Jack Black is back on the scene with his brand new film, “Anaconda,” hitting cinemas on Boxing Day, 2025. And the hype has got us looking back at one of his finest moments in recent memory—the time he covered one of Britney Spears’ greatest hits with his Tenacious D co-star, Kyle Gass.
Filmed for 2024’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” promotion rounds, Jack Black’s insane cover of the Britney classic, “Baby, One More Time” has amassed more than 3.8 million views to date – and it’s not hard to figure out why! Music Man readers can watch the pop/rock mayhem unfold in the viral music video below…
This isn’t your straight cover of a pop hit, by a long shot. Jack’s rendition is served with a slice of pure rock energy as his team recrafts the timeless tune with rough and ready guitar distortions and live drums, laying the ultimate foundation for his bold voice to soar over. The electronic quirks of the Britney hit are reimagined as guitar solos, while the star even styles his vocals to match Britney’s iconic tones.
Need to refresh your memory of Britney Spears’ original? Check out her 1.1 billion times viewed music video below!
With Jack’s music video being filmed during a premiere of his then-new Kung Fu Panda installment, this clip comes packed with fellow voice actors and crew members from the animated franchise, with whom Jack interacts like props to boost the sheer comedy powering this ridiculous performance. Don’t miss the moment Kyle Gass mimes the high-pitched backing vocals, or the countless cast and crew members watching on confusedly at Jack’s insane antics.
If you’ve ever been a fan of Jack’s 2003 comedy classic, “School of Rock,” this Britney cover is a must-watch, feel-good clip for you, as the star resurrects his crazed frontman persona with nothing but pure love for the hit at hand. It’s not just a parody; it’s a solid piece served with addictive energy and enough rock ‘n’ roll chaos to plaster a smile across anyone’s face!
Even decades after breaking into the limelight, Jack Black is still keeping fans utterly stunned, with top commenters writing beneath this viral YouTube video:
“Kung Fu Panda is about self acceptance and Jack Black has already achieved peak male athleticism and mental superiority.”
“I love how Jack Black is all heart and never does anything less than an eleven.”
“Jack Black is like that one unemployed friend on a Tuesday except he’s an international superstar and a household name.”
Simply iconic.