I Love Old School Music fam’…guess who’s back and giving us all ’90s vibes nostalgia? It’s the cast of “Martin”. After years of rumors, beef, and love lost, our favorite crew reunited for a hilarious spoof at the 2024 Emmys.

Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II gathered on the iconic sitcom’s recreated set to present Jeremy Allen White with the Lead Actor award for “The Bear.” But that wasn’t all – they also took the opportunity to give the Emmys a little friendly shade for all the years of snubs they received back in the day.

With a photograph of the late Thomas Mikal Ford placed prominently on the table, they paid homage to their fallen cast member. It was a touching moment that reminded us of the love and camaraderie that made “Martin” so special.

And Carl Anthony Payne II fully embraced his “Cole” character, hilariously assuming they were there to snatch an Emmy, not present one.

Now, we all know that “Martin” has been a staple in the Black households long after it went off the air. But it was Tisha Campbell who dropped the mic when she exposed the fact that their beloved ’90s sitcom won an Emmy. The audience couldn’t help but show some love and appreciation for Tisha’s boldness. Do your thing Tisha!

Let’s take a moment to remember the good old days when “Martin” graced our screens from 1992 to 1996. This show was more than just a sitcom – it was a cultural phenomenon. And they had some killer guest stars too, like The Notorious B.I.G., Method Man, and even Tommy Hearns. Remember that episode with MC Hammer? Well, Carl’s hat at the Emmys was a hilarious nod to that iconic moment!

Now, if you’re a true fan, you know that this reunion is another win for Detroit. Just days after the city celebrated its first NFL playoff victory in what seems like forever, the “Martin” crew brought even more joy to the Motor City.

So, let’s raise our glasses to the “Martin” cast for finally putting aside their differences and bringing us all a good laugh. It’s moments like these that remind us why we fell in love with the show in the first place.

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Tommy was not only a great co star but he was a great man and friend. He always brought with him his spirituality a positive attitude and so much joy. I am sad the world lost a great talent and that I lost a wonderful friend. God bless him and his family

A photo posted by @martinlawrence on Oct 12, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

Martin also paid homage to Tommy with a second post on Instagram with this caption:

“My brother…we were friends way b4 the Martin show & I’m glad we were able to show true friendship on-screen,” he penned. “You brought a lot of love to the world and you will be greatly missed. God Bless to you and the family. Rest In Peace my brother. #TommyFord #Brotherforlife.”

My brother…we were friends way b4 the Martin show & I’m glad we were able to show true friendship on-screen. You brought a lot of love to the world and you will be greatly missed. God Bless to you and the family. Rest In Peace my brother. #TommyFord #Brotherforlife

A photo posted by @martinlawrence on Oct 12, 2016 at 7:23pm PDT

Carl Anthony paid a touching tribute to his friend, Tommy on Instagram as well and ended his caption with a hashtag that was in the true comedic form, just like Tommy, even today, would have appreciated it:

To my brother, like no other, from another mother..I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT….TOMMY FORD!! I WILL MISS YOU MY TRUE FRIEND..MAY YOUR LEGACY AND THE MEMORY OF YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. ..#HEGOTAJOBDAWG!!!!

To my brother, like no other, from another mother.. I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT….TOMMY FORD!! I WILL MISS YOU MY TRUE FRIEND.. MAY YOUR LEGACY AND THE MEMORY OF YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. .. #HEGOTAJOBDAWG!!!!

A photo posted by Carl Payne (@thecarlpayne) on Oct 12, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

Here’s an Old School fun fact about the true friendship of Tommy, Carl, and Martin in real life: Martin and Carl served as a groomsmen in Tommy’s wedding to his then wife, Gina Marie Sasso, in 1997. Tommy and Gina divorced in 2014 and have two children together. It was also Gina Sasso who gave the correct news of Tommy’s health status on Wednesday (8-12-2016) as reports were surfacing online about whether or not Tommy had passed away or was on life support at the time. Gina was by Tommy’s side during that saddened time.

As far as recent news on Martin and Tommy’s friendship, in October 2015, they linked on Martin’s comedy tour, ‘Doin Time,’ which was probably the last time they’d been seen in public togethe. Their fans got a kick out of seeing them under the same roof again, just like it was on “Martin” when Martin used to tell Tommy “You ain’t got no job man!” LOL…gotta love the old school memories and ya’ gotta love Tommy Mykhal Ford for the many years he dedicated to making us laugh and the down to earth dude that he was in real life.

He will be sorely missed. Rest on Tommy…great job while you were here brotha and we will never forget your legacy.

-ILoveOldSchoolMusic, old school news with a new point of view

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