WhenSnoop Dogghit the Olympic running track, hedropped it like it was hot. The legendary rapper stunned at theUS Olympic athletics trialsin Eugene,Oregon,on Monday (June 24) after proving himself to be not just a hip & hop star but also anathlete.
Snoopimpressed viewers earlier this week, wearing a tracksuit in the colors of the American flag and a Team USA shirt that paid respect to the late NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant,CNNreported on Tuesday (June 25).
HighlightsSnoop Dogg finished the 200-meter dash in 34.44 seconds at the US Olympic trials, receiving praise for his performance.Snoop raced against former Olympic medalist Ato Boldon and NCAA champion Wallace Spearmon in an exhibition race.Snoop wore an American flag tracksuit and a Team USA shirt honoring Kobe Bryant, drawing attention to his outfit.
The 52-year-old artistreportedly laced up for a 200-meter exhibition race against Trinidadian former Olympic medalist Ato Boldon and two-time NCAA outdoor 200m champion Wallace Spearmon.
TheDrop It Like It’s Hothitmaker isn’t exactly known for his sporty lifestyle. And when fans thoughtthe rapper was giving up his emblematic cannabis smoking habit last year,it turned out to be an ad campaign for a smokeless fire pit.
Snoop Dogg stunned at the US Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday (June 24)
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Understandably, Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, finished a distant third in the exhibition race at Hayward Field.
Nevertheless, he still flaunted his admirable time of 34.44 seconds, posing with his result after the race.
The clip, which amassed nearly 281,000 views, drew praise from many people, as an X user commented: “Some days I can’t even get up out of my chair in 34.4 seconds…lol Props to you, @SnoopDogg.”
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A person wrote: “Who would have guessed Snoop would become a national treasure but yes, he is!”
“This man is living his best life and I love to see it,” a netizen added.
Someone else penned: “Not bad for a 52-year-old who’s smoked weed for 30 years.”
A separate individual chimed in: “Love the energy and enthusiasm! Salute all those in this 50’s with mind/energy of a 30 something.”
Snoop wore a tracksuit in the colors of the American flag and a Team USA shirt that paid respect to the late NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant
A steeplechase is an event where runners are able to leap off the top of the hurdles, which seemingly stupified Snoop, who exclaimed: “Oh he’s jumping on top of the hurdle!
“You can do that?! That was a cold trick right there. I like that one. Went off the tippy-top.”
NBCcaptioned the clip: “Snoop Dogg commentating the steeplechase is ELECTRIC!” along with a crying laughing emoji.
Meanwhile, the Californian shared some words of enthusiasm of his own, as he wrote onX: “This wknd was fun much respect to all tha world class athletes @NBCOlympics @NBCSports see yall in Paris!!”
“The content we didn’t know we needed but are so glad we got it,” the official X account for USA Lacrosse commented.
In addition to rapping, acting, and producing, Snoop has become somewhat of an appreciated commentator, using his wit and relaxing voice to narrate various documentaries and events.
He raced against Trinidadian former Olympic medalist Ato Boldon and two-time NCAA outdoor 200m champion Wallace Spearmon
Starting July 26 onNBCandPeacock, the rapper will “explore the city’s iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends, and families,”NBCreported in January.
Upon the announcement of his new role as anOlympicscommentator, Snoop said: “I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris.
“It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness.”
Snoop finished a distant third in the exhibition race at Hayward Field
“We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix.
“It’s going to be the most epicOlympicsever, so stay tuned, and keep it locked.
“Let’s elevate, celebrate, and make these games unforgettable, smoke the competition, and may the best shine like gold.”
Nevertheless, he still flaunted his admirable time of 34.44 seconds, posing with his result after the race
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“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”
Molly Solomon, executive producer and president ofNBC Olympics Production, noted that Snoop clinched the role after becoming a fan-favorite during the Tokyo Olympics when he and Kevin Hart commentated on the highlights for Peacock.
She said: “We don’t know what the heck is going to happen every day, but we know he will add his unique perspective to our re-imagined Olympic primetime show.”
The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11.
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