Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap legend, has added yet another unexpected twist to his multifaceted career: amateur fencer. As a special Olympics correspondent for NBC during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Tha Doggfather has been exploring various sports, and his recent foray into fencing has caught the attention of fans worldwide.
In a video shared on Instagram, Snoop was seen wielding a sword and donning a fencing outfit, complete with a stars-and-stripes-themed mask. His opponent? None other than U.S. Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, a 13-time team Pan American champion.
The clip showcased Snoop cautiously parrying Chamley-Watson’s attacks, offering hilarious commentary throughout the lopsided contest. At one point, Snoop exclaimed, “Hold on now! Time out! Back that ass up!” But as the match progressed, Snoop gained confidence and even traded anxious pleas for tough talk, jokingly asking Chamley-Watson, “Come on, cuh! Where you from? Huh?”
Chamley-Watson, impressed by Snoop’s performance, took to Instagram to share his thoughts: “What a day hanging with my new Dawg!! @snoopdogg. Such a pleasure, legend. We’re getting ready, not to mention my man was a natural. I think you’re ready for the Olympics now. Stay tuned.”
Snoop Dogg has been a ubiquitous presence at the Olympics, mingling with Team USA’s star athletes and providing entertainment for viewers worldwide. During the opening ceremony, he carried the Olympic torch for his home country, representing Long Beach by doing the Crip Walk.
Despite his success, Snoop faced a minor hiccup in his broadcasting career when he was playfully teased on camera by the mother of champion gymnast Simone Biles. During an interview alongside TODAY show’s Hoda Kotb, Nellie recalled the time Snoop blew her off when she asked for a picture. Snoop and Nellie laughed it off, demonstrating that there were no hard feelings about the incident.
