By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/snoop-dogg-carries-olympic-torch-ahead-of-opening-ceremony-in-paris Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch ahead of opening ceremony in Paris World Jul 26, 2024 10:21 AM EDT SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics, but on Friday morning you could catch him carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the opening ceremony. He was one of the final torch bearers of the Olympic flame, which was lit in April in Greece and slowly has journeyed toward Paris since. Snoop Dogg’s leg was in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. READ MORE: With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics In an interview earlier this week, the multihyphenate expressed gratitude toward the U.S. and France for the opportunity. “I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect. I would have never dreamed of nothing like this,” he said. “I’m going to be on my best behavior. I’m going to be on my best athleticism. I’ll be able to breathe slow to walk fast and hold the torch with a smile on my face, because I realize how prestigious this event is.” Snoop Dogg is in Paris to help cover the Games for NBC, part of the U.S. broadcaster’s bet to boost ratings by infusing coverage with pop culture. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics, but on Friday morning you could catch him carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the opening ceremony. He was one of the final torch bearers of the Olympic flame, which was lit in April in Greece and slowly has journeyed toward Paris since. Snoop Dogg’s leg was in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. READ MORE: With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics In an interview earlier this week, the multihyphenate expressed gratitude toward the U.S. and France for the opportunity. “I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect. I would have never dreamed of nothing like this,” he said. “I’m going to be on my best behavior. I’m going to be on my best athleticism. I’ll be able to breathe slow to walk fast and hold the torch with a smile on my face, because I realize how prestigious this event is.” Snoop Dogg is in Paris to help cover the Games for NBC, part of the U.S. broadcaster’s bet to boost ratings by infusing coverage with pop culture. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now