Before Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, rap artist Fat Joe tried to match Ice Cube’s Game 2 energy.
Instead, it fell on deaf ears.
When Fat Joe took the mic, the crowd’s excitement quickly shifted to a blend of confusion and disbelief. What was intended to be a performance that would energize the audience instead led to a wave of reactions on social media.
Fans immediately took to social media, questioning the choice of artist and sharing their thoughts on the performance. Many labeled it as “awkward” and “out-of-place,” generating jokes, memes, and a fair bit of eye-rolling.