The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a tough run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but it seems that even their biggest fans are finding a way to keep a sense of humor about it. On Sunday, after the Leafs were eliminated from the playoffs, the OVO boss himself, Drake, took to social media to joke about what he called the “Bieber Curse.”
For those who may not know, the “Bieber Curse” is a term used by sports fans to refer to the perceived bad luck that seems to follow Canadian pop star Justin Bieber whenever he supports a particular team. The curse was first joked about in 2010 when Bieber was spotted wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and the team ended up losing. Since then, it has become somewhat of a running joke amongst sports fans.
So, when the Maple Leafs lost their chance at the Stanley Cup, Drake took to his Instagram story to post a photo of himself wearing a Maple Leafs jersey with the caption, “I guess we’ll never know if it was the curse or the Drake curse.” This playful jab at the “Bieber Curse” had fans laughing and showed that even in defeat, Drake knows how to keep things lighthearted.
This is not the first time Drake has been linked to the Maple Leafs. As a Toronto native, he is a well-known fan of the team and has been seen courtside at many of their games. In fact, he even had a custom Maple Leafs jersey made with his OVO logo on it, showing his unwavering support for the team.
But with the Maple Leafs’ loss, some fans may be wondering if the “Bieber Curse” is a real thing. After all, it does seem like whenever Bieber supports a team, they end up losing. However, it’s important to remember that sports teams win and lose based on their own skill and performance, not because of a celebrity’s support.
In fact, Drake himself acknowledged this in a later post, saying “All jokes aside, congrats to the Bruins on a hard-fought series. Thanks to the Maple Leafs for giving us hope and something to believe in.” This statement shows that Drake is still a loyal fan of the Maple Leafs and is able to see the bigger picture beyond any supposed curse.
While it’s easy to get caught up in superstitions and curses, it’s important to remember that sports are about the passion and dedication of the players and the support of the fans. And in this case, Drake’s support for the Maple Leafs should be seen as a positive thing. After all, having a global superstar like Drake rooting for your team can only bring more attention and support to the sport and the city of Toronto.
In the end, the Maple Leafs’ loss may have been disappointing for fans, but it’s important to remember that they had a great season and made it to the playoffs for the third consecutive year. And with fans like Drake behind them, there’s no doubt that they will come back even stronger next season.
So, let’s put the “Bieber Curse” talk to rest and focus on the positives of this season for the Maple Leafs. And who knows, maybe next year they’ll go all the way and prove that there’s no such thing as a curse. As Drake said, “We’ll be back stronger than ever. Let’s go Leafs, we’re with you.”
