A Hip Hop Icon Ignites The Olympic Flame

Snoop Dogg Lights Up Paris Olympics as Final Torchbearer

A Hip-Hop Icon Ignites the Olympic Flame

Snoop Dogg to Carry the Torch and Spread Olympic Spirit

American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg is set to make history as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame ahead of the Games Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday. The "Drop It Like It's Hot" hitmaker will carry the torch ahead of the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, a symbolic moment that marks the official start of the Games.

The 52-year-old rapper will join a select group of individuals who have had the honor of carrying the Olympic flame. During the Paris Games, Snoop Dogg will speak with NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico, attend competitions, and visit with athletes and their families.

Snoop Dogg's participation in the Olympic Torch Relay signifies the convergence of hip-hop culture and the Olympic spirit. His presence as a final torchbearer will undoubtedly inspire and motivate athletes and fans worldwide.

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games commence, Snoop Dogg's torch-bearing moment will serve as a lasting reminder of the transformative power of sport and the universal appeal of hip-hop.