"Looks just like Baphomet" — Fans react as Snoop Dogg claims his viral Olympics necklace stands for the G.O.A.T

Netizens have taken to the internet to conspire that Snoop Dogg’s Paris Olympics necklace resembles a Satanic symbol. The rapper wore a large chain featuring a pendant of a goat, which some have interpreted as a sign of Baphomet. In response to the controversy, the musician has addressed the speculation surrounding his jewelry piece.

During the Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg was seen carrying the Olympic torch through the suburbs of Saint-Denis and posing for a TEAM USA photo while wearing the chain. The pendant quickly drew criticism from several netizens, including Conservative internet figure Oli London. On July 27, 2024, London posted on X:

“Snoop Dogg wears satanic Baphomet necklace as he attends the Paris Olympics.”

For those uninitiated, Baphomet often refers to the Devil or Satan. The figure appears in occult and folkloric traditions and has been demonized by the Christian faith. It is a goat-humanoid creature that culturally represents the ruler of Hell and one of Satan’s henchmen.

Netizens have since taken to the internet to react to Snoop Dogg’s necklace, with some saying:

Netizen reacts to the necklace in question (Image via Instagram)

Others shared similar sentiments online:

“They don’t even hide it anymore,” one X user said.

“They are truly showing you who they really are,” another platform user stated.

Several netizens seemed to believe that Snoop Dogg, among many others, worshipped Baphomet. Meanwhile, other reactions read:

“Big surprise that someone with such little talent became popular by selling his soul,” another netizen said.

“Many marvel and wonder how Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. aka "Snoop Dog" went from the deadly, gang infested, streets of Los Angeles to global mega stardom. Now they know,” an X user said.

“The need to identify with something that enhances their image - sad testimony in todays world these are the images desired,” another internet user said.

The criticism against Snoop Dogg comes after the Olympics garnered backlash for featuring drag queens in their The Last Supper tableau. While some argued that the musician's pendant symbolizes a Satanic figure, others have supported him and asked fellow netizens not to dissect the jewelry piece.

Netizens dismiss Baphomet-worshipping allegations (Image via Instagram)

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Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to clarify the meaning behind the necklace

In a video shared on Instagram on July 30, 2024, Snoop addressed the controversy, saying, “I don’t know what y’all thought this was, but this is the GOAT.” He then stated that he got it made specifically for himself, as somebody called him the same, which stands for “Greatest Of All Time” in pop culture. The rapper continued:

“All that other s**t y’all talking about, I don’t know what y’all talking about, but this is the goat greatest of all time with a blue diamond on his head. Gold goat. That other sh*t y’all talking about. Miss me with that b***s**t.”

He ended the video by saying that the goat represents “peace and love around the whole world.” He then asked news outlets to leave him alone as he enjoyed his time in Paris.

The rapper uploaded several videos and pictures of his time spent in Paris on Instagram, where he has over 88 million followers.