Snoop Dogg may be living his best Olympic life in Italy, but even hip-hop royalty isn’t immune to an awkward checkout moment.
The rap icon is in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he’s serving as Team USA’s first-ever Official Honorary Coach. While he’s been hyping up athletes and soaking in the global spotlight, a quick stop for comfort food turned unexpectedly dramatic.
According to a now-viral clip shared online, Snoop swung by a local gastropub in Livigno and ordered up a feast—cheeseburger, wings, nuggets, fries, the works. But when it came time to pay, his credit card was declined. With no cash on hand, the situation could’ve gotten tense. Instead, Snoop did what Snoop does best—flipped the script.
Rather than panic, he offered the restaurant five tickets to the men’s snowboard halfpipe final at the Olympics. The next day, he reportedly returned to settle the bill properly, turning what could have been a cringe moment into a generous gesture.
Fans flooded social media with reactions, some joking that the credit card company was about to regret its decision. Others praised the rapper’s cool-headed response and generosity. For many, the moment was oddly relatable—proof that even global superstars occasionally run into everyday hiccups.
This marks Snoop’s second stint at the Olympics after his widely praised correspondent role at the 2024 Paris Games. In a recent interview, he admitted that his younger self would never have believed he’d one day be representing Team USA on the world stage. From Long Beach legend to Olympic mainstay, Snoop continues to prove he can thrive anywhere—even after a declined card.
