Snoop Dogg Lights Up Paris 2024: Torchbearer & Correspondent

Snoop Dogg joins Paris 2024 Olympics as torchbearer & reporter...

Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic flame and report on Paris 2024 Games, promising to bring his signature style to the most epic Olympics yet.

Global music sensation Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has been selected as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics. He will carry the Olympic flame in the final stretch leading up to the opening ceremony on Friday.

The 52-year-old American rapper took to Instagram to share the exciting news, confirming his participation in this prestigious honor. As a torchbearer, Snoop Dogg will have the privilege of carrying the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, located north of Paris.

Saint-Denis is a significant location, as it is home to the iconic Stade de France Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Village. The official opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled for July 26, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated event, which will run until August 11.

In addition to his torchbearing duties, Snoop Dogg will also be joining forces with NBCUniversal to serve as a correspondent for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Throughout the event, he will deliver regular reports and share his distinctive perspective on the action unfolding in Paris.

Snoop Dogg expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, describing the Olympics as a vibrant celebration of human achievement. He praised the Olympics as a showcase for exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and the unrelenting pursuit of greatness, aligning with his own values and passion for excellence.

“We are going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix. It is going to be the most epic Olympics so stay tuned,” he said.