Since its 1997 release, love jones has captured and written itself into the hearts of numerous fans eager to know, "What happened after the kiss in the rain?" 

Though not initially successful, the film has secured classic status with a multigenerational following. It has become a reference point for subsequent romance movies like Really Love and The Photograph. Showtime's The Chi paid homage, not to mention countless songs in which love jones is either the title or in the lyrics, like Nicole Bus's You -- "I want your love jones like Larenz Tate." From film to T.V. to music and beyond, the influence of that Darius and Nina kinda love touches everything.

If the question is, does love jones deserve a sequel, the answer is in the musical -- a whole musical! -- the endless tributes and screenings, anniversary celebrations, the interviews where we're still asking nearly 30 years later for a follow-up. This film is iconic.

It has proved viability not by being an instant hit but a sexy, slow-burn success that masterfully continues to garner new audiences along with an already established fanbase. We out here. We rollin' deep. We're ready to show up and show out for a love jones direct sequel. The fans want their happily ever after, and respectfully, we want it urgent, like -- you know the rest.