MusicSnoop Dogg will be the last to carry the Olympic Torch before the opening of the OlympicsThe musician will also cover the event for the American broadcaster NBCtoday at 17:11

Snoop Dogg was chosen to be the last bearer of the Olympic Torch before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Gameswhich takes place this Friday, 26th.

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Mathieu Hanotinused Twitter to reveal that the rapper will carry the torch through the streets of the Parisian suburb, where the Stade de France, the largest stadium in France, is located.

Saint-Denis, last stage ahead of the Tour Eiffel!
An international casting @SnoopDogg
pour the first parcours of the flamme olympique. Have a concert @Slimaneoff at the point d’orgue of this journée, in direct sur @FranceTV then le parvis de la Basilique.
In @lemondefr ↘️ pic.twitter.com/CmmiyXucm9

— Mathieu Hanotin (@MathieuHanotin) July 23, 2024

“Saint-Denis, last stop before the Eiffel Tower! An international cast of @SnoopDogg for the final journey of the Olympic flame,” he wrote Hanotin. Snoop also took to social media to make the announcement: “Are you ready?”

Are you ready? 🥇 Paris 2024 Olympics ya digggg 👊🏿🔥 pic.twitter.com/OOIo2DRZSC

— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 23, 2024

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Snoop Dogg will still cover the Paris Olympic Games NBC. “The global star will be in Paris to provide updates for the Olympic Primetime Show,” the network announced. “He will explore the iconic city’s landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with athletes, their friends and families.”

“I grew up watching the Olympics and I am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bringing their best to Paris. It is a celebration of skill, dedication and the pursuit of excellence,” he said Snoop in a statement.

Where and when to watch

The opening ceremony of the Olympics takes place this Friday, the 26th, starting at 2:30 pm (Brasília time). The event will be broadcast by Globo, SporTV, Globoplay and CazéTV.