Los Angeles Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series Over Toronto Blue Jays Amid Drake Social Media Mockery

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, sparking widespread social media reaction centered around rapper Drake, who was present at the Rogers Centre. Fans and media revived the so-called "Drake Curse," suggesting that teams or athletes Drake supports tend to lose, linking this to both the Blue Jays' loss and Drake's earlier rap feud defeat by Los Angeles native Kendrick Lamar. Nike and the Dodgers themselves joined the online banter, with Nike releasing an ad featuring Kendrick Lamar's song "Squabble Up" celebrating the Dodgers' victory and subtly mocking Drake, who has a signature sublabel with Nike. Social media users combined the baseball defeat with Drake's high-profile rap battle loss, portraying it as a symbolic West Coast win and an ongoing rivalry between Los Angeles and Toronto. Additionally, Drake is facing class-action lawsuits alleging deceptive practices related to online gambling promotions, adding to the negative spotlight. Despite Drake's silence on these matters, his public image has taken multiple hits in both music and sports contexts throughout 2025.