American rapper Snoop Dogg had the honor of being one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame leading up to the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris. Snoop Dogg, known offstage as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, proudly carried the torch through the vibrant neighborhood of Saint-Denis, as confirmed by the town’s mayor Mathieu Hanotin. Saint-Denis served as the concluding destination of the Olympic flame's journey before it makes its way to the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Excitement was palpable as Snoop Dogg shared a photo on his Twitter account while in the Olympic host city, accompanied by the caption: “U ready? Paris 2024 Olympics ya digggg.” The rapper's involvement in this symbolic event added a touch of star power and cultural significance to the torch relay, further enhancing the anticipation for the upcoming Games.