Snoop Dogg’s Baphomet necklace at Paris Olympics fuels outrage

Rapper's 'satanic' necklace gains attention following the controversial Last Supper parody at the opening ceremony.

Rapper Snoop Dogg recently carried the Olympic torch through the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, fulfilling a lifelong dream. 

Snoop Dogg wears satanic Baphomet necklace as he attends the Paris Olympics.

The rapper carried the Olympic torch through Paris - Saint-Denis, hours before the Opening Ceremony. pic.twitter.com/NCNz6J68mb

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 27, 2024

However, his appearance sparked controversy when users on X, formerly Twitter, noticed a Baphomet necklace in his official Team USA photo. 

Snoop Dogg at the Olympics making sure to pay homage to the Baphomet pic.twitter.com/I3Hn8kMK9B

— Vision4theBlind (@Vision4theBlind) July 26, 2024

The Baphomet symbol, associated with various occult traditions, has historically been linked to the Knights Templar and symbolises the equilibrium of opposites, including elements of good and evil.

Mfs saying Snoop Dogg wore satanic Baphomet necklace as he attends the Paris Olympics.

The rapper carried the Olympic torch through Paris - Saint-Denis, hours before the Opening Ceremony. pic.twitter.com/xHq8bAsSV9

— Nine (@ninewontmiss) July 27, 2024

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony itself had already ignited backlash, particularly from Christians, due to a performance featuring drag queens in a scene reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Critics argued this portrayal was insensitive to a sacred Christian symbol. 

This is blasphemy of the Last Supper, the First Catholic Mass, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, sacrilegiously depicted here in a blue Baphomet Dress.

I am calling on government and religious leaders worldwide to denounce this attack on the Catholic Faith.

Who will stand with us? pic.twitter.com/dAXKZueVnn

— Joseph D. McBride, Esq. (@McBrideLawNYC) July 26, 2024

Additionally, a depiction of Marie Antoinette's beheading and Philippe Katerine portraying Dionysus, the God of Wine, further fuelled debate on social media. These performances, intended to showcase diversity and inclusion, were seen by many as disrespectful to religious sentiments.

Snoop Dogg’s involvement in the ceremony, combined with his choice of necklace, added another layer to the controversy. Despite the intended message of diversity and inclusion, the symbolism used has stirred significant backlash, underscoring the challenges of balancing artistic representation with respect for religious beliefs.