Snoop Dogg's Card Declined at Winter Olympics, His Response Speaks Volumes
Snoop Dogg, serving as a correspondent for US broadcaster NBC at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, experienced an embarrassing moment when his card was declined while attempting to purchase food. The incident occurred at a bar in Livigno, Italy, where he ordered a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, and French fries.
An Awkward Encounter at the Bar
Sofia Valmadre, whose parents own the Cronox bar, recounted the event to Reuters. She explained that Snoop Dogg sent his staff to pay for the meal, but the transaction failed to process. In a gesture of kindness, her mother assured him that payment was not necessary, alleviating the awkward situation.
A Touching Gesture of Gratitude
In response to the family's generosity, Snoop Dogg expressed his appreciation by sending them five tickets to the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe final on February 13. Sofia and her family attended the event, where Japan's Yuto Totsuka won gold, while Team USA did not make the podium, with athletes like Jake Pates finishing behind competitors from Australia and Japan.
Snoop Dogg's Olympic Adventures
Beyond this incident, Snoop Dogg has been actively involved in the Winter Olympics, billed as Team USA's honorary coach. He previously performed a similar role at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, reportedly earning $500,000 daily plus TV ratings bonuses from NBC. During his time in Milan Cortina, he received a snowboarding lesson from three-time gold medalist Shaun White and even attempted bobsleigh, describing it as a fun but not repeatable experience.
Olympic Medal Standings
As of the latest updates, Team USA ranks fourth in the overall medal table with five golds, eight silvers, and four bronzes. Norway leads with twelve gold medals, followed by Italy with eight, and the Netherlands with six. The UK holds twelfth place with three gold medals, including wins in Skeleton and Snowboard Cross events.
