There’s no question that the Toronto Blue Jays are feeling good—and they knew they would. On Friday, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series with an emphatic 11-4 victory. It was a massive statement, if there ever was one.
Not to be defeatist, the Dodgers decided to use the power of social media to clap back against Toronto. They posted a clip of outfielder Kiké Hernández’s RBI single in the top of the second inning, which put the Dodgers on the board first.
In response, a social media user posted a clip from a music video that appeared to take aim at Toronto’s own Drake. The reference cleverly used Kiké’s name in connection with Drake’s famous 2018 hit, “Kiki, Do You Love Me?”
On the field, the Blue Jays took Blake Snell to school on Friday, and now they will have their chance to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2 on Saturday.
Following the 11-4 victory, Toronto outfielder Addison Barger declared Canada to be the “best country.” This comment signals that this series is about more than just winning a World Series title—it’s about national supremacy.
Amid all the superlatives surrounding this World Series, one metaphorical comparison adds a unique layer of significance. The ongoing musical rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has drawn ironic parallels to the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers matchup.
In 2024, the music scene has been partly defined by the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake—mirroring the Los Angeles vs. Toronto rivalry. Kendrick’s diss track “Not Like Us” became a defining hip-hop record, accusing Drake of sexual misconduct and questioning his authenticity in hip hop. In turn, Drake responded with “Family Matters,” a track that targeted Kendrick’s personal shortcomings.
This metaphorical Kendrick vs. Drake battle encapsulates the competitive spirit fueling the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers World Series, blending music, culture, and baseball into a fascinating showdown.
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