It’s official: Snoop Dogg is headed to Paris Olympics as a correspondent for NBC Information.
All of us bear in mind Snoop’s hilarious Olympic commentary with Kevin Hart on the streaming service Peacock over the last Summer time Video games in 2021 in Tokyo, the place Snoop stated a horse within the dressage competitors regarded like he was doing the crip stroll. Partly because of that, the legendary rapper has been employed as a particular correspondent for the Paris Video games which kick off subsequent month (the opening ceremony is July 26).
In an interview with TIME, Snoop talked about his recollections watching the Olympics, being enthusiastic about his upcoming gig, hashish consumption in sports activities and extra.
“Again then we solely had a lot. It’s not like proper now, the place you bought so many alternative issues you’ll be able to watch and social media and all that sh-t. We solely had TV. There was just one TV in the home, so no matter one member of the household was watching, we had been all compelled to look at it. The Olympics was large as a result of it could take over the entire home at any time when it could come on. And it’s particular ‘trigger you’re seeing athletes for the primary time in three, 4 years and so they’re representing the nation. In order that meant loads, watching it as a child.,” he stated on his earliest recollections of watching the Olympics.
When requested why he determined to signal on, he stated, “Why not? Not why. That is what I do, you recognize what I’m saying? I really like being in entrance of the individuals. I really like sports activities. I do know what I’m speaking about. The community is interesting sufficient to know that we deserve one another. So we’re gonna make magic.”
Snoop stated he may even attempt to meet the viral horse he stated was crip strolling in Tokyo. “Sure, I’m positively attempting to satisfy him. Hopefully he’s within the Olympics so I can say, ‘What’s taking place?’ to him. Carry him a few carrots, some apples or somethin’, know what I’m saying?”
Snoop stated he had no plans on being excessive on weed in Paris. “Oh, nah. I plan on going on the market and doing NBC Olympic work. Being clear as a ebook, clear because the athletes. They will check me in the event that they wish to. I’m going to be on the market doing what I’m alleged to be doing to ensure I carry residence the gold. Which is me.”