The Olympics never ceases to surprise us, and this time, we have Snoop Dogg stepping in as a rugby analyst, and he didn’t do half bad!
This amusing twist came about after France claimed their inaugural gold medal of the Games with a resounding victory in men’s rugby sevens against Fiji.
France dominated the match with an Antoine Dupont-led 28-7 win over Fiji, and a few days later, the legendary rapper Snoop joined NBC to comment on the match highlights.
Regarding Dupont, who assisted in one try and scored two, Snoop remarked: ‘I need him at running back (for my fantasy team), on the quick toss, 37 toss to the left.’
‘He’s got speed, he maneuvers, he flows, he spills. He set this up for his buddy, and boom, that’s five to stay alive. That’s five points, and now they’re feeling it.’
Snoop Dogg made an amusing outing as a rugby analyst for NBC after France’s sevens win
The iconic rapper joked that he would have Antoine Dupont in his fantasy team for the NFL
NBC teased the rapper with images of him getting emotional during the national anthem
Snoop had been to watch Caleb Dressel win the men’s 100m freestyle relay in the pool
As NBC aired clips of the French players celebrating their victory, Snoop added a melodic touch with ‘ah, ahs’, jokingly saying: ‘Get your groove on.’
The feed then transitioned to Snoop, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, wrapped in an American flag and getting misty-eyed during the national anthem.
This moment unfolded as Caeleb Dressel participated in America’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay victory. Snoop was seen next to Dressel’s wife, Meghan, who held their sleeping baby.
‘Mike, you’re making me emotional, man. I didn’t plan on getting teary on this show. Come on, Mike, why you tapping your toes? I don’t need these emotions, man.’
‘The Star-spangled banner brings me to tears. Just being present with so many Americans, feeling like part of the family.’
Though Snoop announced his involvement in NBC’s coverage earlier this year, his presence still caught some off guard, especially in the UK.
However, the artist behind hits like ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ has a history with the Olympics, contributing to the U.S. buildup.
In Tokyo three years prior, he and comedian Kevin Hart delivered commentary on Peacock exclusively.
Snoop Dogg posed in front of the Eiffel Tower to announce his partnership with NBC for the 2024 Summer Olympics
Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg on set as Tokyo 2021 commentators in their Peacock series
Snoop had an eye-popping reaction to Simone Biles’ Women’s Gymnastics qualification performance, lifting up his sunglasses to reveal a wide-eyed look
He has been taking in a variety of events at the Olympics as a fan and a broadcaster
Earlier this year, Snoop also appeared in a promotional video for NBC’s Olympic coverage alongside various American athletes.
‘Growing up, I watched the Olympics, and I’m excited to see the amazing athletes showcase their talents in Paris,’ Snoop declared, posing in front of the Eiffel Tower as part of the announcement. ‘It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and striving for excellence.
‘We can expect incredible competitions, and naturally, I’ll be incorporating my Snoop flair into it all. This is going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned, and keep it locked.’
Snoop Dogg’s commentary during Olympic coverage garnered ‘tens of millions of views,’ according to Molly Solomon, NBC’s executive producer and president for Olympics Production, in a statement to Variety.
‘That performance has secured Snoop a role as our Special Correspondent in Paris. Although we can’t predict what will happen each day, we’re sure he will bring his unique perspective to our revamped Olympic primetime show.’
On Sunday, he was astonished by Simone Biles’ performance in the women’s gymnastics qualifications.
Beneath his American flag jacket, Snoop wore a T-shirt featuring a graphic of gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Snoop was visibly impressed with Biles’ routine, as one memorable image shows him lifting his sunglasses to reveal a wide-eyed expression.
Snoop Dogg carried the Olympic torch in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday
The torch’s unique appearance led to comparisons to a cannabis joint on social media – and an outpouring of memes
He also participated in the opening ceremony, serving as one of the Olympic torch-bearers for a short relay around the Stade de France.
However, viewers were quick to associate the torch’s unique design with the rapper, as flames danced at one end, resembling a cannabis joint.
This resemblance ignited a tidal wave of memes on social media, with creatives swapping the torch for oversized spliffs, and a cartoonist even depicted Snoop taking a puff from the torch.
