Surely, since the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, your feed has been full of conflicting opinions about the presence of the rapper as one of the main key figures of the Olympic opening. The rapper has definitely become one of the main attractions of the Parisian public, some people liked that and some did not.
Whether the audience was happy or not, we will figure it out, but Snoop Dogg was definitely able to cause surprise among those present. However, it is not entirely clear what surprised people so much, except that they are not familiar with the rapper’s personality because previously he had regularly supported American athletes. But as we know now Snoop Dogg came not only to support the national team or for personal PR, as many tend to believe, but according to insides from Dailysports it also became known that the rapper received a tidy sum for his presence.
The main sensation of the Olympic Games
It’s silly to argue that few people have become as iconic at the 2024 Olympic Games as Snoop Dogg. If an American athlete is fighting for a medal in France, there is always a camera ready to focus on Snoop applauding from the stands.
He has already been seen dancing with the USA women’s gymnastics team, as well as dressing up in equestrian clothes to support American riders, and even trying out his judo skills.
What upset sports fans
The rapper undoubtedly attracted a huge amount of attention to the Olympics, but there were also disputes about the fairness and appropriateness of this event. Many French users believe that this distracts attention from the main stars of the Olympic Games – the athletes themselves because this is their finest hour for which they have been preparing for so long and a rapper with questionable habits has eclipsed them.
Healthy lifestyle
The next reason is that the Olympic Games promote a healthy lifestyle, and the development of physical culture and athleticism, however, the lifestyle of one of the main representatives of the opening does not correspond to the correct norm of the Olympic Games and even more – contradicts it. Many Parisians expressed harsh criticism towards the authorities for allowing Snoop Dogg to carry the flame of the Olympic Games.
When it comes to finances and viral content
Snoop Dogg’s enthusiasm for the Olympic Games brings a new spark that fascinates viewers both in Paris and on the Internet and which, according to the audience of the American channel NBC, makes the Summer Games very popular.
After clips of Snoop Dogg hosting a show with comedian Kevin Hart went viral on NBC’s Peacock streaming platform during the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, the network gave the rapper an even bigger role in 2024: the role of a special ambassador. But this time, Snoop Dogg seems to have taken the role to another level and become a fan of American competitors.
He started with a central role and was one of the last to carry the Olympic flame before the opening ceremony of the Games. And regardless of opinions, it brought incredible results, because the opening of the Olympics and the video featuring the rapper spread all over the Internet and attracted more and more attention to the Olympic Games.
Some believe that the rapper’s presence has become a key factor in increasing the number of viewers.
According to NBC Sports, on July 26, the day of the opening ceremony, the average total audience for five days was 34 million viewers when combining daytime and prime-time broadcasts. Fans held posters with Snoop Dogg in the stands of the Olympic Games.
But beyond the ratings and the Internet crisis, Snoop Dogg said he was just having fun. Never, “in his wildest dreams,” did he expect to play this role at the Olympics, he told NBC Nightly News’s Lester Holt in an interview in which he recalled watching the Olympics on TV when he was younger.
“I’m the biggest kid in the crowd,” Snoop Dogg said.
Worldwide fame and public recognition
The role of the special correspondent and his work as a torchbearer were announced in advance, nevertheless, the constant presence of Snoop Dogg and his high energy for American gymnasts came as a surprise to the audience.
“We were pleasantly surprised by his popularity, but never underestimate Snoop Dogg,” NBC Olympics executive producer Molly Solomon told reporters. So, despite the presence of discontent among some viewers, the rapper’s huge popularity and the adoring audience still struck everyone on the spot, leaving mostly positive impressions about such a bright guest of the opening from the very beginning.
Snoop Dogg at the competition
When the USA women’s gymnastics team competed in the first week of the Games, Snoop Dogg was spotted dancing in the stands wearing a Simone Biles T-shirt. The rapper also wore a T-shirt with an image of American volleyball player Kelly Cheng. And on the first Saturday, he joined the famous American chef Martha Stewart to watch equestrian competitions dressed in riding clothes.
During the Games, he also participated in a judo promotional event, where he received an honorary black belt, and then received a swimming lesson from the great American swimmer Michael Phelps.
