*Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to hint that he earned $9 million during his time in Paris covering the 2024 Olympics.
We reported earlier that Venture capitalist Henry L. McNamara claims Snoop was paid $500k a day plus expenses to serve as an NBC “special correspondent” covering the Olympics in France.
“Sat next to an NBC exec at dinner, he said Snoop gets paid $500k a day plus expenses to be here promoting Olympics. From ‘Gin and Juice’ to a few million to be a celebrity at the Olympics – what a world,” wrote McNamara on social media, Complex reports
Sports business reporter Darren Rovell quote-tweeted the post, writing, “Sounds about right. Someone asked me how much Snoop was making.” He added, “First number that came to mind was $10 million.”
The 2024 Summer Olympics lasted for 16 days, suggesting Snoop’s total earnings reached $8 million.
Snoop recently reposted a video breaking down his activities during the summer games in Paris, seemingly confirming the impressive earnings.
“This is the main star of the Paris Olympics. Snoop Dogg, a top rapper, gets over 40 m rubles daily for his presence at the Paris Olympic Games,” the video says. “Snoop also lives and parties in Paris for free, all to bring more attention to the Olympics.”
“Almost every top broadcast features Snoop,” he continues. “He attends all major Olympic events. For 17 Olympic days, he’ll earn nearly $9 million.”
Snoop kicked off the Olympics by carrying the Olympic torch through the suburb of Saint-Denis on July 26.
“I look at this as a prestigious honor and something that I truly respect,” the hip-hop star said before carrying the torch. “I would have never dreamed of nothing like this.”
The rapper danced and waved to a cheering crowd and said the moment reminded him of when Muhammad Ali, despite battling Parkinson’s disease, lit the Olympic cauldron during the 1996 Atlanta Games.
“It was emotional for all of us to see the champ holding that torch and walking up there. This is my own version of it,” Snoop told NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico, the Washington Post reports.
“At the same time, it says a lot about France as far as connecting the dots and allowing me to do this. I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect. I would have never dreamed of nothing like this,” Snoop added.
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