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"Friday" was shot in the heart of South Los Angeles, an area notorious for gang culture at the time. The two primary gangs in the vicinity, the Crips and Bloods, had a historical rivalry that resulted in safety protocols for the film crew. Crew members were prohibited from wearing red clothing to avoid any potential conflict with gang members. This gave the film an added layer of authenticity, reflecting Ice Cube's own experiences growing up in such an environment.
Despite the precarious filming conditions, Ice Cube aimed to highlight the amusing aspects of living in the suburbs of Los Angeles, creating characters based on people he knew from his youth. "Friday" was filmed in just 20 days—a remarkable timeline for a production of its scale, especially one that garnered such popularity.