“I’m speechless at the amount”— Fans left reeling by rumors of Snoop Dogg's Paris Olympics paycheck

Often in the news for astounding feats, Snoop Dogg is currently being seen at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He had fans shocked on Monday, August 5, 2024, after rumors about him earning over $500,000 per day at the games started making rounds on the internet.

The alleged revelation came from an X user, @henrylmcnamara, who claimed to have sat next to an NBC executive for dinner this week. Henry is a Venture capitalist and reported the executive telling him about Snoop's $500k daily paycheck on top of other expenses.

"Sat next to an NBC exec at dinner, he said Snoop gets paid $500k a day plus expenses to be here promoting Olympics. From Gin and Juice to a few million to be a celebrity at the Olympics - what a world," reported Henry on X.

Astonished by the revelation, a user shared a reaction gif and mentioned:

"I’m speechless at the amount"

The seemingly hefty sum also had others scratching their heads as they shared their opinions on the matter.

"Then they wonder why the host loses money on every Olympic Games," said one user.

"Well, he did tell us that he had his mind on his money and his money on his mind," reminded another user.

"that’s insane…… $500K when some athletes can’t even make their rent," questioned a user.

Snoop Dogg's fans couldn't overlook the rapper's performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and found the paycheck justified.

"And he's sooooo worth it!" claimed a user.

"He should get more. The joy he gives is invaluable," mentioned another X user.

"He is worth 2X that amount. Snoop is America," commented one fan.

The claims made by @henrylmcnamara didn't seem to have satisfied everyone. A seemingly unimpressed user, questioned the credibility of the information while sarcastically tweeting:

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A look at Snoop Dogg's alleged $500k daily 2024 Paris Olympics paycheck and more

Following Henry's alleged reports about Snoop Dogg's Paris Olympics paycheck, CNBC Sports Business Reporter, Darren Rovell, also chimed in. In a post on X, Rovvel hinted that the numbers sound right as his first guess about the rapper's pay for the Paris Olympics was over $10 million.

If the alleged reports are to be believed, Snoop would make over $8 million for his 16-day coverage of the Paris Olympics. As per Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper earned an average sum of over $9.5 million between 2020 and 2023.

Snoop Dogg has been engaged with the 2024 Paris Olympics since the opening ceremony on July 26 and is currently working as NBC's special correspondent. He was chosen to promote the games and to make them more exciting for all age groups.

The rapper's presence at the Paris Olympics has been exemplary. He has done many things— from carrying the torch to fencing, and even commentating for the July 29 US and China Badminton game. Snoop Dogg continues to keep the audience hooked, making sure they are entertained.

Snoop's efforts have paid well as the 2024 Paris Olympics has been experiencing an overall increase in viewership ratings. The Washington Post published a report on August 1, revealing a 79 percent increase in viewership since the 2020 games in Tokyo.

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As of this writing, neither Snoop Dogg nor NBC have shared any details about the rapper's paycheck for covering and promoting the 2024 Paris Olympics.