Ohtani's cold streak may be over, thanks to ... Ice Cube himself!?

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani reminded the baseball world why he’s a four-time MVP during the Dodgers' 6-2 loss to the Giants on Tuesday night, snapping a power drought with a blast that couldn't have been scripted better.

On Ice Cube Bobblehead Night at Dodger Stadium, the legendary rapper was already the center of attention after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. But Ohtani stole the show in the third inning, launching a 93.9 mph sinker from Giants right-hander Adrian Houser into the left-center-field seats.

What made the moment cinematic? Ice Cube was actually in the SportsNet LA broadcast booth on the call when the ball left the bat.

The home run was Ohtani’s seventh of the year, but more importantly, it was his first since April 26. Entering Tuesday’s matchup, the superstar had been navigating a rare power slump, managing just two home runs in his previous 113 plate appearances.

At the time, the blast served as a crucial response to the Giants, who had just tied the game 1-1 in the top of the third following an Eric Haase solo shot. Ohtani’s homer immediately restored the Dodgers' lead, 2-1.

Even with four MVPs and two World Series rings at home, Ohtani still looked like a kid who just hit his first homer. Almost as soon as he reached the dugout, he was -- perhaps sarcastically -- seen asking around to make sure the ball got retrieved. When you’ve been waiting over two weeks to see one leave the park, you definitely want to hold onto the evidence.