Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg says he’s eager to continue his newfound role as an Olympic ambassador, following his widely praised appearance at the Paris Games.
“I’m down with this Olympic thing, man,” the rapper said, reflecting on his experience representing American culture on the global stage. “One thing about the Olympics that I love is that it gives me a chance to be in front of people to represent what Americans look like, what we feel like, how we love, how we appreciate.”
Snoop Dogg, who became a social media sensation during the Paris Olympics with his enthusiastic commentary and presence at various events, said the opportunity to showcase American spirit to a worldwide audience resonated deeply with him. “I feel like I’m a great representation of what an American is, so when they put me in a position to be on that stage in the Olympics that’s the whole world. That’s global love, so I seized that moment.”
The artist expressed particular excitement about the upcoming Winter Olympics, admitting his knowledge of winter sports is limited but his enthusiasm is not. “I really don’t know too much about these winter sports and I’m willing to learn,” he said. “I want to get to know the family members and the athletes and I am just about that life anyway.”
His authentic engagement with athletes and genuine excitement for Olympic competition made him one of the breakout personalities of the Paris Games, connecting with audiences who appreciated his unscripted joy and support for competitors across all events.
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