Snoop Dogg tours the Louvre, jokes he's 'Mona Lisa's twin brother, Tony Lisa' during Paris Olympics

The rapper and NBC correspondent entertains fans with his unique take on famous artworks.


Pop Culture & Art August 03, 2024
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Snoop Dogg continues to captivate audiences while serving as a special correspondent for NBC at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

On Thursday, the network released a clip showing the rapper enjoying an art history lesson during a private tour of the world-renowned Louvre Museum, home to Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting.

Upon encountering the iconic work, Snoop, born Calvin Broadus, humorously remarked, "I just found out I was Mona Lisa’s twin brother — Tony Lisa." 

He then inspected the painting from different angles, joking, "Let me walk over here and see if you looking at me. Okay, I like that. That was hard. She smile real hard when I stand on this side."

As Snoop continued exploring, he and his tour guide approached a piece featuring Cupid, the god of love. 

The rapper commented on the painting, noting "two ladies in a bed," one of whom was flying away. 

Upon learning the figure was Cupid, Snoop quipped, "Cupid, I knew it was somebody I knew."

When shown Eugene Delacroix's 1830 painting Liberty Leading the People, Snoop's guide pointed out the "revolutionary cap" worn by the main figure, which resembled the hat Snoop happened to be wearing. 

"She got on what I got on right now!" he exclaimed.

Since arriving at the Olympics, Snoop has been a vibrant presence, cheering on athletes from the sidelines in custom shirts featuring their faces and distributing collectible pins bearing his likeness. 

While he's not competing, Snoop has undoubtedly become one of the standout personalities of the games.

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