Snoop Dogg will also be part of American broadcaster NBC's Winter Olympics coverage

American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named an 'honorary coach' for Team USA at next year's Winter Olympics.

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Thursday the 54-year-old will take on "a volunteer role celebrating and supporting America's athletes off the field of play".

Snoop Dogg was a big presence for the US during the summer Games in Paris last year, serving as a special correspondent for broadcaster NBC's Olympics coverage, as well as performing at the handover ceremony for Los Angeles 2028.

"Team USA athletes are the real stars - I'm just here to cheer, uplift and maybe drop a little wisdom from the sidelines," said 'Coach Snoop'.