Snoop Dogg‘s career as an Olympic commentator had a little rough patch when he got teased on camera by the mother of legendary gymnast Simone Biles.
Tha Doggfather and The Today Show‘s Hoda Kotb talked to the Biles clan — minus the soon-to-be-competing star — on Friday (July 26).
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Nellie Biles recalled that she and Simone ran into Snoop in Times Square back in 2010.
“We asked for a picture,” she began. “You said [to wait for] two minutes. And you were gone.”
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Check it out below.
Simone Biles' mom gives an update on her daughter and tells the story of when she met Snoop Dogg years ago.
📺 #ParisOlympics Opening Ceremony on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/8zTSHc9fQM
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 27, 2024
Among Snoop’s other Olympic highlights so far has been his time as a torchbearer.
The news of Snoop’s newest gig was revealed last week, when the mayor of Saint-Denis, France announced it on social media.
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Taking to Instagram to react, Snoop shared a screenshot of an article about the honor and added, “U gots to do it!! Will u be watchin?? #FollowTheDogg #ParisOlympics”
On top of his sports media work, Snoop is still heavily involved in the music world. Last week, he introduced Death Row’s new signee to the world.
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In a joint Instagram post, Snoop and Death Row wrote: “Introducing the newest artist on Death Row Records… Pasadena’s Finest: Charlie Bereal. @charliebereal.”
The post included a video teaser of Bereal’s debut single on the label, “Never Gonna Take Away My Love,” ahead of its release on Friday (July 26).
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Heavily inspired by 1970s soul, the slow jam showcases the California crooner’s sweet singing voice and tender songwriting.
“You were there when no one/ Cared to come around/ You were the only one who/ Can change my frown/ Into a smile,” he sings.
Snoop Dogg’s Instagram announcement was met with widespread praise from fans, with one commenting: “This is great for the culture! Charlie Bereal and Snoop both have an appreciation for 70’s RnB music! The vibe is apparent!!”
Another impressed listener wrote: “Ooooooooo Death Row got another one!” while someone else said: “gawd damn this goes hard.”
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Former Death Row affiliate The D.O.C. and R&B star Mario Winans also gave their stamp of approval, writing: “Dope” and “YEAAAAAAAAAA BRO!!!!!!!” respectively.
Charlie Bereal (pronounced “Burrell”) joins a revamped Death Row roster that also includes D Smoke, Jane Handcock and Snoop Dogg himself.
