The Reason Why Jay Z Recreated “FRIENDS” Intro For Moonlight [VIDEO]

Jay Z introduces Vic Mensa at Mack Sennett Studios on July 13
Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

 

Jay Z had the Internet in a frenzy when he dropped his highly anticipated album “444.” Since then, the mogul has continued the wave by amazing dropping videos via his streaming service TIDAL.

Each video has been iconic in it’s own way, including the latest release of Moonlight where he remade the hit TV show “Friends” intro with Whodini’s “Friends” playing in the background.

 

Hov gathered up the best in Hollywood to portray the famous crew — Issa Rae played Rachel, Tiffany Haddish as Phoebe, Jerrod Carmichael as Ross, Thompson as Monica, Lakeith Stanfield as Chandler and it was a great idea!

 

Here’s some BTS footage explaining why Hov decided to do this:

 

 

Jay Z’s remake vs. the original (in case you’ve been living under a rock):