Fat Joe transformed Yankee Stadium into a vibrant concert space just before Game 3 of the World Series… yet his performance may have ended up increasing the workload for the ground crew — since the hip-hop icon strutted in Timberlands on the mound.
The Bronx native graced the field and delivered an unforgettable set before the first pitch… performing hits like “New York” and “All The Way Up.”
Joe donned a Yankees cap and jacket for his short performance… but what truly drew eyes was the footwear he chose for his entrance to the mound — sparking concerns from some regarding potential harm to the infield before the game commenced.
Ultimately, it had no bearing on the match-up… and unfortunately for the home fans, the Yankees fell to the Dodgers, 4-2 — placing New York down 3-0 in the series.
The Fall Classic has joined forces with local musical icons as the Dodgers and Yankees face off… with Los Angeles featuring Ice Cube ahead of Game 2.
Joe might not have salvaged the Yankees’ chances on Monday… but as legendary New Yorker Yogi Berra famously stated — “It ain’t over till it’s over!!”