a remake — it deserves a proper farewell. And for a generation that grew up quoting every line, seeing Chris Tucker and Faizon Love together again felt like that farewell might finally be within reach. Plenty of Friday cast members were present at Ice Cube’s Atlanta concert.