The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11. The Olympic flame was ceremoniously extinguished in Paris, closing one chapter and starting the next as anticipation grew for its for reignition in Los Angeles, the next host city. Spectacular performances in both Paris and California set the stage for the LA Games 2028, with Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers representing LA’s cultural spirit, while French and American artists kept the global celebration alive
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West Coast rap icons Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre teamed up for a powerful performance of ‘The Next Episode’, bringing the energy of early 2000s hip-hop to the celebrations in LA. Snoop Dogg started his performance by rapping the verses of ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’
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French rock band Phoenix kept the energy high in Paris with a lively set, featuring their hits ‘Lisztomania’ and ‘1901’, celebrating the end of a remarkable Olympic Games in their home country. DJ Kavinsky and Belgian singer Angèle then joined the band to play ‘Nightcall’ followed by ‘If I Ever Feel Better’ featuring Cambodian rapper VannDa
