Dodgers claim World Series title after Fat Joe's performance at Yankee Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series, clinching their eighth title, after defeating the New York Yankees in five games. The Dodgers took the first two games at home before winning Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernandez credited rapper Fat Joe's performance before Game 3 as a turning point, saying the team felt they had already won after his show. Teammate Joe Kelly also mentioned a "Fat Joe curse" that contributed to their comeback in Game 5. The Yankees struggled defensively, committing multiple errors in the fifth inning of Game 5, which helped the Dodgers secure the championship. This victory marks the Dodgers' second World Series title since 2020.