PARIS, France (CelebrityAccess) — American rapper Snoop Dogg was among the final torch bearers to carry the flame as part of the final stage of the Olympic Torch Relay on Friday before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In a photo shared on X (formerly Twitter), the 52-year-old rap icon can be seen decked out in Olympic gear as he carried the torch up the stairs in the stadium.
In addition to his duties as a torch bearer, Snoop will also be on hand to serve as a special correspondant for broadcaster NBC for the duration of their coverage of the Olympic Games.
Did somethin today. 💯👊🏿🔥 #FollowTheDogg pic.twitter.com/G4ugnUFssO
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 26, 2024
Along with Snoop, Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer, Pharrell Williams was among the stars to carry the torch ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday.
Others among the 100 torchbearers on Friday included sports legends Sergii Bubka, Chris Hoy and Lindsey Vonn.
Paris 2024 pic.twitter.com/aWxI67jVE9
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) July 26, 2024