Snoop Dogg has become an Olympic torch bearer in style. The legendary rapper, real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, was one of the famous faces carrying the iconic flame on Friday ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Snoop Dogg arrived in Paris about 10 days before the opening ceremony, meeting with athletes and their family members along with learning their back stories When is the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony? Date, start time and live stream Jill Biden to make Paris Olympics appearance despite Joe Biden's re-election decision Excited fans lined the streets as he carried the torch in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis and started playing some of his songs.
/ But giddy fans couldn't help but compare Snoop holding the Olympic torch to something else. Taking to X, one fan joked: "Are you sure it’s the Olympic torch and not a giant joint???" Another begged Snoop not to "drop it like it's hot", referencing his iconic lyric. Snoop Dogg carrying the Olympic torch is a vibe pic.
twitter.com/ZP5fUVDvav — Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 26, 2024 When Snoop Dogg agreed to become an Olympic torch bearer, the hip-hop star recalled an emotional, iconic moment watching Muhammad Ali light the cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Games. "It was emotional for all of us to see the champ holding that torch and walking up there," Snoop Dogg said Wednesday of the late Ali, who surprised the crowd when he lit the cauldron because he had Parkinson's disease.
"This is my own version of it," Snoop Dogg said. "I don't want to get too emotional, but I know that this is special." Snoop said he's thankful for being a representative from the U.
S. and France's support in him taking part. "This says a lot about America as far as where we're at in this world," he said.
"At the same time, it says a lot about France as far as connecting the dots and allowing me to do this. I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect. "I would have never dreamed of nothing like this.
I'm going to be on my best behavior. I'm going to be on my best athleticism. I'll be able to breathe slow to walk fast and hold the torch with a smile on my face, because I realize how prestigious this event is.
" Along with his torch-bearing duties, Snoop Dogg will serve as a prime-time NBC correspondent during the Games. He'll be on the ground exploring the city's landmarks and attending competitions and events. The ultra-smooth entertainer already has had casual on-video interviews with a few Olympians about their sports, including women's basketball player A'ja Wilson, gymnast Sunisa Lee, skateboarder Jagger Eaton and beach volleyball players Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng.
Last month, he met with track star Noah Lyles and participated in a 200-meter race - clocking in at 34.44 seconds - with NBC analyst Ato Boldon and former national champion Wallace Spearmon. Snoop has gone to the practice facilities to visit various teams such as judo, weightlifting, 3x3 basketball and fencing.
"I'm going to show you why they made me the man to do it," he said. "I'm going to put all of my resources and energy around it with peace, love and harmony. That's what the Olympics is all about.
I feel like that's why they chose me. That's what I represent.".
