Snoop Dogg seems to be everywhere at the Paris Olympics, but on Friday morning he was seen with the Olympic torch before the opening ceremony.
He was one of the last torchbearers, with the torch being lit in April in Greece and slowly making its way to Paris. Snoop Dogg’s route was in Saint-Denis, a Parisian suburb.
In an interview earlier this week, the multifaceted artist expressed his gratitude to the United States and France for the opportunity.
“I see this as a prestigious honor and something I really respect. I would never have dreamed of something like this,” he said. “I’m going to behave myself the best I can. I’m going to show my best athleticism. I’ll be able to breathe slowly, walk fast, and hold the torch with a smile on my face because I realize how prestigious this event is.”
Snoop Dogg is in Paris to help cover the Games for NBC, part of the U.S. broadcaster’s efforts to boost ratings with a touch of pop culture.