Snoop Dogg is making waves at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not only as a torch bearer and seasoned sports commentator but also as an unexpected art enthusiast.
The iconic rapper recently embarked on a private tour of the Louvre, which was featured on the official NBC Olympics & Paralympics TikTok account. In a video posted, Snoop provided his trademark humorous commentary, calling himself “Mona Lisa’s twin brother” and amusingly misidentifying Cupid as a “lady.”
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The tour began with Snoop introducing himself with a playful reference to the film ‘Night at the Museum’, saying, “You ever see Night at the Museum? Well tonight, you get to go to the museum with Snoop Dogg. And we’re gonna be snooping around.” Joined by a tour guide, Snoop explored some of the Louvre’s most celebrated artworks, bringing his unique perspective to the experience.
One highlight of Snoop’s tour was his visit to the “Mona Lisa,” where he humorously claimed a familial connection to the subject, saying, “Just found out I was Mona Lisa’s twin brother, Tony Lisa.” His commentary included a playful analysis of the painting, moving from side to side to see if the famous smile changed, exclaiming, “She smiles real hard when I stand on this side.”
In addition to his Louver visit, Snoop Dogg has been busy during the Olympics, contributing to NBC’s coverage and also taking part in the ceremonial aspect of the Games. Last week, he had the honour of carrying the Olympic torch through the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, engaging with the crowd and dancing through the streets.
Snoop shared with NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico that carrying the torch reminded him of Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic cauldron during the 1996 Atlanta Games, a moment he deeply admired. This experience, coupled with his entertaining museum tour, showcases Snoop’s diverse contributions to the Paris Olympics.
-Sushmita Sarkar