**Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg to carry the Olympic flame in Paris**
Famous rapper Snoop Dogg, originally from California, recently caused a stir by accepting the role of torchbearer for the Paris 2028 Olympics. The landmark event will take place in the streets of Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, just hours before the opening ceremony.
At 51, Snoop Dogg made the decision after recalling a highlight of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He fondly remembers seeing icon Muhammad Ali, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, lighting the Olympic cauldron, a moment that had a profound impact on people’s minds. Snoop Dogg sees his participation in the torch run as his own way of paying tribute to this greatness and symbolism.
The artist does not hide his excitement at the idea of contributing to such a prestigious ceremony and hopes to be able to breathe some of this magic into a global audience following the Olympic Games in Paris. His participation as a torchbearer is already shaping up to be an unforgettable moment, at the crossroads of cultures and passions.
In addition to his symbolic role, Snoop Dogg is also committed to playing the role of correspondent for a major American television network during the Games. His energy and passion shine through in this opportunity that will allow him to share his perspective on the event and to highlight the athleticism and diversity specific to the Olympic Games.
For Snoop Dogg, this experience at the heart of the Olympic Games represents much more than just participation. It is an opportunity to celebrate sporting excellence, global solidarity and the unity of peoples through the prism of competition. A story that will be written under the colors of hip-hop and Olympism, uniting generations and cultures in a spirit of peace and harmony.