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As the anticipation for Game 3 of the World Series hit a fever pitch, both teams were ramping up efforts to ignite their home crowds. The Los Angeles Dodgers had just set the tone in their own stadium, calling in legendary rapper Ice Cube before Game 2 to bring that California energy to Dodger fans. A packed crowd roared with Ice Cube's words reverberating through the stadium, creating a memorable atmosphere that left fans electrified.
With the series shifting to Yankee Stadium and the Yankees down two games, New York decided to pull its own pre-game surprise for the Bronx faithful. But instead of a local legend or music icon known for rallying crowds, the Yankees chose to bring out Fat Joe. It was a decision that would soon stir reactions across social media, baffling fans in attendance and viewers at home alike.
The moment Fat Joe took the mic, the crowd's enthusiasm quickly turned to a mix of confusion and disbelief. Social media erupted almost instantly as fans questioned the choice. What was supposed to pump up the crowd only seemed to spark jokes, memes, and a fair bit of eye-rolling. Twitter lit up with fans reacting to what they called an "awkward" and "out-of-place" performance, and it was clear that many felt the energy in Yankee Stadium didn't match the intensity of a World Series showdown.
One fan shared, "I love Fat Joe, but why him... and why here?" echoing the sentiments of many Yankees fans who expected a more fitting figure to amp up the New York crowd in such a high-stakes moment. Across sports blogs and forums, Yankees fans expressed bewilderment, comparing it to the energy Ice Cube brought to Los Angeles. It wasn't the rapper's first sports appearance, but this time, fans felt the execution missed the mark. It wasn't just the unusual choice of Fat Joe that threw fans off; it was the entire vibe that left them scratching their heads.
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Even Yankees fan and OutKicker columnist Mike Gunzelman expressed his bafflement online, tweeting, "So... Fat Joe before Game 3? Who made this call?" Fans echoed his sentiment, joking that while Fat Joe may have been there to hype the crowd, he inadvertently did the opposite.
To make matters worse for the Yankees, Freddie Freeman wasted no time capitalizing on any lackluster energy in the stadium. In the top of the first inning, Freeman crushed a two-run homer, a shot that left Yankees fans in stunned silence. Though no one could directly blame Fat Joe for the homer, fans couldn't resist linking the performance to the game's rocky start.
As the inning progressed, X timelines filled with comments like, "Fat Joe's appearance cursed us," and "This is what we get for that performance." Yankees fans are nothing if not passionate, and when the stakes are high, they're quick to voice their opinions-especially when something doesn't sit right.
In the end, Fat Joe's performance became an unexpected storyline for Game 3, adding a strange twist to an already tense World Series matchup. The Yankees have faced formidable opponents on the field, but the question still lingered among fans: who thought Fat Joe was the right fit for such a crucial moment?