Snoop Dogg - A musician will carry the Olympic torch
American rapper Snoop Dogg (52) will be among the torchbearers who go on their last rounds before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on Friday (26. July). According to "Le Monde," Snoop Dogg is expected to carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, a suburb in the north of Paris where the Olympic Stadium is located. Among the other torchbearers expected in the city on Friday are French actress Laetitia Casta (46), French rapper MC Solaar (55), and Ukrainian former pole vault record holder Sergey Bubka (60).
Snoop Dogg has another Olympic job
Snoop Dogg is from the Los Angeles area, where the next Summer Olympics in 2028 will take place. The rapper will not only appear as a torchbearer at the 2024 event, which runs from 26. July to 11. August, but he will also work as an Olympic commentator for the US broadcaster NBC. For NBC and Peacock's primetime show reporting, the musician will be present on-site regularly.
"I grew up watching the Olympic Games and am excited that the incredible athletes will give their best in Paris. It's a celebration of ability, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," Snoop Dogg said in a statement about his TV job. He added: "We'll have some fantastic competitions, and of course, I'll bring the Snoop Style to the event. These will be the most epic Olympic Games ever, so stay tuned and keep your eyes open. Let's make these Games unforgettable, heat up the competition, and make the best performers gold," the musician is quoted as saying.
Molly Solomon from NBC also commented on this, stating: "Snoop is already an Olympic gold medal commentator who reached over ten million viewers with his commentary on the highlights of the dressage event on Peacock during the Olympics in Tokyo."
Snoop Dogg's connection to the Olympic Games extends beyond Paris, as he hails from the Los Angeles area, the city set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. The Olympic Fire will continue its journey to Olympia, the ancient site of the original Olympic Games, prior to reaching Paris for the opening ceremony. NBC, the US broadcaster, is anticipating an exciting sports event with Snoop Dogg as their on-site commentator for their primetime show reporting. French model and actress Laetitia Casta, along with other notable figures, will also participate in the torch relay across Paris before the ceremony.
