The acclaimed American rapper Snoop Dogg will be a special reporter for US broadcaster NBC at the Paris Olympics this year, the network has announced, reprising his star turn at the Tokyo Games that delighted viewers.
Yup, it's official. 2024 Paris Olympics I’m there!! @miketirico , save a seat for the Dogg 👏🏿💍💨🤷🏾 pic.twitter.com/atXnKu9HJj
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) January 1, 2024
"I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris," Snoop Dogg said in a statement.
"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."
NBC's vice president of Olympic production, Molly Solomon, said that Snoop Dogg's commentating on dressage at the Tokyo Olympics had gone viral and "earned Snoop a job as our Special Correspondent in Paris".
"We don't know what the heck is going to happen every day, but we know he will add his unique perspective to our re-imagined Olympic primetime show," she said.
In a video, the Drop It Like It's Hot rapper interviewed American athletes including gymnast Suni Lee and skater Jagger Eaton, bringing his signature style and humour.
Snoop Dogg made his debut as an Olympic consultant at the Tokyo Games in 2021, with observations that became overnight viral sensations.
In a video posted on the artist's social media, he can be seen dancing in front of the Eiffel Tower to rap music.
New year mood. Paris 2024 Olympics. C u this summer 👊🏿🇫🇷🍾 pic.twitter.com/vWUXIPdMVZ
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) January 1, 2024
Snoop Dogg's global fame dates back to the early 1990s, when his debut solo album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr Dre, debuted at the top of the charts.
Source: AFP
