The Los Angeles Dodgers can finally celebrate now that they've won the World Series to cap a grueling season. For manager Dave Roberts, that means listening to Kendrick Lamar.
Roberts referenced Lamar's hit “Not Like Us” at the championship parade on Friday, via r/baseball.
"One thing I know guys… THEY NOT LIKE US!" -Dave Roberts
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“One thing I know guys, THEY NOT LIKE US!” Roberts said at the podium in front of a massive crowd at Dodger Stadium.
That line, of course, references Lamar's hit “Not Like Us” which took the world by storm over the spring and summer. With Lamar hailing from Compton, California, the Dodgers have proudly included the song in their stadium soundtrack recently.
The celebration comes after an eventful playoff run that included an elimination-game win against the San Diego Padres in the NLDS, a six-game NLDS victory over the New York Mets, and a five-game World Series win over the New York Yankees.
While Lamar wasn't there in person, his childhood hero Ice Cube was. The legendary rapper and actor returned for an encore after performing “It Was a Good Day” before Game 2 of the World Series in front of the home crowd.
Dodgers' parade put Los Angeles culture on full display
Baseball and hip-hop have been Los Angeles staples for decades. Couple that with perfect weather and an outdoor party, and the Dodgers had an idyllic Southern California day on Friday.
Dodgers co-owner and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson thanked the fanbase for the unforgettable experience, via his social media.
“Wow!! We couldn’t have asked for a better World Series Parade. Thank you to the millions of Dodgers fans that showed up and supported our men in blue – from the entire parade, to the sold out Dodger Stadium, and on TV!” the NBA Hall-of-Famer said. “And a special shout out to Mayor [Karen] Bass, LAFD, LAPD and all the city officials for helping put on a safe and amazing event today! “
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