It’s too early to know who will be competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We know at least one person who’d like to, though: Dr. Dre. He said a few days ago that he’s interested in competing in archery at the 2028 games, and his words caught the attention of somebody who could really help him work towards his goal.
Justin Huish, a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning archer, told TMZ he’s interested in linking up with Dre, saying, “Anyone can do it at any age. There’s not really an age limit. You can be a phenom and you don’t really know.” He added, “I’ll come to your house. I will train you. I will dedicate my time to train with you.”
Dre said last week of his history with archery, “Actually, I started playing around with archery in junior high, alright? I stopped for a while, and my son bought be a set-up… I don’t know if it was for my birthday or Father’s Day or something like that. So I have it set up in my backyard, and I heard that qualifying for the Olympics is 77 feet, and I practice at 90. Yeah, wouldn’t that be interesting to go, especially with it being here in LA, and win a gold medal? […] I feel like I can do anything.”
Team USA took home the gold after a thrilling 98-87 win against France. Led by superstars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it’s no surprise this team looked court on court. Each player not only brought their A-game but also some serious sneaker swagger. As Team USA won their 16th gold medal in Olympic history, they also made sure they looked good doing it. From chromatic gold sneakers to classic red, white, and blue, these sneakers certainly make a statement.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: A pair of shoes worn by Jayson Tatum #10 of Team United States during the Men’s Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Jayson Tatum may have made headlines for the wrong reasons this Olympics, but his kicks certainly stood out. He wore his signature silhouette, the Jordan Tatum 3, in a mostly black color scheme. The pair features vibrant light blue details throughout, with a red Jumpman and his son’s name, Deuce, on the sides. Tatum only played 11 minutes in the final, but he played an important role throughout the Olympics.
LeBron James
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: Shoes of US player LeBron James (6) during Men’s Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: Shoes of Kevin Durant of the United States are captured during the Men’s Basketball Final match between France and the United States of America on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
Evan Fournier of France and Devin Booker of USA battle for the ball during the Men’s Basketball Gold Medal match between France and United States of America on Day 15 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns star, certainly proved to be useful in this Olympic campaign. Known for his innate scoring abilities, Booker actually became a defensive hero, especially against Serbia. For instance, against Serbia, he played a significant role in disrupting their point guard’s rhythm, which helped stall their offense in the fourth quarter. He wore the Nike Book 1 in a navy colorway, with a vibrant gold Swoosh on the sides.
Stephen Curry
LILLE, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: Stephen Curry of United States shoes details during the Men’s Gold Medal Game, Game 50, match between France and United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 10, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
On Instagram yesterday (August 15), Snoop re-posted a video that says, “This is the main star of the Paris Olympics. Snoop Dogg, a top rapper, gets over 40 m rubles [about $447,000] daily for his presence at the Paris Olympic Games. Snoop also lives and parties in Paris for free, all to bring more attention to the Olympics. Almost every top broadcast features Snoop. He attends all major Olympic events. For 17 Olympic days, he’ll earn nearly $9 million. However, these expenses are not in vain. Thanks to Snoop, Olympic viewership rose by 79%.”
Earlier this month, venture capitalist Henry McNamara wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Sat next to an NBC exec at dinner, he said Snoop gets paid $500k a day plus expenses to be here promoting Olympics. From Gin and Juice to a few million to be a celebrity at the Olympics – what a world.”
News Nation also reported around the same time, “Word is out that the network is paying Snoop Dogg a whopping $500,000 per day, plus expenses. As the Olympics are 18 days, Snoop’s base pay is $9 million, but that doesn’t include expenses that the network is also covering. Major expenses include hotel (at $25,000 a night, that adds up to $500,000 with taxes), travel by private jet ($250,000), food, private security and transportation. The bill will likely be over $10 million.”
The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially over. Still, the worldwide celebration is far from done. But there’s one last minute decision that has dampened those Olympic parties—Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal stripping.
