Ice Cube, Mike Epps Presents Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing

ICE CUBE & MIKE EPPS BRING “EVERYDAY’S FRIDAY:

LYRICS, LOUNGIN’, AND LAUGHING”

TO LONG BEACH FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Fans Are Encouraged to Dress as Their Favorite Friday Character for a Chance to Win Up to $2,000 in Cash Prizes!!

Announcement Comes as Ice Cube Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Dodger Stadium on May 12

LONG BEACH, CA — May 12, 2026 — Megastars and multi-hyphenates Ice Cube and Mike Epps unite for Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing, a one-night-only event at the Long Beach Amphitheater on Friday, July 17, celebrating nearly 30 years of the iconic Friday franchise, and signaling the next chapter is officially underway. Featured guest performances include Warren G and Scarface.

Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Friday character for a chance to win cash prizes: 1st Place — $2,000, 2nd Place — $1,000, and 3rd Place — $500.

Before general market sales begin, Venue and Promoter presales start Thursday, May 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 15, at 10 AM local time. Fans can access tickets here.

Timed with Ice Cube’s ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on May 12, the announcement taps into a full-circle cultural moment for one of hip-hop’s most influential figures.

The event will feature a live performance from Ice Cube, delivering his greatest hits, alongside a headline stand-up set from Mike Epps. Together, they mark a cultural milestone while building anticipation for a new installment of the beloved film series.

Since its 1995 debut, Friday has remained a defining piece of pop culture. Created by Ice Cube and rooted in real-life storytelling, the film introduced Craig Jones and later expanded with Mike Epps’ fan-favorite character Day-Day, solidifying a legacy that continues to resonate across generations.

“Friday has always been about and for the fans who made it a classic and kept it alive for nearly 30 years. To be able to step back out there with Mike Epps and bring that energy to the stage for a one-night-only experience in Long Beach is special. This show represents the beginning of the next chapter.” — Ice Cube

“Every day for the last 30 years someone has told me how much they loved The Friday Franchise and how much the characters mean to them. To reunite with Cube and bring this one night only experience to the fans is incredible.” — Mike Epps

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Long Beach Amphitheater

City: Long Beach, CA

VIP packages—including meet-and-greet experiences and exclusive merchandise—are available in limited quantities available here.

ABOUT ICE CUBE

Ice Cube, a multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports legend, has garnered accolades, including a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Rising to fame with N.W.A., he launched a solo career, selling tens of millions of albums, and co-founded the West Coast supergroup Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Too $hort. As a true trailblazer in television and film, through his film and television production company, CubeVision, Ice Cube produced 50 episodes of the hit series “Hip Hop Squares” for VH1 and MTV, and he produced the award-winning, Oscar-nominated biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” which grossed over $200 million worldwide. His films have collectively grossed over $1 billion at the box office, with franchises such as “Friday,” “Barbershop,” “Are We There Yet?,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Ride Along” shaping the cinematic landscape. As co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube continues to make an impact, bringing in its first franchise owners, achieving its most-viewed season ever in 2024, and securing groundbreaking partnerships with title sponsors. He also launched the Ice Cube Impact Award in collaboration with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, for which he was the inaugural recipient. His latest album, Man Up, released via Lench Mob Records/Hitmaker Distribution, serves as a follow-up to Man Down and reinforces Ice Cube’s role as one of hip-hop’s most fearless truth-tellers, pairing unflinching lyricism with sharp social commentary that challenges accountability, resilience, and truth. To learn more, visit icecube.com or follow @icecube.

ABOUT MIKE EPPS

Mike Epps is a widely recognized comedian and actor known for both his humor and dramatic range, currently starring in and executive producing the Netflix series The Upshaws, which has earned multiple award nominations and a 2024 NAACP Image Awards win for his performance; he has also released several successful stand-up specials including Delusional and Ready to Sell Out, appeared in projects like I’m a Virgo and The Underdoggs, and taken on notable roles in films such as Dolemite Is My Name, Madame Web, and The Last Black Man in San Francisco, while also starring and producing the HGTV special Buying Back the Block focused on revitalizing his childhood neighborhood; beginning his rise on Def Comedy Jam, Epps built a prolific career across film, television, and stand-up—including roles in franchises like Friday, The Hangover, and Resident Evil—earning multiple awards, releasing a memoir (Unsuccessful Thug), and continuing to tour internationally as a major force in comedy.

ABOUT LONG BEACH AMPHITHEATER

Opening in 2026, the Long Beach Amphitheater will be Southern California’s newest oceanfront destination for live music and entertainment. Located near the historic Queen Mary and offering sweeping views of the kook m as downtown skyline, the open-air venue will feature a range of general and premium seating, exciting food and beverage offerings and accessible transportation options. Managed by Legends Global, the Long Beach Amphitheater will host major concerts, community celebrations and private gatherings year-round, creating a vibrant cultural destination for locals and visitors alike. For more information, visit LongBeachAmphitheater.com and follow @LongBeachAmp on social media.