NATIONAL, (WDNews) – American rapper, Snoop Dogg, 52, was chosen to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremonies by carrying the torch, a symbolic gesture of unity and peace.
The Paris mayor, Mathieu Hanotin, said Snoop Dogg will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, the northern Paris suburb home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium.
The rapper, who is also contributing to NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games, is better known in the sports world for his Snoop Youth Football League. The championship game is called the “Snooper Bowl.”
Other carriers in Saint-Denis Friday will include French actress Laetitia Casta, French rapper MC Solaar, and Ukrainian retired pole-vaulter Sergey Bubka.
