Snoop Dogg’s Olympic Gig and a Generous Act After a Credit Card Snafu
Snoop Dogg is enjoying a prominent role at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, serving as a consultant for NBC and an honorary coach for the American curling team. While his salary for the assignment is substantial—reportedly exceeding his $15 million earnings from the Paris Olympics—a recent incident highlighted a moment of unexpected generosity from the rapper.
A Credit Card Issue and a Meal Offered
While in Livigno, Italy, Snoop Dogg attempted to purchase a takeout meal from Cronox, consisting of a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, and fries. Though, his credit card was declined. Sofia Valmadre, the daughter of the restaurant owner, explained to NBC and Reuters, “He sent his staff to collect the order and pay, but they couldn’t. I don’t know why, it didn’t work.” Rather than pressing the issue, the restaurant owners offered the meal to Snoop Dogg without charge.
A Gift in Return: Olympic Tickets
In a gesture of gratitude, Snoop Dogg reciprocated the Cronox family’s kindness by providing them with five tickets to the men’s snowboard half-pipe final. “Today he sent us five tickets for the final,” Valmadre shared.
Beyond the Meal: Olympic Experiences and a Message of Unity
Snoop Dogg has been actively engaging with the Winter Olympics, trying his hand at various sports. He received a personal snowboarding lesson from Shaun White and Zeb Powell as seen in NBC Sports coverage, and also experimented with bobsleigh and curling. He described his first experience with ice sports as “courageous” and said he would “do it again in a heartbeat,” though he admitted not enjoying bobsleigh as much.
Snoop Dogg emphasized his role as “a vector of love” and a “messenger of peace,” aligning with the Olympic spirit of global unity and celebrating sport. NBC Olympics reports he stated, “I’m happy to be at the forefront of this event because it’s what I love to do. I like to see people smile.”
Snoop Dogg’s Olympic Involvement
Snoop Dogg’s involvement with the Olympics began during the Paris Olympics, where he served as a consultant and earned $500,000 per day, totaling $15 million. NBC Sports has been documenting his experiences at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, including his learning about moguls and preparing for another week of Olympic action.