The rap legend goes all out at the Paris Games.
Snoop Dogg attends the Pool C Women's Qualifier match between Team USA and Team France on day five of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France.
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Snoop Dogg has been a national treasure, providing wall-to-wall coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for NBC. As a special correspondent for the Olympics, Snoop completes various side missions throughout his time in France.
From serving as the USA's official torchbearer, to being America's biggest cheerleader and swimming with Michael Phelps, the West Coast rap legend is soaking up all that the Paris Olympics have to offer.
“This opportunity was nothing but an opportunity for me to show the world what it should look like when you put the right person in the right environment,” he told Wall Street Journal. “Sports, entertainment, people — that's what I do. I do it every day. I want to shout out all the executives, because the first thing they did was tell me to be me.”
Snoop goes viral almost daily on social media. Whether it's his stylish American-themed outfits or him simply finding something new to pique his interest in the Olympics, viewers can't get enough of the Grammy-nominated rapper.
“I don't have a f–k to say about the Olympics, but I would sit through HOURS of @SnoopDogg living his best life there.” one person he wrote candidly on Twitter.
Find all of Snoop Dogg's best 2024 Summer Olympics moments so far below.
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Running the 200M race at the Olympic Trials
Date: June 23
Snoop Dogg put on his Nike track shoes and ran the 200m race at the Olympic trials in June. The weed connoisseur seemed pleased with his time of 34.44 seconds. “34.44 for a 52 year old? Not bad,” he said while clapping in his Team USA Kobe Bryant jersey.
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Meeting a French Bulldog named Pierre
Date: July 25
One of Snoop's hopes when he traveled to Paris was to meet a real French Bulldog and Access to Hollywood he got his wish after connecting Father Dog with Pierre the Bulldog.
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Serves as the Official Torchbearer of the USA
Date: July 26
Snoop and his “Drop It Like It's Hot” collaborator Pharrell served as torchbearers, parading a stretch of Seine-Saint-Denis. Snoop hit the Crip Walk, mingled with fans and seemed to have a blast in his role.
“I felt like Muhammad Ali. I discovered that when you hold the torch, you are a messenger of peace,” he said NBC. “I was waving, shaking hands, kissing babies – doing what I do, do you understand me? I put my foot on the pavement, let people know we're here. We are here for peace, love, unity and great sportsmanship.”
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Commenting on Badminton
Date: July 28
Snoop Dogg showed off his knowledge of badminton and breath control as he effortlessly commented on a big volley between the USA and China. “As you can see, it doesn't stop until the coffin drops,” he quipped.
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Dance party in the stands with Simone Biles
Date: July 28
American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles saw someone dancing in the stands in a qualifying round on July 28 and quickly realized it was Snoop Dogg, who did a few moves and showed Biles' T-shirt before the two athletes joined in the moves. from the floor. “Does anyone have more fun than Snoop?” asked one of the announcers.
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Getting Trolled by Simone Biles' Mom
Date: July 26
Snoop Dogg may not remember this, but Simone Biles' mother sure does. Nellie Biles took the opportunity during an interview with Snoop and Today show host Hoda Kotb at the Commencement Ceremony to remind him of the time in 2010 when he busted her and Simone for a photo opportunity in Times Square, which the rapper laughed off.
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Taking swimming lessons from Michael Phelps
Date: July 29
Snoop Dogg tested his lung power and water sports when he jumped into the pool with Michael Phelps and got some swimming tips from the 23-time Olympic gold medalist.
“You said wingspan, lung power — I definitely have lung power,” Snoop said. “Our bodies are similar Mike, we could be twins!”
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Gives Coco Gauff a rare Snoop Dogg Olympic pin
Date: July 29
The pin trade is an Olympic athlete tradition, and Snoop brought some custom pins that featured him blowing smoke in the shape of the signature Olympic rings. One of the lucky ones to get their hands on Snoop's rare pin was young tennis player Coco Gauff.
“Hey Mr. Snoop, thank you for this pin,” she said in an Instagram video thanking Snoop Dogg. “This is the best pin I have ever received. I hope to see you at the US Open or maybe, I hear, you will come [watch us] shall we play on wednesday? Thanks for the pin and see you next time.”
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Making affirmations with Suni Lee
Date: July 29
Snoop and Team USA athlete Suni Lee engaged in a spirited round of affirmations. “I've been training all my life for the Olympics. I look great wearing gold,” Snoop said.
He then busted out a French phrase, which made the Olympic gold medalist laugh: “Mon saut de main arrière est plus haut que la tour Eiffel,” the rapper ventured, which translates to “My somersault is higher than the Eiffel Tower.”
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He claims to be the “coach” of the US women's beach volleyball team
Date: August 1st
With his burly frame, Snoop Dogg could have made some noise as a volleyball player in his athletic prime if he hadn't gone the music route. The rapper met with the ladies of the beach volleyball team and referred to himself as their “coach” during an interview with NBC.
“I got to represent the USA all day. I got a chance to meet these ladies and I fell in love with them,” he said. “The whole strategic approach of how they teach teamwork and how they maintain family and sisterhood [central], it is so important to me. I like to support it.”
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Looking around the Louvre Museum
Date: August 2
Snoop spent some time checking out the Louvre and took a private tour of the famous museum, where he saw the 'Mona Lisa' for the first time. “We'll find out eventually,” he said. “I just found out I was Mona Lisa's twin brother, Tony Lisa.”
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Soccer learning commentary for goal calls
Date: August 3
Snoop learned some Spanish on his way to the ballpark and broke into the announcer's booth. He even took part in a thunderous “GOOOOAL” call with Andres Cantor, which the rap icon nailed thanks to his years behind the mic, before he was presented with a custom USA Soccer jersey.
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Overcoming his fear of horses to reunite with Martha Stewart
Date: August 4th
Martha Stewart helped her good friend Snoop Dogg overcome his fear of horses in Paris as they made it to the Dressage Team's Grand Prix Special. Snoop even fed some of the racing horses, as there was one named Gin & Juice Doggystyle anthem. “This is one of my new favorite sports,” he told sportscaster Mike Tirico.
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Performance at USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Party
Date: August 5
It ain't a party without Snoop Dogg in the building. He continued Team USA Basketball's celebration of its 50th anniversary ahead of the hoops knockout round games on Monday night (August 5). The Doggfather took the stage to perform the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Drop It like It's Hot” and a cover of “Too Close” by Next. From LeBron James to Kevin Durant to Tom Brady, there was plenty of star power.
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