Rapper Snoop Dogg is set to join NBC Universal's coverage of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024. As *** special correspondent, Snoop Dogg will provide regular reports for the prime time show which will air on NBC and Peacock. The 52 year old received plaudits for his commentary on both the Tokyo Olympics and the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Junior. Snoop is already an Olympic gold medal commentator generating tens of millions of views for his highlights commentary on Peacock of the dressage competition during the Tokyo Olympics. That performance alone has earned Snoop *** job as our special correspondent in Paris Molly Solomon, president of the NBC Olympics production said Snoop whose real name is Calvin Broadus junior enjoys branching out from music and even had his own cooking show alongside Martha Stewart.
Snoop Dogg joining NBC's 2024 Olympics coverage
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Updated: 10:50 AM EST Jan 2, 2024
Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg will be trying his hand a something new this summer when he joins the NBC Sports team for coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The announcement was made on Sunday night during halftime coverage of the Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings NFL game.According to a news release from NBC Sports, Snoop will appear with NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico to provide regular reports for the Olympic Primetime Show. "He'll explore the city's iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends, and families," NBC said in the news release.Although this will be Snoop's first foray with live television sports commentary, he went viral with his highlight reel reaction videos with Kevin Hart during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The success of his videos with Hart – over 2.3 million views on YouTube – led to Snoop's newest gig as an official Olympic commentator."I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," Snoop Dogg said in the news release. "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, and keep it locked. Let's elevate, celebrate, and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?"The Paris Olympics will begin on Friday, July 26, and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.
Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg will be trying his hand a something new this summer when he joins the NBC Sports team for coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The announcement was made on Sunday night during halftime coverage of the Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings NFL game.
According to a news release from NBC Sports, Snoop will appear with NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico to provide regular reports for the Olympic Primetime Show.
"He'll explore the city's iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends, and families," NBC said in the news release.
Although this will be Snoop's first foray with live television sports commentary, he went viral with his highlight reel reaction videos with Kevin Hart during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The success of his videos with Hart – over 2.3 million views on YouTube – led to Snoop's newest gig as an official Olympic commentator.
"I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness," Snoop Dogg said in the news release. "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, and keep it locked. Let's elevate, celebrate, and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?"
The Paris Olympics will begin on Friday, July 26, and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.
