Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers at the Paris Olympics
American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame ahead of the Games’ Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday.
American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg, also known as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is set to be one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame ahead of the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. According to the mayor of Saint-Denis, Mathieu Hanotin, Snoop Dogg will proudly carry the torch through the streets of their town, which marks the final stop for the Olympic flame before it makes its way to the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Snoop Dogg has already touched down in Paris, as evident from his recent tweet featuring a photo of himself in the Olympic host city, captioned, "U ready? Paris 2024 Olympics ya digggg." The rapper is also slated to play a significant role in NBCUniversal's coverage of the games, as he will provide viewers with regular reports and showcase the city's landmarks during prime-time shows on NBC and Peacock.
Expressing his excitement, Snoop Dogg said, "I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It's a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," in an NBC statement last December. Furthermore, he demonstrated his enthusiasm by participating in a 200-meter exhibition race at the US Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, this month, completing the race in 34.44 seconds.
Snoop Dogg has already touched down in Paris, as evident from his recent tweet featuring a photo of himself in the Olympic host city, captioned, "U ready? Paris 2024 Olympics ya digggg." The rapper is also slated to play a significant role in NBCUniversal's coverage of the games, as he will provide viewers with regular reports and showcase the city's landmarks during prime-time shows on NBC and Peacock.
Expressing his excitement, Snoop Dogg said, "I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It's a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," in an NBC statement last December. Furthermore, he demonstrated his enthusiasm by participating in a 200-meter exhibition race at the US Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, this month, completing the race in 34.44 seconds.