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Snoop Dogg Carries Torch in Italy, Returns as NBC’s Winter Olympics Correspondent

NBC positions the rapper as a cultural connector to fuel social-first coverage that draws new viewers.

Overview

  • Snoop Dogg joined the Milano Cortina torch relay in Gallarate on Feb. 4, calling the honor a chance to spread peace and love to athletes and fans.
  • Snoop has been named Team USA’s first-ever honorary coach, a ceremonial role focused on celebrating athletes and elevating their stories off the field of play.
  • During the Feb. 6–22 Games, he will appear across NBC and Peacock coverage, provide primetime updates with host Mike Tirico, and present a Snoop’s Greatest Hits segment.
  • Upon arriving in Milan, he created shareable moments by riding a Zamboni at the Milano Ice Skating Arena and meeting U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin.
  • Executives say Snoop’s role anchors NBC’s expanded Creator Collective strategy in Milan, pairing celebrity correspondents and digital creators to generate viral content that funnels audiences back to broadcasts.