But thanks to Flavor Flav, Chiles has something special to add to her jewelry collection. Yesterday (August 12), the hip-hop legend made good on his promise to replace the medal she was stripped of with a bronze necklace in hopes to cheer her up. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Flavor Flav confirmed that Chiles’ iced out bronze clock necklace was now a permanent fixture for Chiles’ possession only.
“USA gonna Fight the Powers that be,” he wrote. “In the meantime between time, imma always a man of my word, Jordan Chiles.”
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Users online quickly began to praise Flavor Flav over his swift actions. Others pointed out that this wasn’t the first time Flavor Flav stepped in to show his support for a Team USA Olympian.
Back on August 1, thrower Veronica Fraley expressed how her financial strain was impacting her mental health ahead of the games. After Flavor Flav caught wind of it, he offered and then paid for Fraley’s rent.
Flavor Flav will go down in hip-hop history as one of the greatest hype man ever. But is a cheerleader for many other causes.
In a recent interview with ET (video here), Dre said, “I’m trying to try out for the Olympics in 2028.” After some jokes about this year’s viral breakdancing sensation Raygun, Dre went on to say he’s “dead-ass serious” about wanting to compete in archery.
This isn’t just a new interest, as it’s apparently something that’s been a part of Dre’s life for a while now. He explained, “Actually, I started playing around with archery in junior high, alright? I stopped for a while, and my son bought be a set-up… I don’t know if it was for my birthday or Father’s Day or something like that. So I have it set up in my backyard, and I heard that qualifying for the Olympics is 77 feet, and I practice at 90. Yeah, wouldn’t that be interesting to go, especially with it being here in LA, and win a gold medal?” He added, “I feel like I can do anything.”
While Snoop’s presence came as little surprise given his work with NBC during the Tokyo Olympics, doing a highlights show with Kevin Hart, and his upcoming stint as a judge on The Voice, the other hip-hop legend that took over the games was far more surprising. Flavor Flav was also a constant presence at the Olympics, but he was there primarily to support the USA women’s water polo team, who he has helped sponsor to fund the players and keep them from having to work multiple jobs while also playing for the national team. That story became a viral sensation, and Flav didn’t stop there. He helped pay a track and field athlete’s rent after she tweeted about struggling with her bills while competing in Paris, and was a fixture at Team USA events throughout the Olympics.
His latest venture to help out a USA Olympian is to provide some consolation for gymnast Jordan Chiles, after she got told to return her bronze medal from the individual floor exercise event. The gymnastics governing body decided the protest filed by her coach that upped her score and pushed her into third place came too late, and instead the bronze should go to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu. That caused considerable uproar stateside, and despite an appeal by USA Gymnastics, the ruling was upheld.
That is where Flavor Flav stepped in and offered on Twitter to make Chiles a custom bronze clock necklace to replace her gold medal, giving her something truly one-of-a-kind.
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It has been cool seeing Flav become the patron saint of Team USA, providing help supporting the athletes however possible and in the most Flavor Flav way possible, from paying their rent to sending them a bronze clock.
The United States just wrapped up an exceptional run at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The US walked away from the games tied with China for the most gold medals (with 40), and well ahead of the pack for most total medals (126 to China’s 91).
Perhaps the biggest star of the Olympics, though, was Snoop Dogg. The rapper, simply, was everywhere as part of NBC’s broadcast team. Now that the Olympics have officially come and gone, let’s take a look at some of the best moments of Snoop’s time in France.
Carrying The Torch
Snoop had the honor of being an official torchbearer before the games began. As he tends to do, he had a hell of a time. Fans also had fun with the moment on social media, as they couldn’t help but come through with torch jokes, mostly either suggesting Snoop use the fire to light a blunt, or comparing the torch itself to one.
