AceShowbiz - Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on Friday that Ice Cube and Fat Joe, both renowned for their love of baseball and their respective cities, will take the stage before the highly-anticipated games. The performances will follow the national anthem each night and be broadcast during Fox Sports' pregame coverage.

Ice Cube, a lifelong Dodgers fan, will kick off the musical festivities on Saturday night before Game 2 at Dodger Stadium. He will perform special World Series renditions of his iconic hits "Bow Down" and "It Was A Good Day." Fat Joe, a native of The Bronx, will follow suit on Monday before Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, with customized renditions of his popular songs "New York" and "All the Way Up."

"Both stars are lifelong fans of their hometown teams and are excited for the opportunity to get their fans ready for this year's World Series matchup," MLB said in a statement. "The performances will take place following the national anthem each night and will be shown during Fox Sports' exclusive pregame coverage."

MLB is also leveraging the musical history of New York and Los Angeles to enhance the series' atmosphere. The league has chosen Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" and Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre's "California Love" as the soundtrack to the World Series, part of their "Empire State of California Love" campaign.

The World Series begins on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, marking the first appearance in the Fall Classic for the Yankees since 2009 and the Dodgers' second appearance in three years. The series promises to be a captivating battle between two storied franchises with a rich history of success.

With the addition of Ice Cube and Fat Joe's pregame performances, the 2024 World Series is shaping up to be a musical and sporting spectacle that will undoubtedly entertain baseball fans across the nation.