Aptly titled \u201cThursday,\u201d the 3-minute and 36-second mini movie was inspired by the 1995, LA-based cult classic, \u201cFriday.\u201d<\/p>\n
It starred Rams fans O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker, the sons of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, who played the iconic roles of Craig Jones and Smokey in the original \u201cFriday.\u201d<\/p>\n
And \u201cdaaamn!\u201d did it take the internet by storm.<\/p>\n
As of 5 p.m. Friday, it had 1.6 million views on X and more than 55,000 likes on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to a press release from the Rams, the video was meant to be the \u201ccenterpiece of the team\u2019s 2026 NFL draft campaign,\u201d by \u201cblending football, culture and comedy.\u201d<\/p>\n The Rams said the video was filmed at the same house from \u201cFriday\u201d in the West Athens community of Los Angeles, southeast of Inglewood near SoFi Stadium.<\/p>\n \u201cThe reimagined project pays tribute to the original movie and celebrates its deep Los Angeles roots,\u201d the Rams said.<\/p>\n The video starts with clips of Los Angeles \u2014 the quintessential palm trees, the sunshine \u2014 as a car cruises through the streets while Los Angeles radio legend Big Boy tells Angelenos that it\u2019s \u201cthe Rams\u2019 Draft Day.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to Jackson Jr. and Tucker \u2014 who each bear a striking resemblance to their dads, especially in this context \u2014 the project also stars actor Terry Crews as the neighborhood enforcer, rapper YG, Rams standouts Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, and Byron Young. The video also features the Rams\u2019 refreshed uniforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tLos Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams<\/p>\n Another scene from the LA Rams’ viral “Thursday” video. It also stars Terry Crews.<\/p>\n While the characters talk through the anticipation of the NFL Draft, the \u201cFriday\u201d nostalgia runs deep. So deep.<\/p>\n At one point toward the end of the video, Jackson Jr. and Tucker get into their convertible and Tucker delivers a memorable line.<\/p>\n \u201cMan, this Thursday is going to make our whole season. And you know this, man!\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Jackson Jr. turns to the camera and adds, \u201cDon\u2019t sleep on Friday, though.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRams Draft: A lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday\u2026April 23-25,\u201d a graphic at the end of the video reads, referencing the dates of this year\u2019s NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n “This project is a celebration of Los Angeles \u2014 the city we call home \u2014 and its culture, creativity and global influence,” said Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick, Chief Marketing Officer of Los Angeles Rams. \u201c\u2018Friday\u2019\u00a0is more than a movie; it’s a cultural touchstone. By reimagining it through\u00a0\u2018Thursday,\u2019 tying it to the Draft, and connecting it to real fan experiences across the city, we’re creating something that truly represents LA.\u201d<\/p>\n The Rams will host their Fan Fair<\/a>, a block party-style Draft celebration for fans April 23 to April 25 at Hollywood Park, where fans can enjoy rides, games, and fun branded activations. Tickets<\/a> are still available.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Another](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LA-Rams-Thursday-Draft-Video-2.jpg\")
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