Rap icon Snoop Dogg to close Paris Olympics 2024 torch relay

Snoop Dogg (Pic/Twitter)

Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg has been announced as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame in the last hours of its France-wide tour ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Snoop Dogg to close Paris Olympics 2024 torch relay

His role comes as part of his involvement as a sportscaster for NBC's coverage, specifically on the 'Primetime in Paris' show alongside host Mike Tirico, confirmed Deadline.

The rapper will take on the responsibility of carrying the Olympic flame during its penultimate leg in Saint-Denis, a suburb north of Paris renowned for housing part of the Olympic Village, the Stade de France, and the new Olympic Aquatics Centre.

This symbolic event marks a pivotal moment as the flame proceeds towards its ultimate destination at the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens, located in central Paris, where it will remain throughout the 2024 Olympics.

According to Deadline, the participation of other notable French personalities in the torch relay, includes rapper MC Solaar, actress Laeticia Casta, filmmaker Alice Diop from Saint Omer, Paralympian Charles-Antoine Kouakou, and rugby player Abdelatif Benazzi.

The identity of the final torchbearer, however, remains undisclosed as anticipation builds for the culminating event.

The journey of the Olympic flame began with its arrival from Greece to France on May 8, commemorated with a spirited ceremony in Marseille.

Since then, the flame has traversed various regions of France, embodying the Olympic spirit and igniting excitement among spectators and participants alike, according to Deadline.

According to NBC's official statement, Snoop Dogg will not only fulfil his role as a torchbearer but will also engage in attending Olympic competitions, interacting with athletes and their families, and immersing himself in the vibrant cultural offerings of Paris, all of which will be documented as part of his comprehensive coverage of the games.

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Uorfi Javed who became a household name, courtesy of her quirky fashion sense never fails to make heads turn with her outfits which are known to be unique and often considered bizarre. Now, her fashion sense has landed her in the Instagram feed of international rapper Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg posted a parody video of a man imitating bizarre fashion looks from across the world of the many looks pulled off by Uorfi, two of them made to the list. The video begins with a shot of Uorfi wearing a jeans like a top. Uorfi's head-to-toe- blue masked look also made to the video. The looks were parodied by an unnamed content creator.

Sharing the video, Snoop Dogg wrote, "Fashion" with an amused face emoji and laughing emoji. Uorfi took to the comment section and wrote, "Lol that's me with laugh reacts.

(With inputs from ANI)