"The Los Angeles Dodgers playing the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series added another layer to longstanding feud between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Their battle began last year as the two artists traded barbs through a flurry of new songs released in rapid succession. By most accounts, Lamar, a Compton, Calif. native, was declared the proverbial winner."
"Lamar's "Not Like Us" became an anthem of sorts for the Dodgers as they played their way to winning the 2024 World Series title. Their use of the song and mantra carried into this season, and was especially relevant once the Blue Jays won the American League pennant. Drake is a proud supporter of Toronto sports teams, and he was in attendance for multiple World Series games at Rogers Centre."
"In similar fashion to Fat Joe last year, Drake was the subject of some digs from Kiké Hernández in his speech during the World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium. "I apologize for the blackout that's about to happen," Hernández began. October hero Drake was born Oct. 24, which is the genesis for his OVO brand name. It's shorthand for "October's Very Own.""
The Dodgers facing the Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series further intertwined a longstanding feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The rivalry began with rapid song exchanges last year, with Lamar widely seen as prevailing. Lamar's "Not Like Us" became a Dodgers anthem during their 2024 title run and remained prominent as the Blue Jays advanced. Drake, a vocal Toronto sports supporter, attended multiple World Series games at Rogers Centre. Kiké Hernández referenced Drake and OVO during the Dodgers' celebration, using lines that echoed postseason reputation and Drake's lyric about "really big rings."
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