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The gangsta-rap icon, Snoop Dogg had fans amused with a thrilling performance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 11. The ceremony was hosted at the Los Angeles Beach and featured the rapper taking the stage to perform the iconic hit, Drop It Like It's Hot.
Snoop was joined by one support artist on the LA28-themed set as he rapped the verses of the 2004 banger. Wrapping up the performance, he took center stage with his long-time friend and collaborator, Dr. Dre, to play the 2001 hit, The Next Episode.
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The rapper did not shy away from sharing the fun with his fans on X and tweeted a video of the two sets, which have received over 59K likes and 8.6K retweets as of writing this article. It also received at least 580 comments, with most fans praising Snoop Dogg's closing ceremony performance. Impressed by the show, one user commented:
"Crushed it today legend what a close"
Snoop continues to receive praise and appreciation for the closing ceremony performance.
"That’s crazy, snoop and dre together. Epic closing ceremony," said another user
"Wow that’s an old time fav! 🔥" reminded one fan
"Crazy there hasn’t been another LA artist since these guys that could better represent LA and everyone on a global scale knows who they are," praised one X user
Some seemed elated with Snoop's presence at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the closing ceremony.
"Thank you for bringing peace and good vibes to the world. Loved your appearances during the Olympics. 👌💨" tweeted one user
"You, sir, were the hit of the #Paris2024" said one user
"As a French-American, THANK YOU / MERCI for being you and for putting such a positive spotlight on this event. You are a gem! Or as we say "un bijou qui brille partout!". Now, about these snails :)" tweeted the X user
An X user couldn't help but chuckle about how someone might have seen Snoop's performance and would have been surprised to see him rapping.
A brief look at Snoop Dogg's 2024 Paris Olympics journey and more
Snoop Dogg was one of the most prominent figures at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The rapper joined the games with the opening ceremony on July 26 and helped carry the torch.
Snoop aced many roles in the past weeks at the Paris Olympics, becoming a global entertainer at the biggest international games. The rapper worked as NBC's special correspondent, cheered for Team US, celebrated their victories, and entertained the audience with his impromptu commentary.
Snoop Dogg finally wrapped up the 2024 Olympics journey with the closing ceremony performance of Drop It Like It's Hot and The Next Episode on August 11. He was seen donning a white freestyle coat detailed with blue and red, symbolizing the colors of the American flag.
Snoop Dogg's coat was inscribed with the words, USA, while his bright-white t-shirt and matching pants had the Olympics symbol on them. Dr. Dre on the other hand, donned an all-black attire, featuring a tee and pants.
Snoop Dogg and Dre bonded together on the stage decorated with a majestic LA28 sign. The vibrant sign signified the 2028 Olympics, set to be hosted four years later in Los Angeles.
The City Of Angles will be hosting the games for the third time in history. Los Angeles first hosted the Olympics in 1932, followed by a second run in 1984. The countdown for the 2028 game began on August 11 when LA Mayor, Karen Bass, received the Olympic flag at the closing ceremony.
