Memes erupt as Katy Perry joins Rebecca Black on stage for a surprise performance of ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’ in LA

In a performance that got social media buzzing, Katy Perry and Rebecca Black teamed up for a surprise duet of viral hit "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" at Rebecca Black's Los Angeles concert last night. The hit song, which originally stormed the world way back in 2011, made a remarkable return to the stage with both artists giving fans a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

For fans of both artists, it was a moment when pop history collided, reviving the fun, wild energy of the early 2010s. But with the reunion came an unexpected layer of humor, as the performance immediately sparked a slew of memes, fan reactions, and, of course, comparisons.

To say the performance was a hit would be an understatement. It wasn’t just about the music; it was about the pure joy, the fun energy, and the unapologetic celebration of two artists who have gone through their own ups and downs in the public eye.

But what really caught people’s attention wasn’t just the fact that Katy Perry and Rebecca Black were on stage together, it was how the internet instantly jumped on the moment with viral memes that quickly began flooding timelines everywhere. We’re talking prime meme content, folks.

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The Viral Reunion: Katy Perry and Rebecca Black's ‘Last Friday Night’ Performance Takes Over the Internet

When Katy Perry and Rebecca Black reunited on stage, it was as if the universe decided it was time for a comeback moment. “Two legendary flops unite,” one meme caption read, and that pretty much set the tone for the reactions that followed.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching two pop icons who once took a beating from internet trolls, Katy Perry for some of her more over-the-top moments and Rebecca Black for the infamous “Friday” song coming together to perform with no apologies, no shame, and a whole lot of self-awareness.

The memes quickly followed, with captions like "When I tell you Katy is in her prime beauty!!!" giving a nod to Perry’s ever-growing charm and allure (because let’s be honest, she’s been rocking that “hot girl summer” energy for years).

Another meme joked, “I mean, I can’t stand Katy, but I’ll give her her 10s for appreciating Rebecca in 2025.” And really, can you blame them? Watching Katy Perry, arguably one of pop’s biggest stars, giving Rebecca Black the stage time and recognition in 2025? That’s a full-circle moment worth celebrating. After all, Rebecca Black was once the subject of countless internet jokes, and seeing her shine alongside Katy Perry shows how far they’ve come, both personally and professionally.

The ultimate kicker in the meme frenzy, though, was the “nostalgia” post. Those two words alone stirred up a flood of memories for anyone alive during the early 2010s.

The year “Friday” dropped and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” dominated the charts feels like a lifetime ago. The internet was a very different place, full of harmless memes and viral hits that are now forever etched in pop culture.

But perhaps the most touching meme of all was the one that read, “The way Katy supported Rebecca though her hate train with this song 😭.”

This one hit different, didn’t it? For a long time, Rebecca Black was the subject of ridicule for her song “Friday.” But here she was, on stage with Katy Perry, not just being supported but celebrated. The underlying message was clear: pop culture can be harsh, but there’s room for redemption, laughter, and, most importantly, growth.

In the end, the reunion of Katy Perry and Rebecca Black wasn’t just about reliving a pop culture moment, it was a lesson in self-acceptance, embracing your past, and the power of nostalgia. The viral memes? Just the cherry on top.

If there’s one thing this viral sensation showed us, it’s that we can always appreciate a little humor and a lot of heart even from our past pop culture "flops."