5 Times Snoop Dogg Proved Himself a National Treasure at the 2024 Olympics

Snoop Dogg’s latest side quest, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, has proven to be an unforgettable one, not only for the legendary rapper but also for fans across the United States.

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The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” artist, who’s been in Paris helping NBC with its primetime coverage , could arguably be Team USA’s biggest fan. He’s gone from carrying the Olympic Torch to cheering on the women’s gymnastics team in the stands to learning how to fence and more.

Since the Olympics officially got underway on July 26, people have taken to social media to share their reactions to Snoop Dogg’s presence in Paris — and it’s been nothing but positive, to say the least. Some fans have even praised NBC for bringing the rapper back to help with coverage, notably after his and Kevin Hart’s Olympic Highlights show for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

One of Snoop Dogg’s most memorable moments from the Peacock show was his commentary on the horses during the Equestrian events. “Oh, that horse crip walking, cuz, you see that?,” the rapper said. “This horse is off the chain. I gotta get this motherfucker in a video. Oh my God!”

Below, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up some of Snoop Dogg’s most iconic moments from his trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Snoop Dogg Dancing With Olympic Gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles

The rapper had to make sure Biles and Chiles, competing for Team USA’s women’s gymnastics, knew he was in the stands cheering them on during the qualification round. The two athletes spotted Snoop Dogg showing off his best moves and decided to join in from the floor.

The sweet moment caught on camera left Simone and Chiles glowing with huge smiles across their faces.

Snoop Dogg and Michael Phelps Being the Next Fan-Favorite Duo

Snoop Dogg isn’t just standing on the sidelines, but he’s also getting in on the action. The rapper teamed up with former star athlete Michael Phelps, who’s won 23 Olympic gold medals, to work on his swimming technique.

“Me and MP, we go back like the backstroke,” Snoop Dogg quipped in the video before asking the superstar swimmer how someone can go fast in the pool. “You just described me. You said wingspan, lung power. I definitely have great lung power, and I do have a swimmer’s body. Look, our bodies are similar. Mike, we could be twins.”

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The rapper proceeded to show off his (interesting) water skills, however, he likely won’t be competing in the Olympic swimming events anytime soon.

“Mike, you make this look too easy, oh God. As you see, I’m in gold medal condition and he’s still in gold medal condition,” a tried Snoop Dogg added in the clip. “As we speak, shout out to the Phelps family and to the team that’s going to give me some oxygen right now.”

Snoop Dogg Crip Walking While Carrying Olympic Torch

The “Gin and Juice” artist got the opportunity to carry the Paris Olympic Torch for a moment, and he made sure to do it in Snoop Dogg style. The rapper was seen with a big smile as he walked, and at times crip walked, down the streets of Paris with the torch in hand.

“It’s too hard to put in words, baby,” he told NBC of the special moment. “I mean, the D.O. Double was holding the torch, walking through the city, man. I felt like [boxer] Muhammad Ali. It was extraordinary. It was excellent. And I found out that when you hold the torch, you a peace messenger. So I really felt good about that.”

Snoop Dogg Getting a Taste of Different Olympic Sports

Throughout his first week in Paris, Snoop Dogg tried his hands at numerous Olympic sports, learning from the best of the best. He was seen going from fencing to weightlifting as well as judo to showcasing his speed on track and field. The question remaining: What sport is up next for the rapper?

And Snoop Dogg Just Being Snoop Dogg…

Overall, the beloved rapper has clearly been having the time of his life at the Paris Olympics, from cheering in the stands during competitions to sharing sweet moments with athletes to giving some of the best commentary on events. And this all made for many unforgettable moments caught on camera.

“I’ve been out here working the Olympics, talking to the athletes, to families and meeting the people and kissing the babies, and doing the things that I do to politically stay correct,” he told NBC. “And just being Snoop Dogg. That’s what I know how to do the best.”

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