Simone Biles’ mom
At one point, Snoop had to confront a demon from his past (check out the video here). Of course, it was low-stakes, but funny: Simone Biles’ mother hilariously called Snoop out for blowing her off one time years ago, and everybody had a good laugh.
The Louvre
When in Paris, you have to visit the Louvre, one of the world’ most famous museums. Snoop did just that and did everything from calling himself Mona Lisa’s twin brother Tony Lisa to actually noticing subtle differences in art.
Gin & Juice
Snoop went viral a few years ago for his love of equestrian dressage, so of course, NBC didn’t let this year’s Olympics go by without getting Snoop’s thoughts on some horses. This year, a horse named Gin & Juice competed, and Snoop, naturally, was delighted to no end.
Swimming
Snoop didn’t just watch sports, as he found some time to try one out: Swimming. He swam with Michael Phelps, and Snoop quickly learned that swimming is more challenging than it looks. Perhaps the most impressive person in this situation, though, was whoever managed to get all of Snoop’s hair into a swim cap.
Closing Ceremony
The Olympics officially wrapped up yesterday (August 11), and while Snoop was largely a fish out of water during the games, he was in more comfortable territory when he performed during the closing ceremony (technically, his pre-taped performance from California took place on August 10). He had one last surprise, too, bringing out Dr. Dre to perform “The Next Episode.”
Days ahead of the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony yesterday (August 11), there were reports of who would be performing (beyond previously announced acts), and the list included Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Well, the reports ended up being true, as the world learned last night.
The festivities kicked off at Stade de France, and among the performers there was Phoenix, who called upon a number of guests for their set, including Kavinsky, VannDa, Air, and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig. Later, HER performed the United States National Anthem.
Then, there was a series of performances from Long Beach, California, which were pre-taped on August 10. There, Snoop busted out a setlist featuring (per setlist.fm) “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “The Next Episode” alongside Dr. Dre, “Gin And Juice,” and “What’s My Name” (check out a video here).
At another point, RHCP hit the beach for “Can’t Stop” and “Eddie” (video), while Eilish (with Finneas, of course) played “Birds Of A Feather” and “The Greatest” (video).
It was a good showing from the United States, and that was the case for the actual Olympic events themselves. By the time all the medals had been handed out, the US had secured the most with 126 in total while tying with China for the most gold medals, with 40.
If privacy was a person, it would undoubtably be Ella Mai. Since 2023, the “Not Another Love Song” singer quietly slipped out of the public eye. Following the deluxe edition release of her album, Heart On My Sleeve and wrapping up its supporting tour, Ella Mai even took a hiatus from social media.
Although Ella Mai nor Jayson Tatum have shared any family photos online, fans immediately began to congratulate the couple once behind-the-scenes clips of the Team USA family photoshoot were posted to X (formerly Twitter).
In the video (seen here), Tatum and his family gather to commemorate the men’s Olympic basketball team’s gold medal victory. As the visual progresses, Tatum is joined by Ella Mai and an infant child, all seemingly dressed in matching Team USA gear. This marks Ella Mai’s first child. For Jayson Tatum, this is his second. Tatum has a son, Jayson Jr, more affectionately known as Deuce, from a previous relationship.
Unfortunately, for Scott, yesterday (August 9) he found himself in a Parisian jail following an supposed altercation with hotel security. But today (August 10), Scott has been released from jail, according to TMZ.
The outlet reported that Scott was allegedly involved in a fight. At that time hotel security attempted to deescalate the situation but in the process a vase was shattered. At that time, police detained Scott, then transported him to jail. He was later transferred to a hospital for treatment. A representative, close to the matter, seemingly confirmed Scott’s injuries with a statement. “There were no injuries to any other party, including his security,” said the rep.
However, it appears no assault charges were filed. So, today, the Paris prosecutors contacted TMZ to confirm Scott’s case had been dismissed. The reason for the dismissal was supposedly because “the crime was insufficiently characterized.” The agency reportedly doesn’t intend to pursue charges at a later time.
