The rapper, who hosted a show during the Tokyo Olympics, returns for another go at the 2024 Games in Paris. He's already won over fans.
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Not only is Snoop Dogg is a gold medal wordsmith, he's not afraid to show off his swimming skills.
The rapper, who is providing his unique brand of commentary for NBC during the 2024 Summer Olympics, was seen in an NBC video shared late July 29 learning some swim tips and tricks from the GOAT, Michael Phelps.
"You see me and MP, we go back like the backstroke," Snoop says of the 23-time gold medalist before asking how someone could learn to swim faster.
"Wingspan, lung power," Phelps replies.
"You just described me!" Snoop quips, laughing. "I definitely have great lung power."
Later, after getting clearly exhausted from his hotel pool swim, Snoop jokes he's in "gold medal condition," as he wheezes.
Michael Phelps taught Snoop Dogg some swimming tricks in a video for NBC News.Courtesy NBC Sports
The video was just the latest highlight in a slew of Snoop moments that have captured Olympics audiences.
Earlier on July 29, Snoop was at his best while providing analysis of a men’s doubles badminton match between the United States and China on July 28.
“This is a great rally here between China and the U.S. right here,” he beganhis rapid fire commentaryduring the long volley shared on X by NBC Sports, with his words flying faster than the shuttleco*ck itself.
“As you see, it don’t stop 'til the casket drop. They rocking and rolling, back and forth,” he continued.
“Give me that, no I need that. Nope, over here, nope, over there, what about over there? Nope. What about there? Nope. Give me that. I need that. That, too. Sit down. Get down. Wait a minute. Hold it, way up in the sky. Now down. Back up. Over there. Now over here. Get out the way. Move. I told you, we need that.”
Fans loved the joy the rapper brought.
"Snoop has literally become an American treasure!" someonecommented.
Snoop Dogg attends the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France.Arturo Holmes / Getty Images
He's also been spotted cheering on Team USA from the stands throughout the events, always dressed to the nines in American flag apparel orthe faces of competing Olympians.
At one point, hewatchedtennis rivals Novak Djokovic andRafael Nadalplay with fellow Long Beach, California, native, tennis iconBillie Jean King.
Snoop also helped host the Paris opening ceremony alongside TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie, NBC's Mike Tirico, singer Kelly Clarkson and former NFL player Peyton Manning.
Snoop freestyled occasionally during the ceremony, chatted with Simone Biles' family, and wascaught on cameraahead of the ceremony absolutely getting down.
He also had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the ceremony.
At one point, following an interview with Olympian Noah Lyles on the Team USA boat, Tirico tossed to Snoop.
Snoop Dogg holds the torch as part of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Torch Relay, in Saint-Denis on July 26, 2024, in Paris, France.Stephane De Sakutin / Getty Images
“You know Noah (Lyles) stays smooth as a broom, dipped and whipped, smooth as a booty, so you know he’s gonna be fresh to death, ya dig?” Snoop said, seemingly off-the-cuff.
When asked how he was holding up in the rain, the Long Beach, California, native had this to say:
“I’m chillin like a villain, raindrops falling on my head — but we still playin' to win, baby.”
Viewers can expect to see a lot of the rapper during the Olympics, as he will take a deep dive into the city and the athletes hoping to make their mark.
Snoop Dogg and the Olympics may not jump out as a natural combination, but he says it’s an ideal fit.
“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,” hesaid in a press releaseearlier this year.
“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?”
This is not Snoop’s first go-round at the Olympics, either. He previously reported during the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo, appearing on the Peaco*ck show “Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg.”
That endeavor helped pave the way for this new gig.
“Snoop is already an Olympic gold medal commentator, generating tens of millions of views for his highlights commentary on Peaco*ck of the dressage competition during the Tokyo Olympics,” saidMolly Solomon, executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production.
US singer Snoop Dogg attends the artistic gymnastics women's qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on July 28, 2024.Loic Venance / AFP - Getty Images
“That performance alone has 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.”
Coverage of the Summer Olympics will run from July 26 until Aug. 11 on NBC and Peaco*ck, as well as USA Network, GOLF Channel, CNBC, E! and Universo.
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