July 23rd 2024.
Snoop Dogg, also known as Calvin Broadus, is about to make his mark on the Olympics in a very special way. With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, everyone is buzzing with excitement for the games which will take place from July 26th to August 11th. Athletes from all over the world have already arrived in Paris and the city is brimming with anticipation. However, some are questioning why Snoop Dogg, a famous rapper, is getting involved in the sporting competition.
It was recently announced that Snoop Dogg will have the honor of carrying the Olympic flame through Saint-Denis, a city in the North of Paris, later this week. The flame's journey across France began in May when the torch landed in Marseille, and Snoop will have the privilege of escorting it on its final leg. He won't be the only celebrity carrying the torch, as French actress Laetitia Casta, French rapper MC Solaar, and retired Ukrainian pole-vaulter Sergey Bubka will also be joining him.
For Snoop, this is a huge honor and he is thrilled to be a part of it. But that's not all - he also has another major role in the games. Earlier this year, the Gin 'n' Juice rapper was chosen as a special US correspondent for NBC and Peacock, where he plans to bring his unique "Snoop style" to the gig. In a press release on January 1st, he shared his excitement: "I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It's a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness. We're going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix. It's going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned, and keep it locked. Let's elevate, celebrate, and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?"
In an interview with Time, Snoop expressed his love for sports and his excitement for this new opportunity. "Why not? Not why. This is what I do, you know what I'm saying? I love being in front of the people. I love sports. I know what I'm talking about. The network is appealing enough to understand that we deserve each other. So we're gonna make magic," he said. When asked about his plans for the games, he promised to bring "the fire and the smoke". When pressed for more details, he playfully replied, "You figure it out. I'm pretty sure you've been doing this sh-t long enough to figure out what I mean by that."
He also clarified that he has no intentions of smoking marijuana while in France, as it is illegal. "I'm a very legal guy," he said. "I plan on going out there and doing NBC Olympic work. Being clean as a book, clean as the athletes. They can test me if they want to. I'm going to be out there doing what I'm supposed to be doing to make sure I bring home the gold. Which is me."
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