Snoop Dogg attends the Women’s Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Team United States and Team France on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France.
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Snoop Dogg has been a national treasure, delivering wall-to-wall coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for NBC. As a special correspondent at the Olympics, Snoop has been completing various side quests throughout his time in France.
From serving as the official U.S. torchbearer, to being America’s biggest cheerleader and swimming with Michael Phelps, the West Coast rap legend has been indulging in everything the Olympics have to offer in Paris.
“This opportunity wasn’t nothing but a chance for me to show the world what it’s supposed to look like when you put the right person in the right environment,” he told the Wall Street Journal. “Sports, entertainment, the globe — this is what I do. I do it every day. I want to give a shout-out to all of the executives, because the first thing they did was tell me to be me.”
Snoop’s been going viral nearly daily on social media. Whether it’s his stylish custom American-themed outfits or him just finding something new that piques his interest at the Olympics, viewers can’t get enough of the Grammy-nominated rapper.
“I don’t have a single f–k to give about the Olympics, but I would sit through HOURS of @SnoopDogg living his best life there,” one person tweeted candidly.
Find all of Snoop Dogg’s best moments so far for the 2024 Summer Olympics below.
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Running the 200M Race at Olympic Trials
Date: June 23
Snoop Dogg put his Nike track shoes on and ran the 200 meter race at the Olympic trials in June. The weed connoisseur seemed to be content with his 34.44-second time. “34.44 for a 52-year-old? Ain’t bad,” he said while clapping in his Team USA Kobe Bryant tribute shirt.
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Meeting a French Bulldog Named Pierre
Date: July 25
One of Snoop’s hopes when traveling to Paris was to meet a real French bulldog, and Access Hollywood granted his wish after connecting the Doggfather with Pierre the Bulldog.
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Serving as Official U.S. Olympic Torchbearer
Date: July 26
Snoop and his “Drop It Like It’s Hot” collaborator Pharrell served as torchbearers, parading through 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 found out that when you hold the torch, you’re a peace messenger,” he told NBC. “I was waving, shaking hands, kissing the babies — doing what I do, you understand me? Putting my foot in the pavement, letting the people know that we’re here. We’re here for peace, love, unity and great sportsmanship.”
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Commentating on Badminton
Date: July 28
Snoop Dogg showed off his knowledge of badminton and breath control as he effortlessly commentated a lengthy volley between the U.S. and China. “As you see, it don’t stop til the casket drop,” he quipped.
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Having Dance Party in the Stands With Simone Biles
Date: July 28
American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles saw someone dancing in the stands at a qualification round on July 28 and quickly realized it was Snoop Dogg, who hit a few moves and showed off his Biles T-shirt, before the two athletes joined in the moves from the floor. “Does anybody have more fun than Snoop?” one of the announcers asked.
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Getting Trolled by Simone Biles’ Mom
Date: July 26
Snoop Dogg might not remember this, but Simone Biles’ mother definitely does. Nellie Biles took the chance during an interview with Snoop and Today show host Hoda Kotb at the Opening Ceremony to remind him of the time in 2010 when he blew her and Simone off for a photo opportunity in Times Square, which the rapper laughed off.
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Getting Swimming Lessons From Michael Phelps
Date: July 29
Snoop Dogg put his lung power and aquatics to the test when he jumped in 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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Gifting Coco Gauff a Rare Snoop Dogg Olympic Pin
Date: July 29
Pin trading is an Olympic athlete tradition, and Snoop brought a few custom pins featuring him blowing smoke into the shape of the signature Olympic rings. One of the lucky people to get their hands on the rare Snoop pin was young tennis sensation Coco Gauff.
“Hey, Mr. Snoop, thank you for this pin,” she said in an Instagram video thanking Snoop Dogg. “This is the best pin that I’ve ever gotten. I hope to see you at the U.S. Open or maybe, I hear, you’ll come [watch us] play on Wednesday? Thank you for the pin and I’ll see you at the next one.”
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Doing Affirmations With Suni Lee
Date: July 29
Snoop and Team USA gymnast Suni Leeparticipated in a spiritual cleansing round of affirmations. “I have trained my entire life for the Olympics. I look great wearing gold,” Snoop said.
He then botched a French phrase, which made the gold medalist laugh: “Mon saut de main arrière est plus haut que la Tour Eiffel,” attempted the rapper, which translates to “My somersault is higher than the Eiffel Tower.”
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Claiming He’s the ‘Coach’ of the USA Women’s Beach Volleyball Team
Date: Aug. 1
With his lanky frame, Snoop Dogg could’ve made some noise as a volleyball player in his athletic prime if he didn’t follow through with the music route. The rapper met up with the ladies on the beach volleyball team and referred to himself as their “coach” during an interview with NBC.
“I gotta represent USA all day. I had a chance to meet these ladies and fell in love with them,” he said. “The whole strategic approach of how they teach teamwork and how they keep family and sisterhood [central], that’s just so important to me. I love supporting that.”
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Snooping Around the Louvre Museum
Date: Aug. 2
Snoop spent some time checking out the Louvre and got a private tour of the famed museum, where he saw the “Mona Lisa” for the first time. “We’re finna be snooping around,” he said. “I just found out I was Mona Lisa’s twin brother, Tony Lisa.”
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Learning Soccer Commentary for Goal Calls
Date: Aug. 3
Snoop learned some Spanish when heading to the pitch and invading the announcer’s booth. He even joined in on a thunderous “GOOOOAL” call with Andres Cantor, which the rap icon nailed thanks to years behind the mic, before being gifted with a custom U.S. soccer jersey.
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Facing His Fear of Horses to Reunite With Martha Stewart
Date: Aug. 4
Martha Stewart helped her good friend Snoop Dogg confront his fear of horses in Paris while they pulled up to the Dressage Team Grand Prix Special. Snoop even fed some of the horses competing, as there was one named Gin & Juice after his Doggystyle anthem. “This is one of my new favorite sports,” he told sports commentator Mike Tirico.
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Performing at USA Basketball’s 50th Anniversary Party
Date: Aug. 5
It ain’t a party without Snoop Dogg in the building. He pulled up to Team USA Basketball’s celebration of its 50th anniversary ahead of the hoops squads’ knockout round games on Monday night (Aug. 5). The Doggfather hit the stage to perform his Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Drop It like It’s Hot” and a cover of Next’s “Too Close.” From LeBron James to Kevin Durant and Tom Brady, there was plenty of star power in attendance.