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SNOOP DOGG is pocketing a whopping £393,000 per day as NBC’s special Olympics correspondent, according to reports.
The rap legend has been popping up everywhere in Paris – trying out different sports, showing his lyrical flow as a commentator and mixing with athletes.
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NBC NewsSnoop Dogg, 52, has been employed by the US broadcaster to give fans an alternative view of the Games.
With the help of his unique personality, clips of him doing all sorts from running with the Olympic torch to getting a private tour of the Louvre gallery have gone viral on social media.
They have been watched millions of times and Snoop is being well paid for his efforts.
Henry McNamara, an influential entrepreneur, claims he was told by an NBC chief that the music icon was being paid £393,000 plus expenses every day.
And German outlet Bild report he will earn £11.78million plus bonuses for his month in Paris.
The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” singer hit the headlines after he turned up to watch the equestrian dressed as one of the riders.
His swimming lesson with Michael Phelps, where he joked he had the “lung power” to win gold due to his love of smoking marijuana, and commentary of a badminton match have also been much-loved segments.
On stealing the show in France and being a Team USA superfan, Snoop said: “I’m doing the things that I do to politically stay correct and just being Snoop Dogg. That’s what I know how to do the best.”
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And after running with the torch, he said: “I felt like Muhammad Ali. I found out that when you hold the torch, you’re a peace messenger.
“I was waving, shaking hands, kissing the babies — doing what I do, you understand me? Putting my foot in the pavement, letting the people know that we’re here. We’re here for peace, love, unity and great sportsmanship.”
Seven bizarre moments you might have missed from the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
PARIS 2024’s epic four-hour long Opening Ceremony provided some spectacular, X-rated… and downright bizarre moments.
Here are some of SunSport’s highlights.
Lady Gaga wowed the crowd by the River Seine as sang a cabaret set… in FRENCH.
But it didn’t go to plan for one poor dancer who FELL OFF the stage.
Fans watching on TV were left in stitches by some of the dad dancing on show.
And one dancer gave a BILLION fans viewing worldwide far more than they bargained for with an Inbetweeners-style X-rated wardrobe mishap.
In the UK, BBC viewers were all switching over to Eurosport when they found out who was hosting.
Fans were stunned to see a forgotten Premier League winner as his nation’s flag-bearer on the Seine procession.
While some viewers were worried Serena Williams was going to THROW UP during a very choppy boat ride with the Olympic torch.
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