Suni Lee’s Paris Olympics were characterized by her resilience at overcoming illness, redemption gold in the team event and… a newfound friendship with Team USA’s breakout unofficial hype man, Snoop Dogg. In fact, Lee her teammate Jordan Chiles traded Olympic pins with the American rapper in a fun encounter that was shared widely online, and even did a mini interview with Snoop. And now, the two have once again reunited for another viral moment.
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Recently, an Instagram video shared by Netflix Sports showcased a touching moment between the two, as they embraced at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Detroit Lions.
On a day marked by festive activities, this exchange unfolded as Snoop Dogg geared up to host an extravagant Christmas halftime show, while Lee, back in her home state, embraced a fresh role as a photographer for the Vikings game.
Snoop Dogg was the unquestioned headliner of “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,” a concert that brought a vibrant and eclectic mix of music to the NFL’s Christmas Day broadcast. As captured in the viral video, he arrived at the stadium in a bold, head-to-toe red suit and long coat, an outfit he would later wear on the field to perform a medley of his classic hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”
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His concert, which started with a Christmas version of his song “The One and Only,” went well with guest appearances from country sensation Lainey Wilson, the K-Pop band Huntr/x from the movie KPop Demon Hunters , and opera icon Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo at the end of the performance.
For Suni Lee, the day was spent on the other side of the spotlight, taking pictures of the game for the Vikings. Fans got a glimpse of her interests away from gymnastics, also showing how much she loved her local team. And though she’s away from the mats for the moment, the meeting with Snoop Dogg was a major throwback to last year.
From musician to hype man: Snoop Dogg did it all last year
During his time as an NBC special correspondent at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg became a central, joyful figure for the entire U.S. contingent and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, forming memorable connections beyond his viral dance parties. But his most publicized moment came during the qualification rounds when Simone Biles spotted him in the front row.
Biles and Jordan Chiles instantly started dancing with the rapper, who was wearing an American-flag tracksuit and a homemade t-shirt with Biles’ face on it as a sign of support during the tournament.
In addition, Biles’ mother, Nellie, reminded the rapper of a short, forgotten interaction with a young Simone in Times Square in 2010 during a live interview.
Later in the Games, Biles herself shared a personal revelation with Snoop: that she has “never watched any other event before, so this is my first time.” Snoop Dogg’s charming personality really added a distinct and inspirational touch to the team’s Olympic adventure, and fans again can look forward to seeing him at February’s Winter Olympics, followed (hopefully) by Los Angeles 2028.