US rapper Snoop Dogg set to travel to Swansea for first time since becoming co-owner

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is set to make his first visit to Swansea later this month to attend a Championship match as a co-owner of the Welsh club.

The 54-year-old rapper, currently in Italy for the Winter Olympics, will be at the Swansea.com Stadium on Tuesday, February 24, for the home fixture against Preston.

Snoop Dogg became a co-owner in July as part of a consortium that includes former Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric and US TV host Martha Stewart.

Swansea confirmed he would "appear pitchside before the game to lead supporters in a pre-match fan display" and visit local community areas.

He told the club’s website: “I know it has been a long time coming, but I cannot wait to finally make my first visit to Swansea City.

“From the moment we talked about me becoming an owner, I have been looking forward to the chance to be with you all at the Swansea.com Stadium.

“I have heard so many great things about the atmosphere, especially when we play under the lights.

“When I watched the Wrexham game, where we showed we are the capital of Welsh football, the noise in the stadium sounded incredible even from over 5,000 miles away. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

The rapper made headlines last week at the Winter Olympics, where he is an honorary coach for Team USA in Milan and Cortina as well as a special correspondent for broadcaster NBC, when he asked British curlers Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds for a photo.