Toronto’s gritty win over the Mariners punched their long-awaited ticket back to the World Series and sent the city into full-blown celebration mode. This includes Canadian rapper Drake also… He lit up social media with a clip of himself cheering right after Jeff Hoffman struck out the final Mariners batter. “BIG SHOW ITS UP 6’ERRRRRRRS.”

However, Drake’s constant rallying for the Jays is now in trouble with fans questioning his loyalty. Why? Because fans were quick to dig up an old photo of him rocking a Shohei Ohtani jersey, sparking the question… Is Drake really a die-hard Blue Jays fan, or just playing both sides?

“Why you lying, Drake?”. A fan shared the old image of Drake donning an Ohtani jersey to question his celebration over the Blue Jays’ win!

Well, if you have been following the Blue Jays for a long time, you know what Shohei Ohtani means to Toronto.

That old photo of Drake in a Shohei Ohtani jersey actually dates back to 2023.. For the unversed, it was during the wild offseason when Ohtani was a free agent after leaving the Angels. At the time, rumors were flying that he was headed to Toronto. Reports even claimed Ohtani was on a plane to the city, and fans packed the airport hoping to welcome him.

Drake, being the Blue Jays loyalist he is, joined in the excitement and threw on an Ohtani jersey. But to be fair, it wasn’t a Dodgers one; it was Ohtani’s All-Star jersey. Then came the twist: Ohtani signed with the Dodgers, and just like that, a new rivalry was born between L.A. and Toronto!

Now, with the World Series returning to Rogers Center and Ohtani coming back in town, that old photo has resurfaced. Enough for some fans to question Drake’s loyalty as he celebrates the Jays’ Game 7 win. But honestly, Drake was just doing what every hopeful Toronto fan did back then. That’s dreaming of Ohtani in a Blue Jays uniform.

Fast forward to today, he’s just as fired up as the rest of the city to see the Jays take on the Dodgers for baseball’s ultimate prize.

Drake’s one-of-a-kind chain is again in the limelight

Remember when Drake dropped jaws with that extravagant custom chain he promised to give the next Toronto sports team that brought home a championship? Reportedly, in October 2023, he took to Instagram Stories to show off the piece… A glimmering creation by celebrity jeweler Alex Moss. The chain was more than just jewelry; it was a love letter to his city.

It featured the CN Tower and Toronto’s skyline at its center, with a red raptor and a blue jay representing the Raptors and Blue Jays. On the back, the Maple Leafs’ logo was engraved. That’s tying together all three of Toronto’s major sports franchises in one glittering tribute.

However, that year, fans’ hopes were crushed when the Blue Jays were swept out of the playoffs by the Twins, leaving the chain without a rightful owner.

Fast forward to now, and that moment might finally be here. With the Blue Jays heading to the World Series, the buzz around Drake’s chain has returned stronger than ever. Fans are convinced he’ll pull it out for the occasion, maybe even wear it to the games or during his celebrations.

Well, Drake’s been one of Toronto’s loudest champions for years. And if he does sport that chain, it’ll be more than just a fashion statement… It’ll be him literally carrying the Blue Jays around his neck as they chase baseball’s ultimate crown.