For this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris, NBC has hired rapper and media personality Snoop Dogg to cover the games as a special reporter starting July 26.
In reaction to the new role, the Young, wild and free The rapper said: “I grew up watching the Olympics and I’m excited to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris.”
He added: “It’s a celebration of skill, dedication and the pursuit of greatness. We’ll have some incredible competitions and of course I’ll bring that Snoop style to the mix.”
The 52-year-old noted: “It’s going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned and keep it locked in. Let’s elevate, celebrate and make these games unforgettable, smoke out the competition and let the best shine like gold.” . . Peace and Olympic LOVE, you understand?
Notably, the latest coverage gig isn’t the first time Snoop has held the microphone to cover an on-the-ground Olympics update.
In 2021, he teamed up with Kevin Hart to offer racy commentary on the Tokyo Games.
