Fans baffled as controversial rap legend Snoop Dogg will carry Paris Olympics 2024 torch ahead of opening ceremony [Video]

RAPPER Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch towards Friday’s Paris 2024 opening ceremony.

But organisers will be desperately hoping he doesn’t Drop It Like It’s Hot.

Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch ahead of Friday’s opening ceremonyCredit: Getty

The rapper took to social media to share his excitementCredit: X

The American artist, 52, will be among the final torchbearers as the flame completes its journey across France to the Eiffel Tower.

His penultimate leg is in Saint-Denis, the suburb of northern Paris which is home to the Stade de France – the athletics stadium for the Olympics – before the Next Episode takes the torch to the iconic landmark.

Snoop Dogg – real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr – got the nod because he was born in Los Angeles, the host city for the next Games in 2028.

And he joins an illustrious list of famous faces to take part …