Snoop Dogg has spoken about his unexpected career trajectory, from rapper to Olympic commentator and aspiring restaurateur. The 54-year-old West Coast icon, who became a breakout star at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is set to return for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games as a commentator for NBC.
Reflecting on his diverse roles, Snoop said people often underestimate him. He noted that his cooking partnership with Martha Stewart, which led to a successful TV show, was initially dismissed but is now taken seriously. He also revealed plans to open a restaurant in Las Vegas with Gordon Ramsay. 'We have been talking about it for a few years,' Snoop said. 'He already has a few places over there, but there is always room for another restaurant in Vegas.'
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Snoop was omnipresent, attending events in full riding kit with Martha Stewart, swimming with Michael Phelps, and performing with Dr Dre at the closing ceremony. One critic dubbed him the 'Santa Claus of the Olympics.' According to an NBC executive, he earned $500,000 per day (£390,000) for his appearances, totalling $9 million (£6.6 million) over 17 days.
Asked about his friendship with Miley Cyrus, Snoop praised her resilience after her Disney days. 'She had to work really hard to find out what artist she wanted to be, and she took some unfair criticism,' he said. 'Today she is one of the most successful female artists of all time.'
Snoop also commented on the new host of The Great British Bake Off, expressing confidence in her abilities. 'Just like me she got a big passion for baking,' he said. 'She is well known over here, I think she is gonna take the show to a new level globally.'
