Drake dropped his Meek Mill diss track "Back to Back," and he picked a very curious cover photo for the song. Yes, that's Joe Carter from the 1993 World Series when the Blue Jays beat the Phillies on a walk-off home run to win -- wait for it -- back-to-back World Series.
IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW
Meek Mill is from Philadelphia. We all know Drake is from Toronto. So this sports reference was like peanut butter and jelly. Here's the deal: It's beyond easy to make fun of Drake for changing his sports allegiances like I change the water filter in my refrigerator, but credit where it's due for not only using an apt sports reference, but having the gusto to use baseball in a diss track.
More importantly, it gives you a reason to rewatch Joe Carter's home run, which is awesome for anyone who lives outside of Philly.
Here's to you, Drizzy. Sure you couldn't find a Toronto Raptors reference to use, but you gave us so much more.
Update: Joe Carter took notice!
★★★
I have officially made it now!!! Thanks to my man @drake. I'm honored bro. #BackToBack. pic.twitter.com/TH8VLuPAMQ
— Joe Carter (@JoeCarter_29) July 29, 2015
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