If you've been looking for another reason to get excited about the 2024 Paris Olympics, here's one: NBC recently announced that Snoop Dogg will be reporting on the games for the network—and the internet can hardly wait.
The rapper, entrepreneur and TV host can now add sports correspondent to his resume. But the network admits it has no idea "what the heck is going to happen" once the iconic rapper takes to both the NBC airwaves and its Peacock streaming platform.
Even Snoop's announcement video was decidedly different than the usual Olympics host fare, composed of Snoop jamming out to a hip hop beat in front of a picture of the Eiffel Tower.
NBC confirmed Snoop's gig during halftime on Sunday Night Football's recent game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings over the weekend.
He'll be providing both commentary on the sporting events as only he can, but also visiting iconic Parisian landmarks and interviewing Olympic athletes. So the opportunities for Snoop's distinctive brand of humor will be myriad.
In a statement announcing the partnership, Snoop's excitement about the forthcoming gig was palpable. He wrote:
“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication and the pursuit of greatness.”
He went on to reference to his most famous extracurricular activity, "herbal refreshments," if you will.
“Let’s elevate, celebrate and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”
We dig, Snoop. We definitely dig.
But as excited as Snoop appeared to be, it didn't hold a candle to the excitement shown by fans on the internet.
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin July 26, 2024.
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