Mark Hoppus has disclosed that a significant text message exchange between him and Tom DeLonge played a pivotal role in rekindling their friendship, ultimately paving the way for DeLonge’s much-anticipated reunion with Blink-182. This revelation highlights the power of communication in mending relationships, especially among artists who have shared a long history.

During his appearance on iHeart Radio’s Elvis Duran Show, Hoppus recounted the touching story of how the two talented musicians reconnected after a prolonged period of silence. Interestingly, it was DeLonge who took the initiative to reach out, unaware that their conversation would soon turn to Hoppus’ serious health challenge—his recent cancer diagnosis.

The Heartfelt Text That Rekindled the Friendship of Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge

In their conversation, Hoppus shared insights into the fluctuating dynamics of his friendship with DeLonge, revealing the underlying issues that had kept them apart for years. He explained how this unexpected communication led to a renewed bond following DeLonge’s last departure from the band.

Reflecting back, Hoppus told Duran, “It was four years ago when Tom texted me out of the blue, saying, ‘Hey, I’m directing this new video for Angels & Airwaves’ and attached a photo of himself directing a music video featuring models.” This casual exchange marked a turning point in their relationship.

In a moment of honesty, Hoppus responded, “Ha, Ha, that’s awesome man. By the way, I have cancer and I’m about to start chemotherapy.” This candid revelation opened the door to a more profound conversation, showing how vulnerability can strengthen friendships.

“That was the first genuine text exchange I’d had with Tom in several years, and suddenly the phone rings. When I answer, it’s Tom on the line, and he asks me in a serious tone, ‘How are you?’ In that moment, all the years of silence vanished, bringing us back to our roots as friends,” he shared.

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Hoppus confided to Duran, “There were numerous occasions when I thought I might never speak to Tom again.”

“When Tom left the band the first time, we were estranged for five years. The same occurred during his second departure. There were long stretches where we simply didn’t communicate, and unresolved tensions lingered between us,” he added thoughtfully.

“However, the remarkable aspect is that each time we reconnected—first after Travis had his plane crash, and then after my cancer diagnosis—Tom would reach out, and it felt like none of the previous hardships had occurred. We would instantly revert back to our best friend dynamic, which speaks volumes about Tom’s character,” Hoppus concluded.

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Exciting Plans for Blink-182 in 2025

Blink-182 has just announced an exhilarating 20-date U.S. tour titled the Missionary Impossible Tour. This tour follows their recent support of the 2023 album One More Time, promising fans a thrilling experience. The tour will feature several festival appearances and live shows supported by the Alkaline Trio. Notably, Alkaline Trio includes Matt Skiba, who has a rich history of collaborating with Blink-182 following DeLonge’s earlier exit from the band.

The tour is set to kick off on August 28 in Hollywood, Florida, and will run through October 4 in Palm Desert, California. Fans can look forward to securing tickets for these highly anticipated shows starting this Friday.