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After 16 days of running and jumping, flipping and swimming, the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close and a few of music’s biggest stars helped bid them adieu.
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Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers and H.E.R. were all part of the Paris closing ceremonies which marked the hand-off of the Olympic torch to Los Angeles, where the next summer games will be hosted in 2028.
H.E.R. was in Paris to help represent Los Angeles and the United States accepting the Olympic torch as she sang the Nation Anthem. Immediately following, actor Tom Cruise dramatically accepted the Olympic flag and via pre-taped footage with a soundtrack by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, was shown cruising through the streets of Paris with it before boarding a plane and skydiving to the infamous Hollywood sign.
Some of music’s biggest stars were there to welcome the flag with performances from Will Rogers Beach. They included Red Hot Chili Peppers who played their track “Can’t Stop,” and Billie Eilish, who sang “Birds of a Feather” alongside her brother and musical collaborator FINNEAS. Also in attendance was Snoop Dogg, who has been no stranger to the Olympics this summer as he’s been an official NBC correspondent who has helped with primetime coverage. Snoop performed his hits “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Gin & Juice,” along with a special guest appearance by Dr. Dre.
"This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration... that [gave] fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028.”
The LA28 Olympics are scheduled to take place July 14-July 30.