Snoop Dogg gears up for special role at Paris Olympics!
New York, New York - Snoop Dogg has been announced as a special reporter for NBC at the Paris Olympics this year reprising his fan-favorite turn at the Tokyo Games.
"I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris," he said in a statement issued late Sunday.
"It's a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," he continued.
"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's commentating 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.
Snoop Dogg posts about Olympic return on social media
In a video published on Sunday, the Drop It Like It's Hot rapper interviewed American athletes including gymnast Suni Lee and skater Jagger Eaton, bringing his signature style and humor.
On Monday, the rapper posted another video via social media where he can be seen dancing in front of the Eiffel Tower to rap music.
Snoop Dogg made his debut as an Olympic consultant at the Tokyo Games in 2021, with observations that became overnight viral sensations.
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