Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch on its final leg through the streets of Saint-Denis, France. The torch, which was first lit in ancient Olympia, symbolizes peace and friendship among nations. The flame’s journey through France will culminate in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be streamed on Peacock starting on July 26. Snoop will join other celebrities like French actress Laetitia Casta and rapper MC Solaar in carrying the torch. He will also serve as a special correspondent for NBC Olympics during the Games. The final torchbearer, who will light the Olympic cauldron, is yet to be revealed. Snoop expressed his excitement about the opportunity on Instagram, saying “U gots to do it!!” This unconventional choice for a torchbearer adds a unique and unexpected touch to the Olympic tradition.
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