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Snoop Dogg Gives Ilia Malinin 'Perfect 10' at Olympics
Rapper joins figure skating star on the ice as the 'Quad God' prepares for Milan competition
Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:55pm
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Ilia Malinin, the figure skating phenom known as the 'Quad God', received a surprise visit and high praise from rapper Snoop Dogg during practice for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. Snoop was on hand rinkside and gave Malinin a 'Perfect 10' score after watching his gravity-defying routine, saying he'd give him even more perfect scores if he had more hands. The pair later sat together in the 'Kiss and Cry' area for an off-ice interview, as Snoop also took a turn driving one of the Zambonis around the arena.
Why it matters
Malinin is the heavy favorite to win gold in the men's figure skating event at the Milano Cortina Games, with his quad-heavy programs and explosive style making him one of the top draws of the Olympics. Snoop Dogg's high-profile appearance and enthusiastic support for the young skater is sure to generate even more buzz and excitement around Malinin's Olympic debut.
The details
During Malinin's practice session, Snoop Dogg was seated rinkside and raised both hands in a perfect-10 salute after watching the skater's routine. 'Perfect 10,' Snoop told Olympics.com, holding up all 10 fingers. 'And if I had five more hands I'd be holding them up, too.' The pair later sat together in the 'Kiss and Cry' area for an off-ice interview, as Snoop also took a turn driving one of the arena's Zambonis around the ice.
- Malinin's practice session took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
- The figure skating competition at the Milano Cortina Games is scheduled to kick off on Friday.
The players
Ilia Malinin
A two-time world champion figure skater known for his gravity-defying quad jumps and explosive style, making him the heavy favorite to win gold in the men's event at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Snoop Dogg
An American rapper and media personality who has become a fixture at major sporting events, including serving as a special correspondent at the Paris Olympics and recently joining Team USA as its first Honorary Coach for the Milano Cortina Games.
What they’re saying
“Perfect 10. And if I had five more hands I'd be holding them up, too.”
— Snoop Dogg (Olympics.com)
What’s next
The figure skating competition at the Milano Cortina Games is scheduled to kick off on Friday, with the team event. Malinin is the runaway gold-medal favorite for the men's individual event.
The takeaway
Snoop Dogg's enthusiastic support and high praise for Ilia Malinin's Olympic practice session is sure to generate even more excitement and attention around the young figure skating phenom as he prepares to make his debut at the Milano Cortina Games. Malinin's gravity-defying jumps and explosive style have made him one of the top draws of the upcoming Olympics.
