⁠"And then he is gonna light a joint" - Fans reacts as Snoop Dogg is announced as a torchbearer at the Paris Olympics 

As the world prepares for the Paris Olympics, news of Snoop Dogg being named as a torchbearer has sparked widespread reactions. According to Deadline, the rapper will be one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame, leading up to the opening ceremony in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Snoop Dogg also shared the news and posted multiple clippings from various publications announcing the same as he wrote,

“U gots to do it!! 👊🏿🇺🇸 🔥🔥🏃🏿🥇 🇫🇷 Will u be watchin??”

As the post made by the rapper started going viral, many fans and followers started reacting to the same. One social media user commented,

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

While many praised the decision, others mocked it and stated,

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

Social media is buzzing as the rapper has been named the official torchbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Image via @snoopdogg/ Instagram)

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“It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness”: Snoop Dogg gears up to become the torchbearer in the Paris Olympics 2024

As the internet dives into a debate after Snoop Dogg was announced as a torchbearer, it is worth noting the torch, also known as the Olympic flame, arrived in France from Greece on May 8, 2024.

The Mayor of Saint-Denis, Mathieu Hanotin, has announced the same in a post on X, as he mentioned,

“Saint-Denis, the final stop before the Eiffel Tower! An international casting- Snoop Dogg for the final journey of the Olympic flame. With a concert by @Slimaneoff as the highlight of this day, live on @FranceTV from the square in front of the Basilica. In @lemondefr.”

People Magazine reported that Snoop Dogg also stated about the same, where he stated,

“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. We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix.”

He continued,

“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?”

While the Mayor and various publications including NBC reported that Snoop Dogg would be one of the celebrities to be the torchbearers during the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024, however, the publication had previously announced that the rapper would join NBC in France for the summer games.

NBC reported in a press release that the 52-year-old rapper will host with the NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico, as the news outlet mentioned,

“The global megastar will be on-site in Paris to provide regular reports for the Olympic Primetime Show beginning July 26, 2024, on NBC and Peacock. He’ll explore the city’s iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends and families.”

Other celebrities like the French rapper MC Solaar, comedian Booder, and actress Laetitia Casta will also join Snoop Dogg during the opening ceremony as the torchbearers.