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Will Ferrell Turns Frat Party Into DJ Booth at USC Family Weekend

Published: October 10, 2023

In a surprise twist few expected, Hollywood star Will Ferrell showed up behind the DJ booth at his son Magnus’s fraternity party (Sigma Alpha Mu) during USC Family Weekend. Channeling his iconic “Frank the Tank” persona from *Old School*—minus the streaking—Ferrell kept the crowd grooving with tracks like “Eye of the Tiger” and Kanye West & Jay-Z’s “N—s in Paris”.([cite])

The spontaneous performance instantly energized students, even if many didn’t recognize the songs. Videos of the moment went viral, highlighting Ferrell’s playful, proud parenting—and a dash of Trojan spirit.([cite])

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