Musicians React to Chicago Cubs’ World Series Victory

By Robyn Collins

The bear emoji got a strong work out last night on Twitter.

The Chicago Cubs finally broke one of the longest droughts in the sports world. And Cubs players and their unwavering fans are still celebrating after the franchise won its first World Series championship since 1908.

The Chicago Cubs finally broke one of the longest droughts in the sports world. And Cubs players and their unwavering fans are still celebrating after the franchise won its first World Series championship since 1908.The Cubbies defeated the Cleveland Indians, 8-7, in an epic game 7 battle.

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The historic victory was wrapped up when Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning.

Musicians and other celebrities had plenty to say about the victory/defeat, depending on which side they were pulling for. Here are some of the best tweets.

YES @cubs #FlyTheW

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Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) November 03, 2016

Got to fulfill a lifelong dream as a family last night....the @cubs are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! https://t.co/cTT8wPPexy

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Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) November 03, 2016

.@cubs win!!!! ❤️Chicago https://t.co/aBBJPc9Kbm

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Fall Out Boy (@falloutboy) November 03, 2016

C H I C A G O! C H A M P S!

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COMMON (@common) November 03, 2016

#HistoryIsHappening twitter.com/cubs/status/79…

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Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) November 03, 2016

@CUBS WIN! @CUBS WIN! #takethatcurse 🐐 https://t.co/uNoFRjZPrs

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neil perry (@theneilperry) November 03, 2016

A fantastic game! Both teams have so much heart; don't remember seeing a game like it! Congratulations to the #Cubs! Love the #Indians too!

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Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 03, 2016

#Cubs make history. Congratulations to all my friends from Chicago. 🎉🎊🍾🎈💪🏿

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Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) November 03, 2016

...and GOOD NIGHT.

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Questlove Gomez (@questlove) November 03, 2016

GO CUBS ⚾️🏆 https://t.co/c9PEifCxI7

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MAJOR LAZER (@MAJORLAZER) November 03, 2016

Congratulations CHICAGO @cubs!!! You are World Champions after 108 years ⚾️❤️💯 #Chicago… instagram.com/p/BMVmPdNDX-1/

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Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) November 03, 2016

Congratulations to the @Cubs! An incredible climb to the top, well deserved. #champions

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Kaskade (@kaskade) November 03, 2016

Couldn't have been a more exciting game. So much heart on both teams. Amazing moment baseball. Congrats #cubs! 👏🏼❤️

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Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 03, 2016

Yes !!!!!!! This year is our year!

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Fly the W(entz) (@petewentz) November 03, 2016

Eddie Vedder - all the feels. #WorldSeries https://t.co/j4VgPojkjG

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  (@MLB) November 03, 2016

YAYYYY!!!!!! 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻⚾️

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christina perri (@christinaperri) November 03, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS to our Chicago @Cubs! World Series champs!!!!! #FlytheW #TeamBG #Chicago #Cubs https://t.co/9XsKvXTRzS

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Buddy Guy (@TheRealBuddyGuy) November 03, 2016

It happened: @Cubs win World Series. That's change even this South Sider can believe in. Want to come to the White House before I leave?

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President Obama (@POTUS) November 03, 2016

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