Alright, so let’s get into the musical matchup that somehow stole the spotlight from the actual game on Saturday night. Imagine this: Game 2 of the World Series, New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. But before the players even hit the field, the Dodgers unleash a little pregame magic with none other than Ice Cube taking the mic.
Now, if you’re picturing some next-level, head-nodding, nostalgia-driven hype-fest, you’d be spot on. Ice Cube hit that stage and took everyone straight back to his West Coast hip-hop heyday, giving the Dodgers’ crowd exactly what they needed to go off the rails with excitement. And boy, did it work—Dodgers ended up taking the game 4-2, sliding to a 2-0 series lead.
Meanwhile, over in New York, the Yankees clearly felt the heat. Cue their response in true East Coast fashion, aiming to bring out a legendary rapper of their own to crank up the energy. But here’s where things got…well, weird.
Because who did they bring out? Fat Joe. Yes, the “Lean Back” guy himself. And look, not trying to throw shade on Fat Joe’s history in hip-hop, but his performance…oof.
Let’s just say, compared to Ice Cube’s masterclass on the other coast, Fat Joe’s set felt more like watching a high-school talent show act that should’ve stayed home. Imagine the kind of “bad” where you’d honestly rather hear a throwback mix of your least favorite songs than sit through it again.
To add a little salt to the wound, Yankees fans were quick to take to social media to express their disbelief. The critiques started rolling in, and they were not exactly subtle. Comments were flooding in saying that New York deserved to lose the World Series for even letting this performance happen.
It became the ultimate “Did that just happen?” moment. New Yorkers, who expected some serious star power, were left wondering why they were served a nostalgia act that felt far from the legendary status they hoped for.
ALL THE WAY UP🗣️@fatjoe performs before #WorldSeries Game 3 🎤 pic.twitter.com/4sfk4o4dNy
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2024
And if you thought the disappointment ended there, think again. Social media practically exploded, with fans poking fun at the Yankees’ choice in entertainment and comparing it to every awkward and cringeworthy moment you can think of. You know it’s bad when the performance makes late-night pizza cravings look like a healthy decision!
So, here’s the takeaway: when it comes to pregame performances that actually set the mood and get the fans and players fired up, Ice Cube proved to be the Dodgers’ not-so-secret weapon. Meanwhile, Fat Joe? Well, he might’ve just given the Yankees something they’ll be trying to forget long after the final game of the series.
