Fans and fan interactions are extremely important aspects of baseball, especially in the ongoing World Baseball Classic. The global baseball tournament has been exciting with thousands of fans coming to support their country. Most recently, Puerto Rico took on Mexico in a much anticipated Quarterfinal matchup. But things got a bit heated during the game.
Some Puerto Rico fans confronted a controversial rapper who was supporting Mexico. Things got rowdy during the close matchup, resulting in a heated exchange. But despite the rapper being put in potential danger, fans trolled him as the video made its way to Twitter.
Controversial rapper 6ix9ine gets into a confrontation with Puerto Rico fans at the World Baseball Classic
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The World Baseball Classic has been exciting, with many clutch moments and exciting action. During Puerto Rico and Mexico’s Quarterfinal game, some Puerto Rico fans got into a confrontation with controversial rapper 6ix9ine. The Puerto Rico fans were shouting at the rapper and making obscene gestures toward him. One fan even threw a can of beer that almost hit the rapper in the head.
6ix9ine is in the building and waving a Mexico flag. A Puerto Rico fan wasn’t having it and threw a beer can right by his head pic.twitter.com/NfFn2fgGH2
— Aram Leighton (@AramLeighton8) March 18, 2023
Baseball insider Aram Leighton shared a video of the incident on Twitter.
In the Tweet, Leighton said, “6ix9ine is in the building and waving a Mexico flag. A Puerto Rico fan wasn’t having it and threw a beer can right by his head”. In a reply to his Tweet, Leighton also mentioned that the rapper was either relocated or removed.
Fans have reacted to the video and are trolling 6ix9ine brutally. They clearly have a negative opinion of the controversial rapper. Furthermore, fans even wanted him to get hurt.
Some fans wanted the can to be thrown at his head again.
aww do it again https://t.co/8T4bRmi3pn
— ari (@aricolonn) March 18, 2023
As a Mexican I fully support the Puerto Rican homien I'd done exaxtly the same; that phony lame pseudo "rapper" was there for attention
— Elrooy18 (@Elrooy181) March 18, 2023
I would’ve done the same 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/dvg3cDzry1
— Fatima 🇸🇻 (@uchihafatima24) March 18, 2023
Others wondered why the Puerto Rican fan missed.
What was this guy thinking?! He should have thrown it right AT his head.
— Parody (Elon Musk) 🍥 (@freqwrangler311) March 18, 2023
Shame he missed him.
— Terry Fabulous (@TerryFabulous7) March 18, 2023
Man I wish he hit him….damn shame
— JP 🐬 We Were 8-3 / FIRE GRIER (@MPDolphinsFan) March 18, 2023
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But 6ix9ine is not the only fan that has gotten on people’s nerves. Talking about the game, the result went in the rapper’s favor this time.
Mexico ousts Puerto Rico to reach the World Baseball Classic Semifinal
In a very close encounter, Mexico has beaten Puerto Rico 5-4 to reach the World Baseball Classic Semifinal. They overcame a 4-0 deficit to mount a comeback of epic proportions. They will now face up against Japan in a highly anticipated matchup.
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It will be interesting to see if Mexico can topple a tournament favorite in their upcoming game. What do you think of the confrontation between 6ix9ine and the Puerto Rican fans? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!