Snoop Dogg runs through Paris with a torch
Already at the beginning of the year, it was announced that Snoop Dogg will comment on the US broadcaster NBC's Olympic Games in Paris. Now, the mayor of the suburb Saint-Denis reveals that the rapper is also one of several prominent torchbearers.
American rapper Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., will carry the Olympic torch through Paris before the opening ceremony. He will be one of several torchbearers in the suburb Saint-Denis, where the Olympic Stadium is located. This was announced by the mayor of the district, Mathieu Hanotin, to the French news agency AFP.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. will also comment on the sports event for the American broadcaster NBC. He will take over parts of the evening summaries on US television and also highlight Parisian landmarks, as the broadcaster announced at the beginning of the year. Snoop Dogg previously posted a clip of early interviews with US athletes on Instagram. He had already commented on equestrian events with comedian Kevin Hart at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and generated millions of views online.
Grandfather even better than children
For this job, the 52-year-old also makes a pause from his otherwise beloved family life. As he now explained to the US portal "Access Hollywood," this is particularly important to him. "Having children was the best experience I've ever had, but having grandchildren is even better," he said in the interview. As a grandfather, he can "make up for all the mistakes I made as a father."
His grandchildren - a total of twelve - call him "Papa Snoop," the "Drop it like it's hot" rapper explained. "Like 'Papa Smurf.'" The children made him a better person, as he wants to be better for the next generation through them, he said. Snoop Dogg has three sons and a daughter. His 24-year-old Cori Broadus suffered a severe stroke half a year ago, as she publicly announced in social media.
Snoop Dogg, known for his rapid-fire rhymes in the world of music, will not only be commentating on the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris for NBC but will also carry the Olympic torch through Paris and the suburb Saint-Denis. Proving his versatility in the entertainment industry, he will captivate viewers with his insights and Parisian landmarks.
While Snoop Dogg is widely known for his iconic music, the 'Drop it like it's hot' rapper also cherishes his role as a grandfather. He shares that having grandchildren has been an even more fulfilling experience than having his own children, and he strives to be better for the next generation through them.
