Īmerican rapper Ski Mask The Slump God samples the song as well in "Where's The Blow?" featuring Lil Pump. American rapper Lil Yachty released " T.D", which heavily samples "Tokyo Drift", featuring Tierra Whack, Tyler, The Creator, and ASAP Rocky. Indonesian rapper Rich Brian released a "Tokyo Drift Freestyle" during the COVID-19 pandemic that garnered media attention in the United States and Indonesia. In 2020, Time reported on a viral trend of videos that began on TikTok depicting people "drifting" across their hardwood floors. It has been praised as one of the best songs from the Fast & Furious franchise as well as a "badass driving song". "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" has had staying power.
^ "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" peaked at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, a 25 position extension to the Billboard Hot 100."-" denotes items that did not chart, were ineligible to chart due to a lack of a physical single release, or were released before the creation on the Japan Hot 100 in 2008. It was certified Gold by RIAJ, making it Teriyaki Boyz's only certified single to date.
The song received positive reviews from critics. On 3 February 2009 from the group's album Serious Japanese, The official remix was released featuring American rappers Pusha T and Fam-Lay with new verses from Teriyaki Boyz.
The song can also be heard in the 2006 movie when the cars are racing. The song is written by the band member Verbal, Wise, Ilmari and was produced by the Neptunes ( Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo).