WATCH: Snoop Dogg dances in joy as he carries the Olympic torch ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

With the Paris Olympic fever at its peak, Snoop Dogg was seen revelling in excitement during the final leg of the Olympic torch relay ahead of the opening ceremony. The American rapper became one of the 11,000 torch bearers, carrying the Olympic flame this year.

The 52-year-old rapper enjoyed the privilege of carrying the Olympic torch on July 26, 2024, on the streets of the French capital. With the blazing flame in his hand and golden sneakers on his feet, Dogg walked through the streets of Saint-Denis.

The final torch relay passed through the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Village, the canal that links Saint-Denis with Paris, and the Olympic Aquatic Center before reaching the Seine River.

The hip-hop legend was seen dancing and embracing the moment throughout the relay. He even blew kisses to the fans attending the relay on the streets. The 2024 Paris Olympics' official social media handle shared a video of Snoop Dogg enjoying his moment and wrote,

"Snoooooop 🙌 The Torch is in safe hands 👀"

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Veteran actress Salma Hayek, who is married to the French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault also received the honor to be a torchbearer in the final moments of the relay.

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"I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix" - Snoop Dogg all set to join the 2024 Paris Olympic coverage

Snoop Dogg during the Team USA Welcome Experience ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images)

Besides participating in the torch relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg will make his presence known and stand out throughout the Games.

The American rapper will join NBC Universal's coverage team for the Games, where he is poised to deliver regular updates as a "Special Correspondent" for NBC and Peacock's Olympic Primetime Show, being present on the site.

In a press release a few days before the Games, he shared his excitement to step into the new role, stating he would add his unique flair to the coverage.

“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,” Snoop Dogg said.

“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," he added.

Snoop Dogg also delivered a series of viral comments, covering the dressage competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.