“I feel like Muhammad Ali (American boxing legend). I found out that when you carry the torch, you are a messenger of peace ,” Snoop Dogg said after he was one of the participants in the torch relay before the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony on July 26.
Not only participating in this prominent event, the very famous 52-year-old American rapper is also a commentator for NBC and an enthusiastic supporter of athletes not only from the US, but also from other countries competing in the Olympics.
Snoop Dogg joins torch relay ahead of Olympic opening ceremony
After that, he became a huge attraction, not inferior to famous athletes, when they came to watch and support the competitions.
“The reason why Snoop Dogg appeared at the Olympics has been a source of confusion for many viewers. This question has recently been answered with a very simple reason: the rapper is carrying out his job as a special correspondent for NBC at the Olympics.
He contributed his experience and knowledge of sports when commentating on competitions. In addition, Snoop Dogg also spent time encouraging and supporting athletes representing the United States, talking to their families in the program called “Primetime in Paris” which attracted many viewers on NBC, said Diario AS (Spain).
One of Snoop Dogg's most memorable and entertaining comments at the 2024 Olympics was when he commented on a badminton match. With his signature sense of humor, Snoop Dogg turned the dramatic events of the match into a very interesting rap song, leaving viewers truly amazed.
“Give me that. No, I need that. No, here. No, there. What about there… No, just sit down. Wait a minute, stop…. Get out of the way! Move! Oh, I told you, we need that,” Snoop Dogg rapped before an exciting doubles match between badminton players.
This clip of Snoop Dogg's commentary later became a phenomenon on social networks, attracting a huge number of viewers and many witty comments.
Snoop Dogg's expression when witnessing female gymnasts compete
Not only participating in commentary, Snoop Dogg also followed many prominent competitions at the Olympics, such as watching female athlete Simone Biles (USA) and her teammates win 2 gold medals in the team and all-around events in gymnastics. Here, Snoop Dogg's expressions of amazement at the talent of the female athletes competing, became a fever on social networks.
Or the event when Snoop Dogg came to the blue track to support male swimmer Caleb Dressel and his teammates in the 4×100m freestyle relay race. Snoop Dogg attracted attention when he supported as a true fan, not a celebrity, or a famous rapper. "You did it, baby! Keep it up," Snoop Dogg supported Caleb Dressel while sitting next to this athlete's family in the stands.
“As if the dose of humor wasn’t enough, Snoop Dogg also decided to swim with 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, who is also his colleague on NBC. Snoop Dogg also attracted attention when competing in athletics with athlete Wallace Spearmon, the 200-meter champion in the NCAA (university championship in the US),” AS shared.
Hunt for Snoop Dogg's Badge
“Forget about team badges, Snoop Dogg’s badge is the most sought-after item at this year’s Olympics,” AS revealed. “At the Olympics, the exchange and collection of team badges is a typical event. Athletes and fans always collect sets of badges as souvenirs. But this year, there is one badge that is extremely “hot”, the Snoop Dogg badge, which is only given to American athletes. Many others have to wonder: “How can I get a Snoop Dogg badge?”, AS expressed.
Coco Gauff shows off that she owns Snoop Dogg's badge, making many people want it
According to tennis player Coco Gauff (USA), she is one of the few athletes to have Snoop Dogg's badge: "This is the best badge I've ever received. It will be very hard to get."
It is known that Snoop Dogg's badge is not authorized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee), because it is only a souvenir of a private person. Therefore, it is impossible to buy, because it is not an official product. Unless you meet Snoop Dogg by chance in the stadiums. Your luck is still there, because the Olympics are far from over (until August 11), according to AS .
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